Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 Commissionerate of Higher Education (PH Special Drive)

Commissionerate of Higher Education Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 (PH Special Drive) 

 

The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced the official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2025 (Second Attempt). This recruitment process is a special drive conducted for the appointment of ‘Adhyapak Sahayak’ (Assistant Professors) in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges across Gujarat.

 

This specific drive is dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates who wish to pursue a career in higher education. With 136 vacancies remaining from the first attempt, eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the official portal. This is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals to join the prestigious higher education department of the Gujarat State Government.

Key Highlights of Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026
Organization	Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Post Name	Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professor)
Recruitment Type	Special Recruitment Drive for Physically Disabled (PH)
Total Vacancies	136
Job Location	Gujarat
Fixed Salary	Rs. 52,000/- per month (for first five years)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.rasheguj.in

Vacancy Details for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment

Subject	Total Vacancies (PH Categories A, B, C, D & E)
Commerce and Accountancy	27
Gujarati	19
Economics	18
English	8
Law	8
Statistics	8
Psychology	7
Microbiology	6
Hindi	6
Maths	4
Sociology	3
Chemistry	2
Sanskrit	2
Social Science Method	2
Other Subjects (Home Science, Rural Extension, etc.)	26
Total	136

Eligibility Criteria for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026

To be eligible for this special recruitment drive, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

• Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Disability Status: Candidates must have a disability of 40% or more. A valid UDID card (yellow or blue) or a certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon/Medical Board of a Government Hospital as per the latest government norms is mandatory.
• Special Category: This drive is exclusively for Physically Disabled candidates. While vacancies are for PH, candidates from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS within the PH category will be recognized based on their Gujarat state certificates.

Educational Qualification for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026

Candidates must possess the qualifications as per UGC regulations 2018 and subsequent amendments by the Gujarat State Government:

• Master’s Degree: A Master’s degree with at least 50% marks (after a 5% relaxation for the PH category) in the relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Eligibility Tests: Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
• Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET. Specific conditions apply for Ph.D. holders registered before July 11, 2009.
• B.Ed. Colleges: Specific qualifications (M.Ed. with 50% etc.) apply for Adhyapak Sahayak positions in Education faculty as per NCTE 2014 norms.

Age Limit for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026

The age limit for candidates will be applicable as per the prevailing rules and regulations of the Government of Gujarat for recruitment in Grant-in-aid colleges. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for specific age relaxations provided to PH categories.

Application Fees for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026

Candidates are required to pay the following non-refundable application fee:

• Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Five hundred rupees only).
• Payment Mode: Online through the payment gateway provided on the recruitment website.

Selection Process for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026

The selection process is transparent and based on a merit-based shortlisting followed by an interview:

• Merit Scoring: Candidates are scored out of 100 based on academic records (Graduation, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D.), Research Publications, Teaching Experience, and Awards.
• Shortlisting: Candidates are called for Document Verification and Interviews based on their merit rank. The ratio of candidates called per post is defined (e.g., 6 candidates for 1 post, 8 for 2 posts).
• Interview: Final selection is based on the performance in the oral interview.
• Document Verification: Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.

How to Apply for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026

1.   Visit the official website of Commissionerate of Higher Education: www.rasheguj.in.

2.   Register on the portal by providing required details and selecting the appropriate disability category.

3.   Log in with your credentials and fill out the detailed application form carefully.

4.   Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph (less than 150KB), signature, and educational/disability certificates in PDF format.

5.   Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- online.

6.   Review all details and submit the application form.

7.   Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference and document verification.

Important Links for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment
Official Notification	Download Notification  Detailed Advertisement Gujarati
Apply Online	Click Here to Apply
Official Website	www.rasheguj.in

Important Dates
Online Application Start Date	11/03/2026 (12:00 PM)
Online Application Last Date	25/03/2026 (05:00 PM)