GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 19 Professor, Associate Professor Posts

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a Central University under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has invited applications for 19 faculty positions in seven engineering domains: 6 Professor posts (Academic Pay Level-14, Rs 1,44,200-2,18,200) and 13 Associate Professor posts (Academic Pay Level-13A, Rs. 1,31,400-2,17,100). Applications are online only at https://gsv.ac.in/careers/, opening on 18 November 2026 and closing on 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM).

GSV Recruitment 2026 Overview

About the University

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is a Central University established through an Act of Parliament in 2022, at Lalbaug, Vadodara, Gujarat. The notice describes it as India's first University focussed on transport and logistics related education, multidisciplinary research and training. It invites candidates with an excellent academic background for a wide range of faculty positions depending on qualifications, experience and specialisation.

Department-wise Vacancies

The notice proposes to fill 19 positions: 6 Professor and 13 Associate Professor. OBC means OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer).

The notice says the number of positions may change at the time of selection, and the university reserves the right to consider good candidates over and above the number advertised.

Preferred Areas of Specialisation

• Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering (Bridge Engineering); Geo-Tech specialization in Tunnel Engineering; Transportation Engineering (Pavement Materials); Water Resource Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering: Mechatronics; Robotics; Solid Mechanics; Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); CAD, CAM; Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Electrical Engineering: High voltage engineering; Power systems; Power engineering; Switchgear and Protection; Power Electronics and Drives; Electrical Traction
• Computer Science & Engineering: Generative AI; Big Data Analytics; Network Design and Optimization; Computer Architecture; Software Engineering; Database Management Systems; Natural Language Processing
• Aviation: Aircraft Design and Structural Engineering; Aerodynamics Propulsion and Power Systems; Avionics and Control Systems; Flight Mechanics
• Electronics & Communication Engg.: VLSI & Embedded Systems; Semiconductor Fabrication; Communication Systems, Signal Processing; Microwave Engineering & Optical Communication
• Maritime Engineering: Naval Architecture; Ocean / Offshore Engineering; Marine & Systems Engineering; Ship Machinery, Ship Design / Building, Marine Power Plant

Qualification and Experience

Professor

• Published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work.
• Teaching route: post-Ph.D. teaching experience of minimum ten years in an academic institution, University or college, of which four years as Associate Professor or equivalent, or comparable research experience at equivalent level at the University or national level institutions, with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate.
• OR post-Ph.D. experience of minimum ten years in a research organisation or industry, with significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned or allied or relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence.
• The candidate should have demonstrated research ability with an excellent record of publications in reputed journals and conferences, must have supervised Ph.D. students, and should have demonstrated excellent teaching abilities at higher educational institutions.
• It is desirable that the candidate has carried out laboratory, course or technology development or innovative work leading to patents and has generated sufficient funding for research. The criteria of supervision of Ph.D. students and teaching at higher educational institutions may be relaxed for candidates who have joined from industry.
• Experience related to Transportation domain (Railways, Aviation, Maritime, Highways, etc.) is highly desirable.

Associate Professor

• Published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work.
• A minimum of six years of post-Ph.D. teaching or research experience in an academic or research position equivalent to Assistant Professor in an academic institution, university, college, Accredited Research Institution or industry, of which at least three years shall be at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent in level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs. 79,800-2,11,500) in a reputed institute or University or equivalent.
• The candidate should have demonstrated research ability with an excellent record of publications in reputed journals and conferences, must have supervised Ph.D. students, and should have demonstrated excellent teaching abilities at higher educational institutions.
• It is desirable that the candidate has carried out laboratory, course or technology development or innovative work leading to patents and has generated sufficient funding for research. The criteria of supervision of Ph.D. students and teaching at higher educational institutions may be relaxed for candidates who have joined from industry.
• Experience related to Transportation domain (Railways, Aviation, Maritime, Highways, etc.) is highly desirable.

Age Limit

Age is counted as on the last date of online application. The notice also says the eligibility criteria or age on the closing date of the advertisement will be reckoned for further process.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience for Both Posts

• Education from IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs, IISERs, a top 50 NIRF 2020 institution, or a top 500 Quacquarelli Symonds or Times Higher Education ranked institution.
• Exposure to new institution building and active participation in institutional initiatives and students' affairs.
• Experience of various teaching pedagogies including online teaching, and proficiency in use of technology in teaching and professional work.
• Exposure to working with global partner universities and international faculty on joint projects and research.
• Experience of projects and collaboration with industry partners.
• Execution of projects with research grants from Department of Science and Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, ANRF etc.

Class or Grade Point Equivalence

If a class or division is not awarded, a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate is considered equivalent to first class or division. Where a Grade Point System is used, the Cumulative Grade Point Average is converted as below.

The discipline-specific eligibility for each post is in the official notification.

Pay and Terms

Selected candidates will be eligible for professional development allowance and initiation grant (seed grant) for research activities as per GSV Rules. The notice says reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) (VH, OH, HH) candidates applies as per Ministry of Education, Government of India rules, without any compromise on qualification, experience and competence.

Selection Process

The notice lists eight steps, ending in an offer of the position. Selection is based on interview, and only shortlisted candidates are told the date, time and mode of the interview.

1. The shortlisting committee gives its recommendation on the suitability of candidates for the respective faculty position.
2. Candidates recommended by the committee are called for a seminar and interaction.
3. The seminar and interaction is held.
4. Recommendation letters are sought from referees identified after the seminar and interaction.
5. A final shortlist is made based on the application, faculty input, seminar, interaction and referee comments.
6. Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
7. The Selection Committee conducts the interview.
8. Selected candidates are offered the position, as advertised, on approval of the competent authority.

Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be shortlisted. GSV may decide higher criteria or cut-off for shortlisting than the prescribed minimum.

How to Apply for GSV Recruitment 2026

1. Apply through the link on the GSV website, https://gsv.ac.in/careers/. The notice allows the online mode only.
2. Apply between 18 November 2026 (application opens) and 31 December 2026, 11:59 PM (application closes).
3. Keep ready the photo, signature and all documents for educational or technical qualifications, experience, publications and other details, in the format and size specified on the portal.
4. If applying for more than one position or for positions in multiple disciplines, fill in a separate online application for each.
5. Complete the form in all respects, including uploading all documents and paying the fee, by the closing time. The notice says this is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

Application Fee

The fee is payable through the payment gateway by Internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI, through the online application mode only.

Applicants Who Are Already Employed

• Government, semi-government or autonomous body employees should send the application through proper channel (a letter from the employer uploaded during the online application) or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer at the time of the interview. For the NOC route, a declaration as per Proforma-A is submitted with the online application.
• Candidates in a private organisation, or on contract or temporary basis in a government, semi-government or autonomous organisation with no rule for issuing an NOC or forwarding applications, must upload a declaration as per Proforma-B with the online application.
• Proforma-A states that the original hard copy of the NOC will be submitted at the interview, and that an application may be rejected summarily and the candidate not allowed to appear in the interview if the NOC is not submitted.

Interview Travel

Outstation candidates called for interview may be reimbursed travel expenses from the place of residence in India to the place of interview (Vadodara) and back by the shortest route. This applies as per the instruction in the call letter, on production of tickets or invoice.

Documents Required

• Photo and signature, in the format and size specified on the portal.
• Documents for educational or technical qualifications, experience details and publications.
• A valid certificate in the Central Government proforma, for candidates applying against a reserved post or claiming relaxation under SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD.
• Employer's letter (proper channel) or Proforma-A declaration, for employees of government, semi-government or autonomous bodies.
• Proforma-B declaration, for private employees and contract or temporary employees with no NOC rule.
• With Proforma-A or Proforma-B: self-attested office order, memorandum or offer letter, latest salary slip (Oct. 2026, Nov. 2026 or Dec. 2026), employee ID card copy and a Government ID card copy (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter Card / Passport).

Important Instructions

• All supporting documents and the application form must bear the candidate's full name and signature on each page at the bottom.
• GSV reserves the right to summarily reject incomplete applications, to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason, to waive or relax any conditions, not to fill any or all positions, to cancel the advertisement or extend the dates.
• Candidates are responsible for the correctness of the information in the application. Incorrect or false information found later may lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of appointment.
• No interim correspondence will be entertained, and non-shortlisted candidates will not be informed. Canvassing in any form leads to automatic disqualification.
• Eligible PwBD candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

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