Saurashtra University Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 51 Posts

Saurashtra University has released an official notification for the recruitment of 51 Teaching Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Saurashtra University website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Saurashtra University Teaching Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Saurashtra University Professor & Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

Saurashtra University Professor & Associate Professor Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Note: UR – Unreserved, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, EWS - Economically Weaker Section, SEBC – Socially and Economically Backward Class, PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disability (A=Blindness and Low Vision, C=Locomotor Disability). Special Recruitment Drive for PwBD candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications:

• Professor (Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages, Library Science, Journalism & Mass Communication):
  • Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality.
  • Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
  • Minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
  • Total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria.
  • Minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor.
  • Evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
• Professor (Computer Science):
  • Ph.D. degree in relevant field and First Class or equivalent at either Bachelor's or Master's level.
  • At least 10 research publications in SCI journals/UGC/AICTE approved list of journals.
  • Minimum of 10 years teaching/research experience, out of which at least 2 years shall be post Ph.D. experience.
  • Evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
• Professor (Pharmacy):
  • Basic degree in pharmacy (B.Pharm.).
  • Registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
  • Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor's or Master's Degree in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy.
  • Experience of ten years in teaching, research, industry and/or profession at the level of Lecturer or equivalent grade.
• Professor (Business Management):
  • Ph.D. degree in relevant field and First Class or equivalent at either Bachelor's or Master's level.
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in teaching/research/industry, out of which at least 3 years at Associate Professor level.
  • At least 10 research publications in SCI journals/UGC/AICTE approved list of journals.
• Professor (Education):
  • Master's Degree in Arts/Humanities/Sciences/Commerce and M.Ed. each with minimum 55% marks, OR M.A. (Education) with 55% marks and B.Ed. with 55% marks.
  • Ph.D. in Education.
  • At least ten years of teaching experience in University department of education or College of Education, minimum five years at M.Ed. level with published work.
• Associate Professor (Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages, Library Science, Journalism & Mass Communication):
  • Good academic record with Ph.D. Degree in concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
  • Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
  • Minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience.
  • Minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
  • Total research score of 75 as per UGC criteria.
• Associate Professor (Computer Science):
  • Ph.D. degree in relevant field and First Class or equivalent at either Bachelor's or Master's level.
  • At least 8 research publications in SCI journals/UGC/AICTE approved list of journals.
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in teaching/research in university/college or National Level Institutions.
• Associate Professor (Pharmacy):
  • Basic degree in pharmacy (B.Pharm.).
  • Registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
  • Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor's or Master's Degree in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy.
  • Experience of eight years in teaching, research, industry and/or profession at the level of Lecturer or equivalent grade.
• Associate Professor (Education):
  • Master's Degree in Arts/Humanities/Sciences/Commerce and M.Ed. each with minimum 55% marks, OR M.A (Education) and B.Ed. each with minimum 55% marks.
  • Ph.D. in Education.
  • At least eight years teaching experience in University department of education or College of Education, minimum three years at M.Ed. level with published work.

Essential Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess the required qualifications on the last date of online application (15.01.2026).
• A minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at Master's level is essential.
• Ph.D. Degree is mandatory for appointment to Professor and Associate Professor posts.
• All degrees must be from recognized Indian University or equivalent degree from accredited foreign university.
• Where Marksheet reflects grades only, it is mandatory to provide a Percentage Certificate issued by the Respective University.
• Candidates awarded degrees by Foreign Universities shall be required to submit Equivalence Certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities or UGC, New Delhi.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC/EWS must submit valid category certificate.
• SEBC candidates must submit Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in format prescribed by Government of Gujarat (certificate issued in Gujarati only accepted).
• PwBD candidates must submit Disability Certificate issued by competent authority.
• Candidates already in service must submit 'No Objection Certificate (NOC)' from present employer.
• Appointed teachers must achieve necessary proficiency in Gujarati language within one year from date of appointment.

Desirable:

• For Professor (Pharmacy):
  • Teaching, research industrial and/or professional experience in reputed organization.
  • Published work such as research papers, patents filed/obtained, books and/or technical reports.
  • Experience of guiding project work, dissertation of post graduate or research students.
  • Demonstrated leadership in planning and organizing academic, research, industrial and/or professional activities.
  • Capacity to undertake/lead sponsored R&D, consultancy and related activities.
• For Associate Professor (Pharmacy):
  • Teaching, research industrial and/or professional experience in reputed organization.
  • Published work such as research papers, patents filed/obtained, books and/or technical reports.
  • Experience of guiding project work, dissertation of post graduate or research students.
• One faculty member possessing Master's Degree in Psychology and another member in Philosophy/Sociology besides M.Ed. (for Education Department).

Experience:

• For Professor: Minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
• For Associate Professor: Minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
• The time taken by candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. Degree shall not be considered as teaching/research experience.
• However, the period of active service spent on pursuing Research Degree simultaneously with teaching assignment without taking any kind of leave shall be counted as teaching experience.
• Experience gained as honorary/Part-Time/Visiting/Trainee/Adjunct faculties will not be considered.
• Experience will be counted subject to: Appointment letter, University Approval, Experience/Endorsement letter, and Proof of full salary (Bank Statement/Form-16/Form AS-26).

Salary/Stipend

• Professor: Academic Level-14 with Rationalized Entry Pay Rs. 1,44,200/- Per Month as per 7th Pay Commission.
• Associate Professor: Academic Level-13A with Rationalized Entry Pay Rs. 1,31,400/- Per Month as per 7th Pay Commission.
• Pay Scales and other salary benefits as per approval by the Government of Gujarat.
• Pay fixation and other monetary benefits for Gujarat state service shall be as per rules and approval of Government of Gujarat.
• Pay Protection, other entitlements, and service conditions as per rules and regulations laid down by Government of Gujarat from time to time.

Age Limit

• Age limit is not specified in the advertisement.
• Retirement age is 65 years for University Teachers.
• In event of non-availability of eligible candidates, retired Professor/Associate Professor in Education can be appointed on contract basis for a period not exceeding one year at a time till they complete sixty five years of age.

Application Fee

• Application fee is payable online only for each post.
• Transaction receipt should be attached with the hardcopy of application.
• Bank charges towards online payment service will be borne by the candidates.
• Candidates applying for more than one teaching post must submit separate online applications with additional processing fee for each post.
• The online applications processing fee is non-refundable.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The scrutiny and selection procedure will be governed by rules depicted in Gujarat Public Universities Act-2023 and Gujarat Public Universities Uniform Statutes-2024.
• Direct Recruitment shall be on basis of merit through all India advertisement followed by selections by duly constituted Selection Committees.
• All eligible applications received will be screened with respect to eligibility conditions.
• For Professor: Candidates must have minimum research score of 120 as per UGC Table-2 criteria.
• For Associate Professor: Candidates must have minimum research score of 75 as per UGC Table-2 criteria.
• The research score shall be from minimum of three categories out of six categories.
• In case of more eligible applications, shortlisting of candidates for interview will be done by duly constituted Screening Committee.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
• Interview Call Letter to eligible and shortlisted candidates will be sent to registered email only.
• The University reserves right to restrict candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable number on basis of qualifications and experience higher than minimum prescribed.
• Selection shall be based on performance in the interview.
• No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending Personal Interview.
• Appointed candidates shall be required to produce medical certificate of physical fitness.

General Information/Instructions

• The recruitment process will be carried out as per UGC Regulations 2018, NCTE, AICTE, PCI Norms and subsequent amendments.
• The process will follow guidelines from The Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023 and The Gujarat Public Universities Uniform Statutes-2024.
• Applicants must ensure they fulfill eligibility conditions for the post applied for.
• No updates/additions will be entertained once candidate submits application online.
• Application once submitted will not be editable.
• Applicants must send TWO Hard Copies of application (without Spiral Binding) in single envelope by RPAD/SPEED POST/COURIER or IN PERSON.
• If hard copy of online submitted application is not received before deadline, candidature will stand cancelled.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without any notice.
• A recently scanned passport-size colour photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format (maximum 200 KB).
• Scanned signature should be made using Blue/Black pen on white sheet in JPG/JPEG format (maximum 30 KB).
• A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at Bachelor's and Master's level for SC/ST/SEBC(Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-abled candidates.
• A relaxation of 5% shall be provided (from 55% to 50%) to Ph.D. Degree holders who obtained Master's Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
• Reservation for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS and PwBD will be as per existing policy of Government of Gujarat.
• Reservation for SC/ST/SEBC and EWS applicable to Gujarat domicile candidates only.
• The prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum and mere possession will not entitle candidate to be called for interview.
• Candidates selected and appointed as Assistant Professor shall have to undergo In-service Teachers' Training Programme during probationary period.
• The official language of University is Gujarati, candidates whose mother tongue is other than Gujarati must achieve necessary proficiency within one year.
• The selected candidate shall be bound by Act/Statutes/Ordinance/Regulations/Rules of Saurashtra University as amended from time to time.
• Appointed teachers may be assigned other academic or administrative responsibilities in addition to regular teaching and research.
• Call Letters will be sent only to eligible short-listed candidates by registered e-mail only.
• No Correspondence will be made with ineligible applicants for personal interview.
• Saurashtra University reserves right to withdraw advertisement, fill or not fill posts, make any changes or modifications.
• The University will not be responsible for any loss of e-mail or communication due to wrong address provided by candidates.
• Decision of Vice-Chancellor in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications, conduct of interview will be final.
• Candidates who obtained Degrees/Diplomas from Fake/Derecognized Institutions shall not be eligible.
• The appointment shall be on probation for period of one year extendable by maximum one more year in case of unsatisfactory performance.
• Confirmation at end of one year shall be automatic unless extended for another year by specific order.
• Reservation for Persons with Disabilities as per Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Circular.
• Till completion of entire recruitment process, no application under RTI act will be considered.
• Any dispute regarding recruitment will fall under jurisdiction of Rajkot, Gujarat State.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Register on https://recruitment.saurashtrauniversity.ac.in/Rccell/ as new user with name, email, mobile number and date of birth.
• Step 2: An email will be sent to registered email-address with login ID and password.
• Step 3: Log in to online application portal using login ID and password.
• Step 4: Read carefully all General Instructions & Information before filling application.
• Step 5: Select the post to apply.
• Step 6: Fill all details applicable, precisely and meticulously.
• Step 7: Attach necessary documents (readable and clear):
  • Certificate of date of birth
  • Certificate of PwBD (if applicable)
  • Certificate of SC, ST, SEBC, EWS (if applicable)
  • Graduation (Mark sheets and Degree Certificate)
  • Post-Graduation (Mark sheet and Degree Certificate)
  • Ph.D. (Notification and Degree Certificate)
  • GSET/NET Certificate
  • NOC from Employer (if applicable)
  • Experience Certificates
  • Proof of salary drawn (Bank Statement/Form-16/Form AS-26)
  • Publications and research documents
  • Testimonial Certificate
  • Duly filled Annexures (Table-2 for Professor/Associate Professor)
• Step 8: Download draft application and double check details.
• Step 9: Pay application fees online.
• Step 10: Submit the application online.
• Step 11: Take printout of submitted application with unique acknowledgement number.
• Step 12: Prepare TWO Hard Copies of application with all self-attested supporting documents sequenced as per checklist.
• Step 13: Send both sets together in single envelope (without Spiral Binding) super-scribed as per LABEL to:

Address: The Registrar, Recruitment Cell, Saurashtra University, Rajkot – 360005, Gujarat

• Hard copies should reach on or before 22/01/2026 up to 18:00 Hours by RPAD/SPEED POST/COURIER or IN PERSON.
• Applicants are advised to submit hard copies well in advance without waiting for last date.
• For applying for another post, repeat steps 5 to 12.
• Visit university website https://www.saurashtrauniversity.ac.in/ for more information.
• For any clarification/query email to: [email protected]
• Regularly check registered email account for updates and corrigendum/addendum.
• Candidates are advised not to change registered email and mobile number till completion of recruitment process.

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