BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 (Advt 02/2026): Eligibility, Pay Level 10 and How to Apply
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad, has invited applications for 27 Assistant Professor posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026. Every row is a single seat, and the pay is Academic Level 10 with an entry pay of ₹57,700 under the 7th Pay structure. If you hold a Master’s degree and have cleared NET or a PhD, this is a Gujarat government job worth a serious look.
The notification is dated 20 October 2026. Your online application and its printout must be submitted on or before 23 November 2026, 17:00 hrs, and the printout travels by Speed Post or Courier only. Read the full article before you start, because the notice itself leaves fees and age to the university website. GovtJobsAlert.in has pulled together everything the PDF actually says.
What are the Key Highlights of BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
BAOU is a state open university set up by the Government of Gujarat, with its campus on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad. This is a teaching and faculty recruitment across arts, commerce, management, computer science and Sanskrit-linked subjects.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) |
| Advertisement | No. 02/2026 dated 20/10/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor (Teaching Post) |
| Total Vacancies | 27 (one per row; Computer Science has 2 regular + 1 Online) |
| Pay | Academic Level 10, entry pay ₹57,700 |
| Application Mode | Online form plus printout by Speed Post/Courier |
| Last Date | 23/11/2026, 17:00 hrs |
How Many BAOU Assistant Professor Vacancies 2026 Are There? Subject-wise Seats
The category column in the notification is headed “Actual Filled Category in University”. Every row below is a single seat, so check the row for your own subject and category before you apply.
| Sr. | Subject | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics-Online | SEBC – Female |
| 2 | Journalism & Mass Communication-Online | Unreserved |
| 3 | Sanskrit | SEBC |
| 4 | Management (Marketing) | UR – Female |
| 5 | Social Work | Unreserved |
| 6 | Social Work-Online | SEBC |
| 7 | Hindi | ST – Female |
| 8 | Commerce (M.Com with Management) | Unreserved |
| 9 | Sociology | SC |
| 10 | Library Science | SEBC – Female |
| 11 | History-Online | EWS |
| 12 | Computer Science | Unreserved |
| 13 | English-Online | UR – Female |
| 14 | Economics | ST |
| 15 | Hindu Studies-Online | SEBC |
| 16 | IKS-Online | Unreserved |
| 17 | History | Unreserved |
| 18 | Computer Science | SEBC |
| 19 | Hindi-Online | Unreserved |
| 20 | Management-Online | ST |
| 21 | Gujarati | SEBC |
| 22 | Sociology-Online | EWS – Female |
| 23 | Computer Science-Online | SC |
| 24 | Commerce-Online | Unreserved |
| 25 | Gujarati-Online | SEBC – Female |
| 26 | Political Science-Online | Unreserved |
| 27 | Public Administration | PWD |
Counting the rows, the 27 seats split as Unreserved 11 (2 of them for women), SEBC 8 (3 for women), ST 3 (1 for women), SC 2, EWS 2 (1 for women) and PWD 1. Note that Computer Science appears twice as a non-Online subject, once Unreserved and once SEBC, so those are two separate seats. The notification does not say whether reserved-category candidates may also apply against Unreserved seats, so confirm this on www.baou.edu.in.
What is the Eligibility for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026?
The notification says the minimum qualification follows UGC 2018 norms. You qualify through route A or route B.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A (i) | Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned, relevant or allied subject from an Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university |
| A (ii) | Cleared NET (UGC or CSIR) or a UGC-accredited test like SLET/SET, or awarded a PhD under UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 |
| B | PhD from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU (Shanghai), at any time |
If you registered for your PhD before 11 July 2009, read these conditions closely. Every post graduate candidate with a PhD registered before 11 July 2009 is governed by the rules of the awarding institution, and the exemption applies only if every condition below is met.
| Condition (PhD registered before 11 July 2009) | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Mode | PhD awarded in regular mode |
| Evaluation | Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners |
| Viva | An open PhD viva voce was held |
| Papers published | Two research papers from the PhD work, at least one in a refereed journal |
| Papers presented | Two papers presented at conferences or seminars funded or supported by UGC, ICSSR, CSIR or a similar agency |
| Certification | Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of your university must certify all of this |
Two more points matter. NET, SLET or SET is also not required for Master’s programmes in disciplines where UGC, CSIR or a similar accredited test is not conducted. And for Sanskrit, Hindu Studies and Indian Knowledge System (IKS), you must have proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit, so a Master’s alone may not be enough for those three seats.
Age Limit and Experience
The notification does not state any age limit, age relaxation or experience requirement. It only says these details are on the university website, www.baou.edu.in. We have not guessed any figure here, so please confirm the age limit and cut-off date there before you apply.
What is the Salary for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Pay Level | Academic Level 10 (7th Pay) |
| Entry Pay | ₹57,700 |
The notification gives only the level and the entry pay, with no mention of allowances. Allowances, if any, are not listed in the PDF, so check the university website for service terms and conditions.
What is the Selection Process for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Academic score | Score under UGC Appendix II (Table 3A for Universities, Table 3B for Colleges) is considered only to short-list candidates for the interview |
| Interview | Final selection is based only on interview performance |
The notification does not say when or where the interviews will be held. Keep an eye on the university website after the last date, and keep your marksheets, NET or PhD proof and publication details ready, because the academic score decides whether you get called.
How to Apply Online for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026?
The notification prescribes one process for all 27 posts, so there is no separate route by subject. It does not list documents or give a separate dispatch address, only the university letterhead address.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the BAOU website through the links in Essential Links below |
| 2 | Find Advertisement No. 02/2026 and the prescribed application form |
| 3 | Read the fee, age and qualification details on the website |
| 4 | Fill in and submit the form online |
| 5 | Take a printout of the submitted application |
| 6 | Send the printout by Speed Post or Courier so that it is submitted on or before 23/11/2026, 17:00 hrs |
Use Speed Post or Courier and keep the tracking slip as proof, because the notice says Speed Post or Courier only. It does not say whether the dispatch date or the receiving date counts, so post it well before the last day. Confirm the exact dispatch address on the university website, as the notice does not give one.
What are the Important Dates for BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 20 October 2026 |
| Application start date | Not stated in the notification |
| Last date for online application and printout | 23 November 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Interview date | Not stated in the notification |
What is the Application Fee for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026?
The notification does not state any application fee. It refers candidates to www.baou.edu.in for application fees and general instructions. Check the fee and its payment mode there before you submit, and keep the receipt with your printout.
BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Official Notification Page for BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 (Advt 02/2026) – 27 Posts
- Visit BAOU Assistant Professor Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Gujarat Govt Jobs
If you hold a Master’s degree with 55% and a NET or PhD, don’t let this one slip, because most subjects have only one seat. Start the online form this week, and get the printout submitted by 23 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Gujarat job updates.