GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026 for Professor and Associate Professor: Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply
If you hold a Ph.D. in engineering and want a senior academic job, read this carefully. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a Central University under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for 19 faculty posts: 6 Professor and 13 Associate Professor vacancies across seven engineering disciplines. The campus is at Vadodara, Gujarat. It is India’s first university focused on transport and logistics education, research and training.
The online form opens on 18 November 2026 and closes on 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM). You need a Ph.D. with Scopus-indexed publications and many years of experience. Selection involves a seminar, interaction, referee comments and a personal interview. Browse more teaching and faculty jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in, and read this full article so you miss no condition.
GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya was set up through an Act of Parliament in 2022. It offers transport and logistics related education with multidisciplinary research. This advertisement covers Professor and Associate Professor posts in engineering disciplines, and the notice says experience in the transportation sector (Railways, Aviation, Maritime, Highways and similar) is highly desirable.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) |
| Advertisement No. | GSV/REG/ADMN/Advt-Faculty-Recruit/2026/328 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 19 (Professor 6, Associate Professor 13) |
| Job Location | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Pay | Academic Pay Level-14 and Level-13A (7th CPC) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Each cell shows the number of posts and the category it is reserved for. Note that Maritime Engineering has no Professor post, and only Aviation Engineering has an ST post. Always check the discipline you plan to apply for.
| Discipline | Professor | Associate Professor |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 1 (UR) | 2 (UR 1, EWS 1) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 (OBC-NCL) | 1 (UR) |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 (SC) | 1 (OBC-NCL) |
| Electronics & Communication Engg. | 1 (EWS) | 2 (UR 1, OBC-NCL 1) |
| Computer Science & Engg. | 1 (UR) | 2 (UR 1, OBC-NCL 1) |
| Aviation Engineering | 1 (UR) | 3 (UR 1, SC 1, ST 1) |
| Maritime Engineering | 0 | 2 (UR 1, SC 1) |
| Category | Professor | Associate Professor |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 3 | 6 |
| EWS | 1 | 1 |
| OBC-NCL | 1 | 3 |
| SC | 1 | 2 |
| ST | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 13 |
The university says reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD (VH, OH, HH) candidates follows Ministry of Education rules, and eligible PwBD candidates are encouraged to apply. The table shows no separate PwBD count.
What Is the Eligibility for GSV Professor and Associate Professor 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in an appropriate branch, with a consistent and very good academic record |
| Professor | At least 15 research publications in Scopus indexed journals |
| Professor | 10 years post-Ph.D. teaching experience, of which 4 years as Associate Professor or equivalent, or comparable research experience at equivalent level at a University or national level institution (with evidence of guiding a doctoral candidate), OR 10 years post-Ph.D. experience in a research organisation or industry, with significant contribution to the concerned, allied or relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in an appropriate branch, with a consistent and very good academic record |
| Associate Professor | At least 10 research publications in Scopus indexed journals |
| Associate Professor | 6 years post-Ph.D. teaching or research experience, of which at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level (Level-12, ₹79,800 – ₹2,11,500) or equivalent |
Candidates must have shown research ability, supervised Ph.D. students and shown excellent teaching abilities. The notice says the Ph.D. supervision and teaching criteria may be relaxed for candidates who joined from industry. If no class or division is awarded, 60% aggregate marks count as first class. CGPA conversion: 6.25 = 55%, 6.75 = 60%, 7.25 = 65%, 7.75 = 70%, 8.25 = 75%.
Desirable (not compulsory) for both posts: degrees from IITs, IISc, IIMs, IISERs, top 50 NIRF 2020 or top 500 QS or THE ranked institutes; institution-building exposure; online teaching; technology skills; global and industry collaboration; and projects funded by DST, CSIR or ANRF.
Preferred Areas of Specialisation
| Discipline | Preferred Areas |
|---|---|
| Civil | Structural (Bridge), Geo-Tech (Tunnel), Transportation (Pavement Materials), Water Resource |
| Mechanical | Mechatronics, Robotics, Solid Mechanics, HVAC, CAD/CAM, MEMS |
| Electrical | High voltage, Power systems, Power engineering, Switchgear and Protection, Power Electronics and Drives, Electrical Traction |
| Electronics & Comm. | VLSI & Embedded, Semiconductor Fabrication, Communication and Signal Processing, Microwave and Optical |
| Computer Science | Generative AI, Big Data, Network Design, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering, DBMS, NLP |
| Aviation | Aircraft Design and Structures, Aerodynamics and Propulsion, Avionics and Control, Flight Mechanics |
| Maritime | Naval Architecture, Ocean/Offshore, Marine and Systems, Ship Machinery, Design and Building, Marine Power Plant |
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit (as on 31 December 2026) |
|---|---|
| Professor | 50 years (preferable) |
| Associate Professor | 45 years (preferable) |
The notice states no minimum age and gives no relaxation in years. Age is counted on the last date of the online application.
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What Is the Salary for GSV Professor and Associate Professor 2026?
| Post | Pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Pay Level-14: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Academic Pay Level-13A: ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
Selected candidates are eligible for a professional development allowance and an initiation (seed) grant for research, as per GSV Rules. The notice gives no other pay details, so check the PDF for any update.
What Is the Selection Process for GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Meeting the eligibility bar does not guarantee a call. GSV may set higher criteria or a cut-off for shortlisting, and only shortlisted candidates are told the date, time and mode of the interview.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Shortlisting committee recommends suitable candidates |
| Step 2 and 3 | Recommended candidates are called for a seminar and interaction |
| Step 4 | Recommendation letters are sought from the referees of candidates identified after the seminar and interaction |
| Step 5 | Final shortlist from application, faculty input, seminar, interaction and referee comments |
| Step 6 and 7 | Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview before the Selection Committee |
| Step 8 | Selected candidates get the offer once the competent authority approves |
Outstation candidates called for interview may be reimbursed travel from their residence to Vadodara and back by the shortest route, as the call letter says. The university may also not fill any or all posts.
How to Apply for GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026 Online
Keep your photo, signature and all documents for qualifications, experience and publications ready in the format and size the portal asks for. Attach a valid Central Government proforma certificate if you apply against a reserved post or claim relaxation (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwBD).
- Open the official careers page of GSV (link in Essential Links below) between 18 November and 31 December 2026.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, academic, experience and publication details.
- Upload your photo, signature and all supporting documents.
- Pay the fee online if it applies to your category.
- Submit the form and keep a copy of the confirmation.
Important conditions from the notice:
- Separate form for each discipline or position you apply for, online only.
- Government, semi-government or autonomous body employees must apply through proper channel (employer letter uploaded) or bring a No Objection Certificate at the interview (Proforma-A declaration with the application). Without the NOC at the interview, the application may be rejected and you may not be allowed to appear.
- Private employees, and contract or temporary staff with no NOC rule, must upload a Proforma-B declaration.
- Every page of the supporting documents and form must carry your full name and signature.
- A complete application means all documents uploaded and the fee paid by the last date. Incomplete applications can be rejected without notice, and wrong or false information makes your candidature or appointment liable to be cancelled or terminated.
- Canvassing in any form leads to automatic disqualification. No interim correspondence is entertained.
What Are the Important Dates for GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Interview Date | Only shortlisted candidates are informed |
What Is the Application Fee for GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, EWS, OBC-NCL | ₹2,000 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Transgender | No fee |
Pay online through the payment gateway by internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
GSV Faculty Recruitment 2026: Essential Links
- Apply Online for Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Faculty Recruitment 2026 – 19 Posts: Professor & Associate Professor
- Visit Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Faculty Official Website
- Download Official Notification PDF – GSV Faculty Advertisement (13 November 2026)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Start collecting your publication proofs and documents today. Remember the last date is 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM) and the fee must be paid by then. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates, or see all other government jobs and Gujarat government jobs.