VNSGU Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Honorarium and How to Apply
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat has invited applications for Professor of Practice for the academic year 2026-27. It is a one-year contractual engagement under the UGC guidelines, meant for distinguished experts from industry and public life. You do not need a formal degree if your professional record is strong. The pay is an honorarium of Rs 2,000 per hour, and the notice does not give any vacancy number.
The first batch closes on 30 October 2026 (11:59 hrs). After that this is a rolling advertisement: the online window opens again from the 1st to the 20th of every month up to 30 July 2027. If you have 15 years or more of real experience and you are not a serving or retired teacher, read on. We have kept this guide simple on GovtJobsAlert.in, and you can browse more Gujarat government jobs here too.
What Are the Key Highlights of VNSGU Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026?
VNSGU is a state university in Surat, Gujarat, re-accredited B++ by NAAC. It wants practising experts to work with its Post-Graduate Departments and self-financed programmes, so students learn from people who have done the work. The advertisement number is Gen/PoP/23393/2026, dated 06/10/2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat |
| Post | Professor of Practice |
| Vacancies | Not stated in the notice |
| Honorarium | Rs 2,000 per hour |
| Nature of engagement | Temporary and contractual, one year |
| Mode of application | Online only, Google Form |
| First batch last date | 30 October 2026 (11:59 hrs) |
VNSGU Professor of Practice Vacancy 2026: How Many Posts?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor of Practice | Not stated in the notice |
The notice sends you to Appendix-A for the Department-wise programmes and subject areas, but that list is not part of the 6-page PDF. The areas are described as indicative only, and the university may also consider any other area relevant to its programmes. The university also reserves the right to add or delete any Department or subject area and to increase or reduce the number of engagements. So we are not guessing a number here. Check the University website for the full area list before choosing your Department.
What Is the Eligibility for VNSGU Professor of Practice 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Experience | At least 15 years of service or experience, preferably at a senior level |
| Proven expertise | Remarkable contribution in your profession or role |
| Academic degree | Not essential where your professional practice is exemplary |
| Publications | Exempted, along with other faculty-level criteria |
| Skills | Must be able to carry out the duties in the notice |
| Age limit | Not mentioned in the notice |
The notice names fields such as engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, commerce, social sciences, media, literature, fine arts, civil services, armed forces, the legal profession and public administration. The list ends with “among others”, so your field may fit even if it is not named. If you are looking at similar faculty roles, see our teaching and faculty jobs page.
Extra Norms for Departments Running AICTE Programmes
For these Departments the Government of Gujarat Resolution dated 14/10/2024 shall also be kept in view. Any one of these routes applies:
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. with 10 years of relevant experience in a large conglomerate |
| 2 | Master’s degree with 15 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate |
| 3 | B.E./B.Tech. with 17 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate |
| 4 | Ph.D., Master’s or B.Tech. with at least 5 patents and 5 years in a start-up |
A Ph.D. is desirable for guiding research scholars, but it is not mandatory for teaching.
Who Cannot Apply
Persons in the teaching profession, whether serving or retired, are not eligible. Their applications will be summarily rejected. This is the clause most likely to catch a retired professor who assumes his long experience counts.
What Is the Salary (Honorarium) for VNSGU Professor of Practice 2026?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Honorarium | Rs 2,000 per hour |
| Motor car or jeep (petrol) | Rs 11.00 per km |
| Motor car or jeep (diesel) | Rs 10.00 per km |
| Motor car or jeep (CNG) | Rs 6.00 per km |
| Scooter or motor cycle | Rs 2.50 per km |
This is an hourly honorarium, not a monthly pay scale, so what you earn depends on the hours you are given. The rate comes from a University circular of 09/06/2022. Mileage allowance is paid only for journeys actually made for University work, on certification by the Head of the Department. No travelling or daily allowance is paid for attending the Selection Committee or interview. You get no service benefits, EPF, gratuity or perks beyond the fixed honorarium.
What Is the Selection Process for VNSGU Professor of Practice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nomination route | The Vice-Chancellor may invite nominations and may directly nominate eminent experts and approve their engagement |
| Selection route | In all other cases, the Selection Committee recommends and the University approves the engagement |
| Letter of engagement | Issued on approval; you join within the period stated in it |
The Selection Committee has the Vice-Chancellor or his representative, the Head of the Department, the Dean of the Faculty, two subject experts and one eminent external non-academic member. Four members form the quorum. The notice does not describe any written test or marking scheme; follow the University website for updates. Mere fulfilment of eligibility does not entitle you to be called before the Committee.
Tenure and Conditions That Can Cost You the Engagement
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Tenure | One year first, extendable up to three years in all |
| Extra year | One further year only once, for exceptionally good performance |
| Extension decision | Head of Department assesses; the Vice-Chancellor may approve or disapprove |
| Cap on numbers | Professors of Practice cannot exceed 10% of the total sanctioned posts of all Departments at any time; the engagement is exclusive of sanctioned posts |
| No right to a job | No claim to regular appointment, absorption, continuation or seniority |
| Incomplete form | Incomplete applications or missing uploads may be rejected, with no correspondence |
| False information | Suppression or misrepresentation leads to cancellation of candidature or termination at any stage, without notice |
| University’s rights | It may cancel the advertisement, or make no engagement against any or all areas, without giving reasons |
| Final decision | The University’s decision on eligibility, shortlisting and selection is final and binding |
The role is not necessarily full-time. You work in the Department assigned to you and follow its time-table.
How to Apply Online for VNSGU Professor of Practice 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keep your details and soft copies of documents ready. The notice refers to Annexure-I for the form fields, but it is not in the 6-page PDF |
| 2 | Open the Google Form from the Essential Links below, or scan the QR code on the University website |
| 3 | Fill the form. You may choose more than one Department, with an order of preference |
| 4 | Make a separate submission for each Department |
| 5 | Upload self-attested documents in PDF format and record your consent to serve if selected |
| 6 | Submit within the window and save a copy of what you sent |
No physical application is accepted. Keep the originals ready, because they will be checked when you are called. For any query, send an e-mail to gad@vnsgu.ac.in and write your mobile number in the body of the e-mail. Experts can also be nominated by others, or nominate themselves to the Vice-Chancellor, with a detailed biodata and a short note on their potential contribution. A nomination made by others must carry the expert’s written consent.
What Are the Important Dates for VNSGU Professor of Practice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 06 October 2026 |
| First batch last date | 30 October 2026 (11:59 hrs) |
| Monthly online window | 1st to 20th of every month |
| Last month of the rolling process | Up to 30 July 2027 |
Do not treat 30 October 2026 as the end of the whole recruitment. It is only the cut-off for the first batch. Apply by that date if you want to be considered in the first round, and keep the monthly windows in mind otherwise. The University may arrange the process for later applications as and when it decides.
What Is the Application Fee for VNSGU Professor of Practice 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee. Check the University website if you are unsure.
Essential Links for VNSGU Professor of Practice 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF for VNSGU Professor of Practice (Advt Gen/PoP/23393/2026)
- Apply Online for VNSGU Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026 (Advt Gen/PoP/23393/2026) – Rolling Engagement, Surat (Professor of Practice (Google Form given in the official advertisement))
- Visit VNSGU Professor of Practice Official Website
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If you have 15 years of solid professional experience and you are not a teacher, this is a rare chance to teach and mentor students at a state university. Send your form by 30 October 2026 for the first batch, or use the next monthly window. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Other Govt Jobs updates.