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BAOU Assistant Professor Bharti 2026 - 27 Posts

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad · Posted 21 Oct 2026

Total posts27
QualificationMaster's degree with 55% marks in relevant subject plus UGC/CSIR NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC 2018 norms
SalaryAcademic Level 10 as per 7th Pay Commission, Entry Pay Rs. 57,700/-
Last date23 Nov 2026

In short

BAOU Assistant Professor Bharti 2026 has been announced by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad for 27 Assistant Professor posts. Candidates need a Master's degree with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. The last date to apply is 23 November 2026.

This recruitment is published under Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 20 October 2026 by the Registrar (I/c). Posts are spread across subjects such as Economics, Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit, Computer Science, Commerce, Management, History and more. Several posts are for Online programme subjects. The university is located at Jyotirmay Parisar, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad.

  • Both regular and Online-programme subjects are included in this recruitment
  • Female-reserved posts: several posts are reserved for women across SEBC, UR, ST, and EWS categories
  • PwD post: Public Administration has one post reserved for PwD
  • Sanskrit proficiency mandatory (reading, writing, speaking) for Sanskrit, Hindu Studies and IKS posts
  • Hard copy required: printout of the online application must be sent by Speed Post/Courier only
  • Selection is based only on interview performance; academic score is used just for shortlisting
  • Each subject has only 1 post, so competition is subject-wise
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Important dates

  1. 20 Oct 2026

    Notification Date · done

  2. 23 Nov 2026

    Last Date to Apply

  3. 23 Nov 2026

    Last date for online submission and hard-copy printout (till 17:00 hrs)

Eligibility

Basic Qualification (Option A):

  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
  • Candidate must also have cleared NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a UGC-accredited test like SLET/SET.

NET Exemption:

  • Candidates awarded a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 (and amendments) are exempt from NET/SLET/SET.
  • NET/SLET/SET is also not required for Master's programmes in disciplines where UGC, CSIR or similar accredited tests are not conducted.

Conditions for Ph.D. candidates registered before 11 July 2009 (exempt from NET):

  1. Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode.
  2. Thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners.
  3. An open Ph.D. viva voce was conducted.
  4. Candidate has published two research papers from Ph.D. work, at least one in a refereed journal.
  5. Candidate has presented at least two papers from Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored or supported by UGC, ICSSR, CSIR or a similar agency.

These conditions must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the concerned university.

Alternative Qualification (Option B):

  • Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of the World University Rankings (at any time) by QS, Times Higher Education (THE) or ARWU (Shanghai Jiao Tong University).

Language Requirement:

  • For Sanskrit, Hindu Studies and Indian Knowledge System (IKS) posts, candidates must be able to read, write and speak Sanskrit.

Age, Experience and Relaxation:

  • Age limit, experience and service terms are not given in the advertisement. Check the full details on www.baou.edu.in.
Pay range₹57,700 / Month
SalaryAcademic Level 10 as per 7th Pay Commission, Entry Pay Rs. 57,700/-
Basic PayRs. 57,700

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 27 posts

Post NameUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Assistant Professor - Economics——1—12
Assistant Professor - Economics (Online)——1——1
Assistant Professor - Journalism & Mass Communication (Online)1————1
Assistant Professor - Sanskrit——1——1
Assistant Professor - Management (Marketing)1————1
Assistant Professor - Social Work1————1
Assistant Professor - Social Work (Online)——1——1
Assistant Professor - Hindi————11
Assistant Professor - Hindi (Online)1————1
Assistant Professor - Commerce (M.Com with Management)1————1
Assistant Professor - Commerce (Online)1————1
Assistant Professor - Sociology———1—1
Assistant Professor - Sociology (Online)—1———1
Assistant Professor - Library Science——1——1
Assistant Professor - History (Online)—1———1
Assistant Professor - History1————1
Assistant Professor - Computer Science1————1
Assistant Professor - Computer Science (SEBC)——1——1
Assistant Professor - Computer Science (Online)———1—1
Assistant Professor - English (Online)1————1
Assistant Professor - Hindu Studies (Online)——1——1
Assistant Professor - IKS (Online)1————1
Assistant Professor - Management (Online)————11
Assistant Professor - Gujarati——1——1
Assistant Professor - Gujarati (Online)——1——1
Assistant Professor - Political Science (Online)1————1
Assistant Professor - Public Administration—————1

Selection process

  1. 1Shortlisting based on academic score (UGC Appendix II Table 3A)
  2. 2Interview
  3. 3Final selection based only on interview performance

How to apply

  1. Visit the official university website www.baou.edu.in.
  2. Open the Advertisement No. 02/2026 recruitment section and read the full details.
    • Application form
    • Application fee
    • General instructions, qualifications, experience and age
  3. Fill in the online application form for your chosen post/subject.
  4. Submit the online application.
  5. Take a printout of the submitted online application.
  6. Send the printout (with required documents as per the website) by Speed Post or Courier only to: Registrar, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, "Jyotirmay" Parisar, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad - 382481.
  7. Make sure both the online submission and the printout reach on or before 23/11/2026 till 17:00 hrs.

Important notes

Application Guidelines

  1. Both online submission and the hard-copy printout are compulsory.
  2. The printout must be sent only through Speed Post or Courier.
  3. The deadline is 23 November 2026, 17:00 hrs.
  4. Application fee details, age limit, experience and service terms are available only on www.baou.edu.in.

Selection and Eligibility

  1. Minimum qualification is as per UGC 2018 norms.
  2. The academic score (UGC Appendix II, Table 3A for universities) is used only to shortlist candidates for interview.
  3. Final selection is based only on interview performance.
  4. Posts are reserved by category as listed in the vacancy table; apply only for posts matching your category and subject.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for BAOU Assistant Professor Bharti 2026?

The last date is 23 November 2026 till 17:00 hrs, for both online submission and the printout sent by Speed Post or Courier.

How many posts are there in BAOU Assistant Professor Bharti 2026?

There are 27 Assistant Professor posts across various subjects, with 1 post in each subject.

What is the salary of BAOU Assistant Professor?

The pay is Academic Level 10 as per the 7th Pay Commission, with an entry pay of Rs. 57,700 per month.

What is the qualification for BAOU Assistant Professor?

A Master's degree with 55% marks in a relevant subject plus NET/SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. as per UGC norms, is required.

How can I apply for BAOU Assistant Professor recruitment?

Apply online through www.baou.edu.in and send the printout of your application by Speed Post or Courier before the last date.

How will candidates be selected for BAOU Assistant Professor posts?

Selection is based only on interview performance. Academic score is used only to shortlist candidates for the interview.

What is the BAOU Advertisement number for this recruitment?

The advertisement number is 02/2026, dated 20 October 2026.

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