The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released a fresh notification inviting eligible candidates to apply for 106 vacant positions of Assistant Professor at government colleges and universities across the state. The recruitment drive forms part of the commission's ongoing efforts to strengthen faculty strength in Gujarat's higher education system, which has been facing persistent vacancies in several academic departments.
According to the official notification, theAssistant Professor posts are spread across multiple disciplines, including arts, science, commerce, law, management studies, and other specialized streams. Interested and qualified candidates were required to submit their applications through the GPSC's official online portal before the deadline of June 1, 2021. The commission typically requires candidates to possess a master's degree with specified minimum marks, along with qualifications such as a NET/SLET certification or an M.Phil./Ph.D., depending on the specific subject and university norms.
The selection process for these positions generally includes a written examination conducted by GPSC followed by a personal interview or document verification stage. Candidates who clear the preliminary screening are called for the next rounds of evaluation. Application fees were applicable for candidates belonging to general and other category backgrounds, while reservations as per Gujarat state government rules were extended to candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and economically weaker sections.
This recruitment drive comes at a time when Gujarat has been actively working to fill faculty positions in its expanding network of government colleges. Industry observers note thatAssistant Professor roles are critical for maintaining academic standards and enabling institutions to admit more students without stretching existing staff thin. Education analysts have frequently highlighted that hundreds of teaching vacancies remain unfilled across Indian states, and Gujarat's current effort reflects a broader national push toward filling academic positions.
Candidates who wish to apply are advised to carefully review the detailed notification on the GPSC website, verify their eligibility criteria, and complete the online application form before the closing date. Any mistake in the application may lead to disqualification, and candidates are encouraged to keep all supporting documents ready for the subsequent stages of the selection process.
