BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Gujarat for 27 Assistant Professor posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online and send the printed application by Speed Post or Courier by 23 November 2026.
BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Gujarat |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Total Posts | 27 (1 post per subject) |
| Pay Scale | Academic Level 10, entry pay Rs. 57,700 per month |
| Application Mode | Online form + printout by Speed Post/Courier |
| Official Website | baou.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and application start | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 23 November 2026 |
| Printout must reach the university by | 23 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview | Will be announced by the university |
BAOU Vacancy Details 2026 (Subject-wise)
Each of the 27 posts is for one vacancy in the subject below.
| Subject | Mode |
|---|---|
| Economics | Regular and Online |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | Online |
| Sanskrit | Regular |
| Management (Marketing) | Regular |
| Management | Online |
| Social Work | Regular and Online |
| Hindi | Regular and Online |
| Commerce (M.Com with Management) | Regular |
| Commerce | Online |
| Sociology | Regular and Online |
| Library Science | Regular |
| History | Regular and Online |
| Computer Science | 2 Regular and 1 Online |
| English | Online |
| Hindu Studies | Online |
| IKS (Indian Knowledge System) | Online |
| Gujarati | Regular and Online |
| Political Science | Online |
| Public Administration | Regular |
Category-wise reservation for each post is given in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant or allied subject from an Indian university, or an equivalent foreign degree.
- Plus: NET / SLET / SET, or a Ph.D., as per UGC Regulations.
- Foreign Ph.D.: Accepted if it is from a university ranked in the top 500 of QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.
- Language: For Sanskrit, Hindu Studies and IKS posts, candidates must be able to read, write and speak Sanskrit.
- Age Limit: Not mentioned in the summaries. Please check the official notification.
Salary and Application Fee
- Salary: Academic Level 10, entry pay Rs. 57,700 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission.
- Application Fee: Please check the fee details and instructions on the BAOU website.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic score as per UGC Appendix II (Table 3A for universities, Table 3B for colleges).
- Interview of shortlisted candidates.
Final selection is based only on performance in the interview.
How to Apply for BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: baou.edu.in and open the careers or recruitment section.
- Read the advertisement and qualification details carefully.
- Fill in and submit the online application form.
- Print the submitted application.
- Send the printout by Speed Post or Courier so that it reaches the university on or before 23 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
[H2] Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: baou.edu.in
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date for BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 23 November 2026. The printout must reach the university by 5:00 PM that day.
How many posts are there?
There are 27 Assistant Professor posts, one in each listed subject.
What is the salary?
Academic Level 10, entry pay Rs. 57,700 per month.
Is there a written exam?
No written exam is mentioned. Shortlisting is based on academic score and the final selection is by interview.
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from the official notification and trusted public sources. Please verify all details on the official BAOU website before applying.