Overview
Shri Govind Guru University (SGGU), Vinzol-Godhra has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Professor (31 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online, followed by mandatory hardcopy submission by post/speed post/in person as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Shri Govind Guru University (SGGU), Vinzol-Godhra
- Qualification
- Eligibility for SGGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is governed by the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers, 2018, University Rules, and, for technical disciplines, AICTE Notification, 2019. The core requirement applicable across most disciplines is: • A Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade where a grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. • The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or an equivalent test such as GSLET/GSET/SLET/SET, OR have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016. • Candidates registered for a Ph.D. before 11 July 2009 may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to conditions specified in the notification (regular-mode Ph.D., evaluation by at least two external examiners, open viva voce, two research papers with at least one in a refereed journal, and presentation of at least two conference papers). • NET/SLET/SET is not required for Master's programmes in disciplines where these tests are not conducted by UGC/CSIR or an accredited body. • Alternatively, a Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the QS, THE, or Shanghai (ARWU) World University Rankings is also accepted. Certain disciplines have se…
- Vacancies
- 31
- Advertisement No
- Adv. Est-6-2026 (Advertisement No. 06/2026)
- Posted
- 27 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 17 September 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Hardcopy Submission Last Date | 25 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Date of commencement of online application | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 17 September 2026 |
| Last date for submission of hardcopy of application with all testimonials | 25 September 2026, including postal processing days, up to 5:00 PM |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Eligibility for SGGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is governed by the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers, 2018, University Rules, and, for technical disciplines, AICTE Notification, 2019. The core requirement applicable across most disciplines is: • A Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade where a grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. • The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or an equivalent test such as GSLET/GSET/SLET/SET, OR have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016. • Candidates registered for a Ph.D. before 11 July 2009 may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to conditions specified in the notification (regular-mode Ph.D., evaluation by at least two external examiners, open viva voce, two research papers with at least one in a refereed journal, and presentation of at least two conference papers). • NET/SLET/SET is not required for Master's programmes in disciplines where these tests are not conducted by UGC/CSIR or an accredited body. • Alternatively, a Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the QS, THE, or Shanghai (ARWU) World University Rankings is also accepted. Certain disciplines have se…
Salary
Selected candidates for the post of Assistant Professor will be placed in the Vertical Pay Range of Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 under Academic Level-10, along with Dearness Allowance (D.A.) and other benefits as per the norms of the State Government and University rules, as amended from time to time.
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid through online mode at the time of submitting the application. Category: Fee General category candidates: Rs. 2,000/- (non-refundable) Other category candidates: Rs. 1,500/- (non-refundable) The processing fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Selection Process
Selection for SGGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is based on shortlisting followed by a personal interview: • Candidates are first shortlisted for interview based on an Academic Score calculated as per Table 3A of Annexure-I (out of a maximum of 100 marks: Academic Score – 80, Research Publications – 10, Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience – 10). • Mere fulfilment of eligibility conditions does not guarantee a call for interview; the number of candidates called is decided by the University based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed, as approved by the Screening Committee. • Final selection is based solely on performance in the personal interview. • Call letters for shortlisted candidates will be sent by email and also displayed on the university website. • No TA/DA is paid to candidates attending the interview. Component: Maximum Score Academic Score (Graduation, Post-Graduation, M.Phil., Ph.D., NET/JRF/SLET/SET): 80 Research Publications: 10 Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience: 10 Total: 100
How to Apply
Follow these steps to complete the SGGU Assistant Professor Apply Online process: • Visit the official SGGU recruitment portal at https://www.sggu.ac.in/recruitement.php and fill the online application form for the desired post. • Pay the applicable application fee (Rs. 2,000/- for General category or Rs. 1,500/- for other categories) through the online mode. • After submitting the online application, take a printout (hardcopy) of the submitted form. • Attach self-attested copies of certificates proving qualifications, experience, publications, and all other claims, arranged in proper sequence with numbering as per the checklist in Annexure-II. • Send the hardcopy application with all enclosures to: "The Establishment Officer (OSD), Shri Govind Guru University, Vinzol – 388713" by Registered Post/Speed Post or in person, on or before 25 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM. • In-service candidates must also submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer, or an Annexure-III endorsement from the employer. Applications without online submission, hardcopy sent without the corresponding online application, incomplete applications, or applications on plain paper will not be considered.
Important Instructions
• SEBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy-Layer certificate for the current financial year in the prescribed format. • SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD candidates must submit the prescribed certificate as per State Government norms; failure to do so will forfeit reserved-category benefits. • Candidates with a foreign university degree must produce an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). • Providing incorrect or false information, or suppressing information, will lead to disqualification and, if already appointed, dismissal. • Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate online application, hardcopy, and requisite fee for each post. • Direct or indirect canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. • Any changes, amendments, or updates regarding this recruitment will be posted only on the official university website, which candidates should check regularly. • In case of any dispute, the territorial jurisdiction will be Godhra only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for SGGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 31 Posts?
Application Start Date: 27 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 17 September 2026; Hardcopy Submission Last Date: 25 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM; Date of commencement of online application: 27 August 2026; Last date for submission of online application: 17 September 2026; Last date for submission of hardcopy of application with all testimonials: 25 September 2026, including postal processing days, up to 5:00 PM
What is the application fee?
The application fee must be paid through online mode at the time of submitting the application. Category: Fee General category candidates: Rs. 2,000/- (non-refundable) Other category candidates: Rs. 1,500/- (non-refundable) The processing fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
What is the selection process?
Selection for SGGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is based on shortlisting followed by a personal interview: • Candidates are first shortlisted for interview based on an Academic Score calculated as per Table 3A of Annexure-I (out of a maximum of 100 marks: Academic Score – 80, Research Publications – 10, Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience – 10). • Mere fulfilment of eligibility conditions does not guarantee a call for interview; the number of candidates called is decided by the University based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed, as approved by the Screening Committee. • Final selection is based solely on performance in the personal interview. • Call letters for shortlisted candidates will be sent by email and also displayed on the university website. • No TA/DA is paid to candidates attending the interview. Component: Maximum Score Academic Scor…