Contractual / Regular

Gujarat University Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 3 Teaching Assistant (Psychology) Posts

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Sep. 10, 2026
Teaching Assistant (Psychology - M.A. Programme)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
₹45,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Gujarat University / UGC norms

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 16 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Psychology (M.A.) with at least 55% marks from a recognized University, along with qualification in UGC-NET or GSET. Candidates holding a Ph.D. in Psychology awarded per UGC Regulations are exempted from the NET/GSET requirement.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits and relaxations are governed by Gujarat University rules and UGC guidelines for contractual teaching positions.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening and Academic/Research Merit Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Teaching Demonstration

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications submitted in the prescribed format will be screened on the basis of academic qualifications (M.A. percentage, NET/GSET, Ph.D.), teaching experience, and peer-reviewed/UGC Care research publications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview and teaching presentation before the Department Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & PG QualificationsM.A. in Psychology with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university
National / State Eligibility TestUGC-NET or GSET qualified in Psychology (or Ph.D. under UGC regulations)
Research Credentials & PublicationsPeer-reviewed, UGC-CARE listed research papers with impact factor, ISSN/ISBN credentials
Teaching Experience & Interview PerformanceDemonstrated university teaching competence, pedagogical clarity, domain knowledge across cognitive, clinical, and social psychology, and interview presentation

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Teaching Assistants in the Department of Psychology at Gujarat University handle postgraduate (M.A. Psychology) coursework, practical laboratory sessions, seminar discussions, and continuous internal evaluations. The environment is academically focused, allowing candidates to stay active in university teaching and research while working alongside senior faculty.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary and contractual for a maximum tenure of 10 months at the Gujarat University main campus in Ahmedabad. Crucially, as explicitly stated in the notification, remuneration (₹45,000/- p.m.) is not paid during Diwali and Summer vacation breaks.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is contractual for 10 months and does not provide regular cadre absorption or tenure-track progression. However, teaching experience at a premier state university like Gujarat University provides significant API score weightage for future regular Assistant Professor recruitments conducted by GPSC and Indian universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • The application deadline is short: submissions must reach the Department of Psychology, Gujarat University by 16th September 2026 up to 6:00 PM; applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
  • The contract is limited to a maximum period of 10 months, and monthly remuneration of ₹45,000/- will strictly NOT be paid during Diwali and Summer vacations.
  • Applicants must have qualified UGC-NET or GSET; candidates without NET/GSET are eligible only if awarded a Ph.D. in Psychology adhering to UGC regulations.
  • Applications must be submitted in the physical prescribed format with self-attested photocopies of testimonials to the Department Office; online form submission is not available.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR3
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of ₹45,000/- per month (remuneration not admissible during Diwali and Summer vacations).

Consolidated remuneration of ₹45,000/- per month for a maximum contractual period of 10 months. Remuneration will not be paid during Diwali and Summer vacation periods as per Gujarat University guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official recruitment notification and application form from the Gujarat University portal (gujaratuniversity.ac.in).
  2. Fill out the prescribed Application Form for Teaching Assistant (M.A. Programme) with personal details, educational qualifications (B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.), UGC-NET/GSET passing year, teaching/research experience, and research credentials (peer-reviewed / UGC Care journal publications).
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the form and sign the declaration.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required testimonials: Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and mark sheets, NET/GSET certificate, Ph.D. degree certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, and published research papers.
  5. Submit the completed application form with all enclosures to the Office of the Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009, Gujarat on or before 16th September 2026 up to 6:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is specified in the official circular.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The deadline to submit completed application forms at the Department of Psychology, Gujarat University is September 16, 2026 up to 6:00 PM.

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