Shri Govind Guru University
Contractual / Regular

SGGU Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 22, 2026
PrincipalProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant ProfessorLibrarianPhysical Training Instructor (PTI)

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Postgraduate112
Ph.D41
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
632 Posts
Pay Scale
As per UGC / SGGU Self-Finance College Norms
Age Limit
As per UGC & Gujarat State Government Norms
Job Location
Gujarat12Godhra1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 19, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 19, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 3, 2026

Application Window19 – 30 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date3 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Qualifications as per UGC, State Government of Gujarat, and concerned statutory council norms (NCTE, BCI, INC, CCH):
• Assistant Professor / Lecturer: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the relevant discipline, with UGC-NET / CSIR-NET or GSET qualification, OR a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
• Associate Professor / Professor: Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline with minimum 8 to 10 years of teaching/research experience and required research publications/API score.
• Principal: Ph.D. degree with minimum 15 years of experience in teaching/research/administration as per UGC/State Government norms.
• Librarian / P.T.I.: Master’s degree in Library Science (M.Lib) / Physical Education (M.P.Ed) with 55% marks and NET/GSET or Ph.D.
• Tutor: Relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing / Paramedical sciences as per council norms.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are governed by UGC regulations and Government of Gujarat norms for collegiate academic staff.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission & Academic Screening via Samarth Portal

OnlineQualifying Only

Document Verification & Personal Interview before Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through academic screening via the Samarth Portal followed by a Personal Interview scheduled on 03rd & 04th November 2026. Candidates must appear for the interview at their own expense with a hard copy of the submitted online application and all original certificates for verification. Subject-wise interview schedules will be published on the university website (sggu.ac.in) and communicated via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Record & Qualifying Degree Marks (UG / PG)Academic Screening
UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GSET Qualification or Ph.D. DegreeMandatory Eligibility
Research Publications, Books & API ScoreAcademic Excellence
Domain Knowledge, Pedagogy & Interview PerformanceAssessment Criteria

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.

Shri Govind Guru University (SGGU), Godhra is a state university established by the Government of Gujarat under Gujarat Act No. 24/2015, exercising jurisdiction over collegiate education in Panchmahal, Mahisagar, Dahod, Chhotaudepur, and Vadodara districts. Academic staff recruited under this drive are deployed across 85 affiliated self-financed institutions covering Arts, Commerce, Science, B.Ed, M.Ed, Law, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Homeopathy (BHMS), and technical diploma colleges. Daily responsibilities include classroom lecturing, semester curriculum delivery, practical lab instruction, conducting internal assessments and university examinations, student mentoring, and coordinating academic/cultural committees. The work atmosphere varies by individual college trust management, with regular academic oversight, inspections, and syllabus moderation conducted by SGGU authorities.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointments in affiliated self-financed colleges are made on contractual / institutional employment basis as per university self-finance collegiate rules. The posting location is at the respective affiliated college campus located within SGGU's territorial jurisdiction (Panchmahal, Mahisagar, Dahod, Chhotaudepur, Vadodara districts in Gujarat). Tenures are renewable subject to annual institutional review and enrollment metrics.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

While direct Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions are primarily applicable to grant-in-aid/government colleges, full-time teaching experience in SGGU-affiliated colleges with formal university approval letters grants recognized collegiate teaching standing. This serves as vital eligibility experience (Assistant Professor to Associate Professor / Principal) for Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) Assistant Professor recruitments, grant-in-aid college selections, and state university teaching faculties across Gujarat.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Online application forms must be submitted through the Samarth Portal via the university website (www.sggu.ac.in) latest by 30/10/2026.
  • An application fee of ₹500/- must be paid strictly online through the Samarth Portal; applications without fee payment or with incomplete details will be summarily rejected.
  • Candidates must bring one printed hard copy of the submitted online application form along with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification at the time of the interview.
  • Interviews are tentatively scheduled on 03/11/2026 and 04/11/2026; subject-wise schedules and venues will be communicated via the university website and registered email.
  • Candidates must appear for the interview at their own expense; no TA/DA will be admissible.

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

  • Assistant Professor386
  • Professor53
  • Principal49
  • Tutor43
  • Associate Professor42
  • Librarian41
  • Physical Training Instructor (P.T.I.)18
Total Vacancies632 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay scale and remuneration are paid as per UGC, Gujarat State Government, and Shri Govind Guru University norms applicable to self-financed colleges.

Remuneration as per SGGU and Gujarat State Government self-finance college regulations. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Shri Govind Guru University website at www.sggu.ac.in and click on the recruitment link for Advertisement No. 02/SF/2026.
  2. Navigate to the Samarth Portal (sggu.samarth.edu.in) and complete candidate registration using an active email address and mobile number.
  3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, research publications, and teaching experience in the online application form.
  4. Upload scanned copies of required documents, degree certificates, mark sheets, NET/GSET/Ph.D. certificates, and No Objection Certificate (NOC, if currently employed).
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹ 500/- online on the Samarth Portal.
  6. Submit the form online latest by 30/10/2026.
  7. Download and print a hard copy of the submitted application form. Bring the printed application along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies for document verification at the interview on 03/11/2026 or 04/11/2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹ 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only), to be paid online through the Samarth Portal.

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A total of 632 academic vacancies across 85 affiliated self-financed colleges are advertised: 386 Assistant Professors, 53 Professors, 49 Principals, 43 Tutors, 42 Associate Professors, 41 Librarians, and 18 Physical Training Instructors (PTI).

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