BAOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 27 Posts
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Published
- Posts
- 27
- Last date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Postgraduate
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is hiring 27 Assistant Professors across many subjects. Most posts need a Master's degree in the relevant subject with 55% marks, plus NET, SLET, SET or an eligible PhD. Applications close on 23 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Who Should Apply for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026
Candidates with a Master's degree at 55% in the subject of the post, who have cleared NET, SLET, SET or hold an eligible PhD, may apply; those with only a bachelor's degree or without NET or PhD should not.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Submit the online application first, then send a printout by Speed Post or Courier only, not by hand or email.
- For Sanskrit, Hindu Studies and IKS posts, you must be able to read, write and speak Sanskrit, so prepare proof of this before applying.
- Check the full notice on www.baou.edu.in for the application form, fee and document list before you start, because they are not shown here.
- Confirm your category and any female or PWD reservation against the vacancy table, since the seat is tied to a specific category.
BAOU Assistant Professor 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर ओपन यूनिवर्सिटी (BAOU), अहमदाबाद ने Assistant Professor के 27 पदों पर भर्ती का विज्ञापन (संख्या 02/2026) जारी किया है। आवेदन के लिए संबंधित विषय में 55% अंकों के साथ मास्टर डिग्री तथा NET/SLET/SET या पात्र PhD होना आवश्यक है, और पात्रता UGC 2018 नियमों के अनुसार होगी। चयन शैक्षणिक स्कोर के आधार पर शॉर्टलिस्टिंग और फिर इंटरव्यू से होगा। ऑनलाइन आवेदन www.baou.edu.in पर करना है, तथा आवेदन की प्रिंटआउट 23 नवंबर 2026 को या उससे पहले, शाम 5:00 बजे तक स्पीड पोस्ट या कूरियर से भेजनी होगी।
Download the BAOU Assistant Professor Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 20 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 23 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Advertisement date | 2026-10-20 |
| Published on this site | 20 Oct 2026 |
BAOU Assistant Professor 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 27
| Sr. No | Post | Subject | No of Post | Actual Filled Category in University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Economics-Online | 1 | SEBC - Female |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Journalism & Mass Communication-Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Sanskrit | 1 | SEBC |
| 4 | Assistant Professor | Management (Marketing) | 1 | UR - Female |
| 5 | Assistant Professor | Social Work | 1 | Unreserved |
| 6 | Assistant Professor | Social Work-Online | 1 | SEBC |
| 7 | Assistant Professor | Hindi | 1 | ST - FEMALE |
| 8 | Assistant Professor | Commerce (M.Com with Management) | 1 | Unreserved |
| 9 | Assistant Professor | Sociology | 1 | SC |
| 10 | Assistant Professor | Library Science | 1 | SEBC - FEMALE |
| 11 | Assistant Professor | History-Online | 1 | EWS |
| 12 | Assistant Professor | Computer Science | 1 | Unreserved |
| 13 | Assistant Professor | English-Online | 1 | UR - Female |
| 14 | Assistant Professor | Economics | 1 | ST |
| 15 | Assistant Professor | Hindu Studies-Online | 1 | SEBC |
| 16 | Assistant Professor | IKS-Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 17 | Assistant Professor | History | 1 | Unreserved |
| 18 | Assistant Professor | Computer Science | 1 | SEBC |
| 19 | Assistant Professor | Hindi-Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 20 | Assistant Professor | Management-Online | 1 | ST |
| 21 | Assistant Professor | Gujarati | 1 | SEBC |
| 22 | Assistant Professor | Sociology-Online | 1 | EWS - FEMALE |
| 23 | Assistant Professor | Computer Science-Online | 1 | SC |
| 24 | Assistant Professor | Commerce-Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 25 | Assistant Professor | Gujarati-Online | 1 | SEBC - FEMALE |
| 26 | Assistant Professor | Political Science-Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 27 | Assistant Professor | Public Administration | 1 | PWD |
BAOU Assistant Professor 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Master's degree with 55% marks in relevant subject from Indian university or equivalent foreign degree, plus NET/SLET/SET or eligible PhD (or PhD from top-500 ranked foreign university)
Other Conditions
- Eligibility as per UGC 2018 norms
- For Sanskrit, Hindu Studies and IKS posts: proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit required
Posts located in: Gujarat. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
BAOU Assistant Professor 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay level is Academic Level 10 under the 7th Pay Commission, with an entry basic pay of ₹57,700 a month.
As printed in the notification: Assistant Professor - Pay Scale as per 7th Pay: Academic Level 10 Entry Pay of Rs.57700/-
BAOU Assistant Professor 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic score, followed by interview
How to Apply for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026
- Online application on university website; submit printout of online application through Speed Post/Courier only on or before 23/11/2026 till 17:00 hrs
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Before You Apply for BAOU Assistant Professor 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Master's degree with 55% marks in relevant subject from Indian university or equivalent foreign degree, plus NET/SLET/SET or eligible PhD (or PhD from top-500 ranked foreign university)).
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 23 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (1 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
BAOU Assistant Professor 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year Master's students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires a Master's degree with 55% marks, so check the full notice on www.baou.edu.in before applying.
Do I need NET if I have a PhD?
An eligible PhD can replace NET, SLET or SET, but only if it meets the conditions listed in the notice, such as external evaluation and published papers.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not state the fee in the text provided. Check www.baou.edu.in for the application fee details.
How is the selection done?
Candidates are shortlisted on academic score, and then selected through an interview. The exact weightage is on the university website.
Abbreviations on This Page
- UR
- Unreserved
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- SEBC
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
- PWD
- Persons with Disabilities
- NET
- National Eligibility Test
- SLET
- State Level Eligibility Test
- SET
- State Eligibility Test
- UGC
- University Grants Commission
- CSIR
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- IKS
- Indian Knowledge System
- PhD
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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