Advt No: 04/2026 (Third Attempt)

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), Junagadh

Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disability (PwD) – Teaching Positions

Recruitment Overview	Details
Organization	Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), Junagadh
Post Name	Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Basis of Job	Regular Basis (Subject to GOG conditions/abeyance release)
Job Location	Junagadh, Gujarat
Qualification Summary	Master’s Degree, Ph.D. in relevant discipline, NET/SLET/SET (varies by post)
Salary	PML Level 10 to Level 14 ($57,700 – $2,18,200$)
Experience	Freshers to 8-10 Years (Post-wise criteria applies)
Last Date to Apply Online	08/07/2026
Total Vacancies	03 Posts (Held in abeyance status)

📋 Vacancy Breakup By Post

The recruitment drive comprises the following subject vacancies allocated specifically for eligible PwD categories:

• Professor (Sociology): 01 Post
• Associate Professor (Commerce): 01 Post
• Assistant Professor (Chemistry – Organic): 01 Post

📌 Professor (Sociology)

Details	Information
🎓 Qualification	An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline. Active research engagement with at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations-2018. OR An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. degree from academic institutions/industry with significant contributions to the discipline.
🧑‍💼 Experience	A minimum of ten (10) years of teaching experience in university/college or equivalent level research experience with evidence of successfully guided doctoral candidates.
👥 Vacancies	01 Post (Department of Sociology and Social Work)

📌 Associate Professor (Commerce)

Details	Information
🎓 Qualification	Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in concerned/allied/relevant disciplines and a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade). Minimum of 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a research score of 75.
🧑‍💼 Experience	A minimum of eight (8) years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
👥 Vacancies	01 Post (Department of Commerce and Management)

📌 Assistant Professor (Chemistry – Organic)

Details	Information
🎓 Qualification	Master’s degree with 55% marks (without rounding off or grace marks) in concerned/relevant subject. Candidate must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or SLET/SET. Ph.D. holders registered before July 11, 2009, are exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to fulfilling specific layout conditions, or if the Ph.D. degree is from a foreign top 500 ranked university.
🧑‍💼 Experience	Not explicitly required to have minimum years, but criteria based on UGC Regulations-2018 will govern shortlisting. Daily Wager, Trainee, Honorary, Adhoc, or Visiting faculty experience is not counted.
👥 Vacancies	01 Post (Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science)

💰 Salary Scale & Pay Matrix Level

Selected candidates will receive salaries based on the Pay Matrix Levels specified under regular norms:

• Professor: PML Level-14 ($1,44,200 – 2,18,200$)
• Associate Professor: PML Level-13A ($1,31,400 – 2,17,100$)
• Assistant Professor: PML Level-10 ($57,700 – 1,82,400$)

Event / Timeline Milestone	Important Dates
Official Notification Date	15/06/2026
Commencement of Online Application	18/06/2026
Last Date for Online Registration	08/07/2026
Last Date to Receive Hardcopy Applications	13/07/2026 (Up to 06:00 PM)

🎯 Selection Process Workflow

• Step 1: Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Shortlisting of candidates will be done on merit ratios according to Appendix II (Table 3A) for Assistant Professors (1:15 ratio criteria). Professors and Associate Professors are evaluated via Research/Academic Score sheets.
• Step 2: Personal Interview: Only shortlisted candidates with high academic merits will receive call letters via email to attend the interview.
• Step 3: Document Verification: Verification of original certificates and valid disability certificates during the interview process.

📝 Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the official portal and complete the online registration form before 08/07/2026.
2. Download and print two (2) hard copies of your submitted online application form.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all qualifications, experience certificates, school leaving certificate, and a valid PwD certificate in the proper order as defined in Annexure-III Checklist.
4. Submit the two sets of application packets along with an additional separate copy of the Research/Academic score (Annexure-II for senior profiles) via Courier, In Person, Registered Post, or Speed Post to the following address on or before 13/07/2026 (06:00 PM):

⚠️ Critical Candidate Instructions

• Fee Exemption: Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are completely exempted from paying application fees.
• Disability Eligibility: Only candidates possessing the specific categories of disabilities mentioned in the advertisement guidelines (Groups A, B, C, D & E) are eligible to apply.
• Abeyance Clause: These posts are currently held in abeyance; final appointment orders will strictly be released only after the official approval of the Government of Gujarat.
• No Email Applications: Submissions sent via email will not be entertained or considered.
• Experience Counting: Experience certificates will not be verified without an appointment letter, university approval validation, and endorsement documentation.

🚀 Apply Online 📄 Download Official Notification

🌐 About Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU)

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), located in the historic city of Junagadh, Gujarat, is a prominent state university established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat Public Universities Act. It offers a wide array of Post Graduate learning departments, actively working to cultivate educational progress, research-driven curriculum frameworks, and holistic skill growth infrastructure throughout the Saurashtra region.

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