BKNMU Teaching Posts Recruitment 2026

BKNMU is hiring 3 teaching posts in its PG Departments at Junagadh, Gujarat. The posts are Professor in Sociology, Associate Professor in Commerce, and Assistant Professor in Chemistry (Organic). This is a special recruitment drive for Persons with Disability candidates, and only candidates with the advertised disability categories can apply. The last date for online application is 8 July 2026, and the hard copy must reach the university by 13 July 2026.

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University Teaching Posts Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), Junagadh has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 (Third Attempt) for direct recruitment to regular teaching posts. The posts are in the Sociology and Social Work, Commerce and Management, and Chemistry and Forensic Science departments. Appointment orders are subject to Government of Gujarat approval, so selected candidates should note this condition before applying.

Vacancy Breakdown

Reservation note: This advertisement is for PwD candidates in the disability groups mentioned in the notice, including blind/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, locomotor disability-related categories, specific learning disability, mental illness, and multiple disabilities as applicable.

Who Can Apply?

Professor - Sociology

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. in the concerned, allied, or relevant discipline.
• Research work: You need at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018.
• Experience: You need at least 10 years of teaching or research experience at university, college, or equivalent level, with doctoral guidance evidence; outstanding professionals with a Ph.D. and 10 years experience may also apply.

Associate Professor - Commerce

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. in the concerned, allied, or relevant discipline.
• Academic marks: You need a Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, without grace marks.
• Experience and research: You need at least 8 years of teaching or research experience, at least 7 publications, and a research score of 75.

Assistant Professor - Chemistry (Organic)

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned, relevant, or allied subject.
• NET/SLET/SET: You must have cleared NET, CSIR NET, SLET, SET, or a similar UGC-accredited test unless you are exempt under the Ph.D. rules mentioned in the notice.
• Foreign Ph.D. route: A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS, THE, or ARWU is also accepted under the stated route.

Special PwD Condition

• PwD-only drive: Only candidates having the disabilities advertised for these posts can apply.
• Disability certificate: You must submit the relevant disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Marks relaxation: A 5% relaxation is allowed at Bachelor's and Master's level for differently abled candidates as per the notification.

Age Limit

• The notification does not state a separate recruitment age limit for these posts.
• Superannuation age: Age of superannuation will be as per UGC/Government of Gujarat norms.

Salary

• Professor: Pay Matrix Level-14, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200.
• Associate Professor: Pay Matrix Level-13A, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100.
• Assistant Professor: Pay Matrix Level-10, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400.
• Allowances and service conditions will follow UGC, Gujarat Public Universities Uniform Statutes 2024, and Government of Gujarat rules as applicable.

Application Fee

• PwD candidates: No fee. The notification says Persons with Disability candidates are exempted from payment of the prescribed fees.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

BKNMU will shortlist and select candidates under UGC Regulations 2018 and the Gujarat Public Universities Uniform Statutes 2024. The notice highlights interview-based selection and document verification.

1. Application scrutiny: The university will check the online application, hard copies, certificates, disability proof, experience documents, and required annexures.
2. Academic or research score: Professor and Associate Professor applicants must enter the relevant research or academic score as per Appendix-II, Table-2. Assistant Professor applicants must submit Annexure-I Table-3A.
3. Shortlisting for interview: For Assistant Professor, suitable candidates with higher merit may be called in the proportion of 1:15; if fewer candidates qualify, only those candidates will be called.
4. Interview: Call letters and interview communication will be sent by email or displayed on the university website.
5. Document verification: Original testimonials, certificates, and supporting documents must be produced at the time of interview if called.

How to Apply

1. Go to the BKNMU recruitment section at www.bknmu.edu.in and open Advertisement No. 04/2026.
2. Fill in the online application and upload the required enclosures before 8 July 2026.
3. Take printouts of the submitted application and arrange all supporting documents in the checklist order.
4. Send two hard copies of the application with self-attested documents by courier, in person, registered post, or speed post.
5. Address the hard copy to The Registrar, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Government Polytechnic Campus, BKNMU Road, Khadiya, Junagadh-362263.
6. Make sure the hard copy reaches the university by 13 July 2026 up to 06:00 pm.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 July 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 13 July 2026 up to 06:00 pm
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned PG courses in the relevant department
• Prepare lectures, study material, assignments, and examination work
• Guide students in academic projects, research work, and career planning
• Conduct research and publish papers in recognised academic journals
• Work on departmental committees and university academic activities
• Maintain records related to teaching, assessment, research, and student progress
• Follow UGC and university rules for teaching, research, and administration