SPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 32 Vacancies

About This Job

Sardar Patel University (SPU) is hiring 32 Assistant Professor posts across science, commerce, arts, education and pharmacy departments at Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. If you have the required Master's degree, NET/GSLET/GSET or Ph.D. qualification as per UGC/AICTE/NCTE rules, you can apply through the online portal and then send the hard copy. The online form closes on 14 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m., and the printed application must reach the university by 19 June 2026 at 5:00 p.m.. Salary is in Academic Level 10, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month, plus allowances as per university and Gujarat Government rules.

Sardar Patel University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 32 Posts

Sardar Patel University (SPU), Vallabh Vidyanagar, has issued Employment Notification No. B/S/2/798 dated 08 May 2026 for Assistant Professor recruitment under Adv. Est-1-2026 to Est-19-2026. The notice covers 19 department-wise advertisements, including Chemistry, Material Science, Biosciences, Business Studies, MBA, Psychology, Library Science, Education and Pharmaceutical Science. Selection is interview-based with no written exam mentioned, so your qualification documents, research score, publications and interview performance matter strongly.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

• Biosciences: 5 posts
• Business Studies: 4 posts
• Chemistry: 2 posts
• Material Science: 2 posts
• Economics: 2 posts
• History: 2 posts
• Political Science: 2 posts
• Sanskrit: 2 posts
• Other single-post departments: 11 posts across Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics, CISST, MBA, Psychology, Gujarati, English, Library Science, M.B. Patel College of Education and Pharmaceutical Science

Category summary:

• ST: 6 posts
• SEBC: 9 posts
• EWS: 3 posts
• General: 13 posts
• PwBD: 1 post reserved horizontally among all categories

Who Can Apply?

Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages and Library Science

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree with 55% marks in the concerned, relevant or allied subject.
• NET/Ph.D. condition: You must have cleared NET, GSLET or GSET, or you must be exempt through a Ph.D. route allowed under UGC rules.
• Foreign Ph.D. route: A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU is also accepted as per the notice.

Management / MBA

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's degree plus MBA, CA, PGDM, ICWA or M.Com with First Class.
• Experience: You need 2 years of professional experience after the Master's degree, along with NET/Ph.D. eligibility or the foreign Ph.D. route.

M.B. Patel College of Education

• Qualification: You need a postgraduate degree with 55% marks in the relevant school subject and M.Ed. with 55% marks.
• Alternative route: M.A. Education with B.Ed. or B.El.Ed. and 55% marks is also listed, along with NET/Ph.D. conditions.

Pharmaceutical Science

• Qualification: You need B.Pharm, pharmacist registration, First Class Master's degree in Pharmacy and Ph.D. in Pharmacy.
• Desirable: Teaching, research, industrial or professional experience and papers in conferences or refereed journals are preferred.

Salary

• Pay level: Assistant Professor posts carry Academic Level 10.
• Pay range: Salary is Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month.
• Allowances: The post carries Dearness Allowance and other benefits as per State Government and Sardar Patel University rules.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs. 1,000, non-refundable.
• Other categories: Rs. 450, non-refundable.
• Payment mode: Pay the fee through the online application portal.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The SPU notice says the academic score is used for shortlisting, and final selection is based on the interview.

1. Online application and hard-copy scrutiny: SPU checks whether your online form, hard copy, fee and documents are complete.
2. Academic score / research score: Your qualification, research papers, publications, conference papers, projects and experience proofs are checked as per UGC rules.
3. Shortlisting for interview: The university may restrict the number of candidates based on higher qualifications and experience.
4. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for personal interview. No TA/DA is paid for attending.
5. Document verification: Original documents and category proofs may be checked before appointment.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SPU recruitment portal at rms.spuportal.in.
2. Register, log in and fill the online form for the correct Adv. Est-1-2026 to Est-19-2026 department.
3. Upload or enter your qualification, experience, publication and category details as asked in the form.
4. Pay the required processing fee online.
5. Submit the online form before 14 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m..
6. Take a printout of the submitted online application.
7. Attach self-attested documents in proper sequence and send the hard copy to The Registrar, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120, Gujarat so it reaches by 19 June 2026 at 5:00 p.m..

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 13 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 June 2026, 11:59 p.m.
• Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 19 June 2026, up to 5:00 p.m.
• Interview Date: To be announced on the university website or by email/call letter

Documents to Keep Ready

• Application printout: Keep the printed online form with your candidate ID and post details.
• Academic proof: Attach mark sheets, degree certificates, NET/GSLET/GSET certificate or Ph.D. exemption proof.
• Research and experience proof: Add publications, conference papers, appointment orders, pay slips and experience certificates wherever you claim them.
• Category/NOC proof: Attach SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD certificate, non-creamy layer certificate, NOC or AIU equivalence certificate if applicable.

• Teach assigned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the relevant department
• Prepare lesson plans, study material, assignments and examination papers
• Evaluate answer scripts, projects, seminars and practical work as assigned
• Guide students in academic, research and career-related matters
• Conduct research and publish papers in recognised journals and conferences
• Participate in departmental committees, university activities and academic administration
• Follow UGC, Government of Gujarat and Sardar Patel University academic rules