BKNMU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU) is hiring 12 Assistant Professors for its postgraduate departments in Junagadh. If you have a Master's degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC rules, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interviews will be held on 25 June 2026 and 26 June 2026. Salary is fixed at Rs. 30,000 per month for the 11-month contractual appointment.

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

BKNMU, Junagadh has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 17 June 2026 for teaching positions on a purely temporary contractual basis. The notice covers Assistant Professor posts in six subjects: English, Gujarati, Chemistry (Organic), Sanskrit, History, and Environmental Sciences. This is a direct walk-in process, so you need to carry the prescribed application, fee demand draft, and documents to the interview venue.

The appointment period is 11 months and it does not create a claim for permanent appointment or continuation. BKNMU may increase, reduce, fill, or not fill posts as per university requirements, so applicants should follow the official university website for updates after the interview.

Vacancy Breakdown by Subject

• Gujarati: 3 posts
• Sanskrit: 3 posts
• History: 2 posts
• Environmental Sciences: 2 posts
• English: 1 post
• Chemistry (Organic): 1 post
• Total: 12 Assistant Professor posts

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Master's degree: You need a Master's degree with 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the concerned, relevant, or allied subject.
• Teaching eligibility: You must have cleared NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar accredited test such as SLET/SET.
• Ph.D. exemption: NET/SLET/SET is not required for candidates who meet the Ph.D. exemption conditions under UGC regulations.
• Foreign Ph.D. route: A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS, THE, or ARWU is also accepted.

Important Academic Conditions

• Marks calculation: The 55% marks condition is based on qualifying marks without grace marks or rounding off.
• Relaxation: A 5% relaxation in marks is allowed for differently abled candidates as per the notification.
• Old Ph.D. holders: Candidates who obtained a Master's degree before 19 September 1991 and hold a Ph.D. get the relaxation mentioned in the notice.

Salary

• Assistant Professor fixed salary: Rs. 30,000 per month.
• Appointment period: 11 months on a temporary contractual basis.
• The notification mentions fixed pay; separate allowances are not listed.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs. 1,000
• SC / ST / SEBC / EWS: Rs. 500
• PwD candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Demand Draft in favour of Registrar, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh.
• The fee is non-refundable and must be submitted at document verification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

BKNMU will select candidates through document verification and interview. The notice says the academic score under UGC Appendix II Table 3A may be considered for shortlisting, while final selection depends on the interview.

1. Application and DD Check: Submit two hard copies of the prescribed application with the required demand draft.
2. Document Verification: Produce original certificates and self-attested supporting documents at the venue.
3. Academic Shortlisting: Academic score may be used only for shortlisting for interview.
4. Walk-in Interview: Attend the interview for the relevant subject on the scheduled date and time.
5. Final Decision: The university's decision on selection will be final.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the prescribed BKNMU application form from bknmu.edu.in.
2. Arrange the application and supporting documents as per the Annexure-II checklist.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and testimonials.
4. Prepare the correct demand draft for the application fee, unless you are exempted as PwD.
5. Bring two hard copies of the application set to the walk-in venue.
6. Reach Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Government Polytechnic Campus, Khadiya, Junagadh-362263 on the interview date for your subject.

Documents to Carry

Document order matters in this recruitment because the university has given a checklist in Annexure-II. Put the checklist at the beginning of your application, number the pages, and arrange each self-attested certificate in the same sequence so document verification is smooth.

• Academic proof: SSC, HSC, Bachelor's, Master's, NET/JRF/SLET/SET, and Ph.D. documents where applicable.
• Category proof: SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, non-creamy layer, or other applicable certificate.
• Professional proof: Experience certificates, research papers, awards, and other relevant documents.
• Fee proof: Demand Draft for the correct fee category, unless you are exempted.

Walk-in Notes

Reach early with originals because no separate call letter will be issued for this walk-in interview. If you apply for more than one subject, prepare a separate application set and separate fee DD for each post. The university also says updates and corrigenda will be posted only on bknmu.edu.in, so check the official site before travel.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 June 2026
• English and Gujarati Interview: 25 June 2026
• Remaining Subject Interviews: 26 June 2026
• Interview Slots: 10:00 AM onwards and 1:00 PM onwards as per subject schedule
• Final Walk-in Date: 26 June 2026

• Teach assigned postgraduate courses in the concerned subject
• Prepare lectures, study material, assignments, and question papers
• Evaluate student assignments, presentations, projects, and examinations
• Guide students in academic, research, and career-related work
• Support departmental academic records and university activities
• Participate in seminars, committees, and academic coordination work