Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Assistant Professor. There are a total of 27 vacancies available for this post, and the last date to apply is 23/11/2026.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open Assistant Professor 2026: 27 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Advt No | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 27 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Not specified |
| Official Website | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Website |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Last Date to Apply | 23/11/2026 |
Application Fee
The notification does not specify any application fee details.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Not specified | Not specified |
Age Limit
The notification does not mention any age limit details.
| Age Limit | Not specified |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment notification provides 27 vacancies across various subjects and disciplines. Below is the complete breakdown as officially published.
| Sr. No | Post | Subject | No of Post | 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 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Assistant Professor posts must hold a Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Additionally, candidates must have qualified NET/SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations. For certain posts, proficiency in Sanskrit is required. The notification does not specify experience requirements.
| Post | Qualification |
| Assistant Professor | A Master’s degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. |
| Assistant Professor – Sanskrit, Hindu Studies, IKS | Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Sanskrit is required. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The posts carry the pay scale of Academic Level 10 Entry Pay of Rs. 57,700/- as per the 7th Pay.
| Pay Scale | Academic Level 10 Entry Pay of Rs. 57,700/- |
Selection Process
The selection process for the Assistant Professor posts involves short-listing based on the academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) for Universities, and Appendix II (Table 3B) for Colleges, followed by an interview. Selections shall be based solely on performance in the interview.
- Short-listing based on academic scores.
- Interview.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps to apply for the Assistant Professor positions.
- Visit the university website: www.baou.edu.in.
- Download the application form and read the general instructions.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Submit the online application form.
- Print the online application form.
- Send the printed application through Speed Post or Courier.
- Ensure the application reaches by 23/11/2026 till 17:00 Hrs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
The notification does not specify experience requirements for the Assistant Professor posts, thus freshers can apply.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify if a candidate can apply for multiple posts.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates should prepare necessary educational certificates and identification documents for verification.
Documents Required
- Photo
- Signature
- ID proof
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying under the wrong category.
- Missing the application submission deadline.
- Not including required documents with the application.
- Incorrectly filling out the application form.
મુખ્ય માહિતી ગુજરાતીમાં
- સંસ્થા: ડૉ. બાબાસાહેબ આંબેડકર ઓપન યુનિવર્સિટી
- પદ: સહાયક પ્રોફેસર
- કુલ પદ: 27
- યોગ્યતા: કોઈપણ માસ્ટર્સ ડિગ્રી, એમ.ફિલ/પી.એચ.ડી
- અંતિમ તારીખ: 23/11/2026
- આવેદન કેવી રીતે કરવું: ઑફલાઇન
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर ओपन यूनिवर्सिटी
- पद: सहायक प्रोफेसर
- कुल पद: 27
- योग्यता: कोई भी मास्टर डिग्री, एम.फिल/पीएच.डी
- अंतिम तिथि: 23/11/2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन
