Gujarat University, a state university in Ahmedabad, has announced recruitment for Teaching Assistant positions in Economics under its University School of Social Sciences. There are three posts in total, offered on a purely contractual adhoc basis for the university's M.A. (Regular) degree course. The role involves teaching and related academic duties in the Department of Economics, and selection will be through a walk-in interview.
Gujarat University Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 22 Oct 2026, Reporting 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM; Registration 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM; Document Verification 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM; Screening Test/Interview 11 AM onwards
Department of Economics, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009
- Notification06 Oct
- Walk-in22 Oct
About Gujarat University Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gujarat University
- Post Name
- Teaching Assistant in Economics
- Job Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET / GSET qualification, or a Ph.D. degree exempting the candidate from NET/SLET/GSET
- Tenure
- 10 months from the date of joining
- Notice Period
- One month's written notice on either side, or one month's salary in lieu of notice
Vacancy Breakdown
Teaching Assistant in Economics
3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant in Economics | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Teaching Assistant in Economics
(A)(i) A Master's degree with 55% marks (without including any grace mark procedure or rounding off) or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed, in Economics / Applied Economics subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. (ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / GSET, or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil. / Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments, as the case may be, exempted from NET/SLET/GSET. Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 shall be governed by the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and shall be exempted from NET/SLET/GSET subject to the conditions certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned. OR (B) The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university / institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the Times Higher Education (THE) or the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant in Economics | (A)(i) A Master's degree with 55% marks (without including any grace mark procedure or rounding off) or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed, in Economics / Applied Economics subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. (ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / GSET, or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil. / Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments, as the case may be, exempted from NET/SLET/GSET. Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 shall be governed by the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and shall be exempted from NET/SLET/GSET subject to the conditions certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned. OR (B) The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university / institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the Times Higher Education (THE) or the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai). |
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held in offline mode on 22 October 2026 at the Director Room, School of Social Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
- 2MCQ Screening Test
The Department may conduct an MCQ screening test based on the NET/GSET syllabus if the number of candidates is high.
- 3Teaching Demonstration
The Department may also see the teaching demonstration of the candidate if found necessary.
Salary Structure
Rs. 45,000 per month consolidated for 10 months; stipend is not paid during Diwali and Summer vacation
How to Apply
- 1Download and fill the application form given in the official notification PDF.
- 2Report in person to the Department of Economics, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 on 22 October 2026 between 9:30 am and 10:30 am.
- 3Complete registration at Classroom No. 19 between 9:30 am and 11:00 am.
- 4Attend document verification at the Department Office between 10:00 am and 11:30 am with all original documents and one set of self-attested copies.
- 5Appear for the screening test, interview and/or teaching demonstration at the Director Room, School of Sciences from 11 am onwards.
Reporting Venue
Department of Economics, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009
Reporting time: Reporting 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM; Registration 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM; Document Verification 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM; Screening Test/Interview 11 AM onwards
Candidates must report in person at the Department of Economics, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 between 9:30 am and 10:30 am on 22 October 2026 with all original supporting documents and one set of self-attested copies. Registration is at Classroom No. 19 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, document verification at the Department Office from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, and the screening test, interview and/or teaching demonstration at the Director Room, School of Sciences from 11 am onwards. No candidate will be allowed to register after 10:30 am.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original degree certificates and semester-wise marks sheets
•NET / SLET / GSET certificate (if applicable)
•Experience certificates and testimonials
•One set of self-attested copies of all required documents
•Caste certificate of the appropriate authority (if applicable)
Important Details
- The appointment is purely contractual adhoc for 10 months and automatically ceases on completion of the period; it confers no right to absorption against any regular vacancy.
- Teaching assistants are not eligible for the Provident Fund Scheme or membership of any other welfare scheme applicable to regular employees.
- Working hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:10 p.m.
- Monday to Saturday, with a weekly workload of 40 hours of which 18 hours are direct teaching.
- Selected candidates get 10 days of casual leave at one day per month, and un-availed leave lapses at the end of the term.
- Stipend is not paid during Diwali and Summer vacation, and absence other than authorised leave is treated as Leave without Pay.
- Appointees cannot leave mid-semester and must complete exam-related duties such as paper setting and evaluation; failing this, no experience certificate is issued.
- They are barred from politics, strikes, private tuition and business assignments.
Terms and Conditions
- The appointment is for the Department of Economics for its M.A. (Regular) degree course, which is a grant-in-aid programme.
- Duties include teaching and other activities connected with the educational administration of the department such as admission work, conduct of examination, invigilation, placement related activities and project guidance.
- The candidate may also be required to teach and undertake other activities in other schools or departments of the University as assigned.
- During periods when the teaching load is nil or low, including student vacation, the appointee will undertake admission work, evaluation of examinations and projects, student feedback, syllabus review and planning of new projects.
- The Department or University may revise the terms and conditions in the overall interest of the department and the revised terms will be binding.
- The appointee must maintain confidentiality of information and data and of examination related work.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 91-9426406097
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gujarat University Teaching Assistant post permanent?
No. It is a purely contractual adhoc appointment for 10 months from the date of joining and does not confer any right to absorption against a regular vacancy.
Can a candidate without NET or SLET apply?
Yes, if the candidate holds a Ph.D. awarded under the UGC Regulations of 2009 or 2016, or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of the QS, THE or ARWU world rankings, which exempts them from NET/SLET/GSET.
Can a candidate report late on the interview day?
No. Registration closes at 10:30 am and no candidate will be allowed to register if he or she reports after that time.
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