VNSGU Surat Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 194 Assistant Professor, Tutor, and More Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

VNSGU Surat Recruitment 2026: Notification for 194 Assistant Professor, Tutor, and More Posts

1. Recruitment Overview

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat has released an official notification for the recruitment of 194 temporary positions including Assistant Professor, Temporary Teaching Assistant, and Tutor. This is a significant opportunity for academic professionals looking to join a prestigious state university in Gujarat. The recruitment is being conducted for various departments across Science, Arts, Management, Commerce, Law, and Computer Science.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on application review, shortlisting, and an Interview/Written Test (as decided by the Selection Committee). It is not a fully competitive preliminary/mains examination.

2. Key Highlights Table

3. Vacancy Details

The total of 194 posts is distributed across various categories and departments. Below is the breakdown by Post Name and Department.

A. Post-wise Distribution

B. Department-wise Breakdown

• Science: Aquatic Biology, Bio-Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Biotechnology.
• Arts: Comparative Literature, Economics, English, Gujarati, Human Resource Development, Journalism & Mass Communication, Public Administration, Rural Studies, Sociology, Tribal Studies, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Center for Hindu Studies, IAS/IPS Training Centre.
• Management / Commerce / Law: Business & Industrial Management, Commerce, Law.
• Computer Science & IT: Computer Science, Information & Communication Technology (ICT).
• Others: Architecture, Interior Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Note: Full department-wise breakup, specializations, and reservation details (OPEN, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Women, PwD) are available on the university website.

C. Pay Scale/Salary & Age Limit

Age Limit: Upper age limit is 40 years (likely for Assistant Professor) and 35 years (likely for Teaching Assistant/Tutor), as per UGC/AICTE norms. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD is applicable as per Government of Gujarat rules.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Master’s Degree in concerned/allied/relevant subject with minimum eligibility conditions as prescribed in UGC Notification 2018.
  • For Assistant Professor: NET/SET/Ph.D. as per UGC 2018 norms.
  • Specialization must match or be allied to the advertised post.
• Desirable: Proven research track record, publications, patents as per regulatory guidelines.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Age as on: The notification implies age calculation is based on the date of the advertisement (likely 24/02/2026), but candidates must verify the specific cut-off date in the official PDF.
• Age Relaxation: Standard relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates as per Gujarat Government rules.

Mandatory Requirements

• No specific physical standards mentioned.
• Knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi may be required as per university regulations (candidates should check specific department requirements).

5. Selection Process

The recruitment is not based on a standard written exam but involves the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the online application and uploaded documents (academic merit).
2. Interview / Written Test: A Selection Committee will decide whether to conduct an interview, a written test, or a presentation.
3. Document Verification: Final selection is subject to verification of original documents.

6. Application Fee

(Note: Fee details were not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Candidates should refer to the official PDF notification for exact fee structure. Generally, it is subject to university norms.)

7. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official application portal: http://vnsgurec.samarth.edu.in/ or www.vnsgu.ac.in.
2. Read the official notification carefully (Advt No: GAD/TAP/E.N./4169/2026 & 4170/2026).
3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
4. Upload required documents (Passport size photo, Signature, Qualification certificates, Experience letters).
5. Important: Submit a separate application for each post/department if applying for multiple positions.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via the online payment gateway.
7. Submit the application before 26th March 2026 (06:10 PM).
8. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

8. Important Dates

9. Important Links

• Official Notification PDF (TAP Regular)
• Official Notification PDF (Self-Financed)
• Apply Online Link
• Official VNSGU Website