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MKBU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Are you looking for an Assistant Professor opportunity in Gujarat's higher education sector?

Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University (MKBU), Bhavnagar has announced direct recruitment for Assistant Professor positions in various Post Graduate Departments.

The recruitment is being conducted through Employment Notification No. MKBU/ESTA/ADV/461/2026, dated 17 August 2026.

A total of 14 Assistant Professor vacancies are available across 9 departments, making this an important opportunity for eligible candidates seeking a teaching and academic career in a state public university.

Departments with Vacancies

The recruitment covers the following Post Graduate Departments:

• English
• Hindi
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• History
• Statistics
• M.C.A.
• Marine Science

Candidates should check the detailed advertisement for the department-wise number of vacancies, subject-specific qualifications and other eligibility conditions.

Eligibility

The recruitment will be governed by the applicable UGC Regulations, Gujarat Public Universities Act and Gujarat Public Universities Uniform Statutes.

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications and other eligibility requirements for the concerned subject/department.

The detailed notification should be referred to for:

• Educational qualification
• NET/SET/Ph.D. requirements
• Subject-wise eligibility
• Experience, wherever applicable
• Reservation requirements
• Other recruitment conditions

Position

Post: Assistant Professor

Total Vacancies: 14

Nature: Direct Recruitment

Organization: Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University (MKBU)

Location: Bhavnagar, Gujarat

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive the prescribed Academic Pay Level / Pay Scale as per UGC norms.

In addition to the basic pay, eligible candidates will receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Other applicable allowances
• Benefits as per Government of Gujarat rules

The exact Academic Level and pay details should be verified from the detailed department-wise advertisement.

Important Dates

Notification Date: 17 August 2026

Online Application Starts: 20 August 2026

Last Date for Online Application: 09 September 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline.

Application Fee

The application fee is:

General Category: ₹2,000

EWS / SEBC / SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1,000

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the prescribed online payment facility.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their application through the prescribed online recruitment portal / Samarth Portal.

The application process generally involves:

1. Visit the MKBU recruitment/Samarth application portal.
2. Register and complete the online application form.
3. Select the appropriate Assistant Professor post/department.
4. Enter academic, research and experience details carefully.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online.
7. Submit the application before 09 September 2026.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
9. Attach the required self-attested documents with the printed application, as instructed in the detailed advertisement.
10. Send the hard-copy application package to the university Registrar Office within the prescribed period.

Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, wherever applicable:

• Educational qualification certificates
• All relevant mark sheets
• NET/SET certificate
• Ph.D. certificate
• Experience certificate
• Research/publication details
• Caste/category certificate
• EWS/SEBC certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Application fee/payment receipt
• Printed copy of the submitted application
• Other testimonials required by the university

Recruitment Rules

The appointments will be made in accordance with the applicable:

• UGC Regulations, 2018
• Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023
• Gujarat Public Universities Uniform Statutes, 2024
• Government of Gujarat rules
• University recruitment regulations

Candidates should carefully check the detailed notification for the exact eligibility and selection criteria applicable to their department.

 Why Apply for MKBU?

This recruitment is a valuable opportunity for qualified academic professionals who want to build their career as an Assistant Professor in a public university in Gujarat.

The positions offer the opportunity to contribute to:

• Higher education
• Teaching and student development
• Academic research
• Departmental activities
• University-level academic programmes

Candidates interested in pursuing a long-term career in teaching, research and higher education should carefully review the subject-wise eligibility before applying.

Recruitment Highlights

Important Note

The 14 vacancies are distributed across 9 departments. Candidates should not rely only on the short advertisement for eligibility. Before applying, carefully check the detailed recruitment advertisement for department-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, reservation, required certificates, selection process and hard-copy submission requirements.

Last date for online application: 09 September 2026.

Notification: https://www.mkbhavuni.edu.in/mkbhavuniweb/upload/recruitment_new/short%20advertisement.pdf