Faculty Recruitment 2025 – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Post Date: 10th October 2025
Hiring Organization: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad
Organization Profile
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) was established by Act No. 14 of 1994, passed by the Gujarat State Legislature on 13th April 1994. It became the seventh Open University in India. The University offers over 80 academic programmes with an enrolment of more than 8,00,000 learners across various disciplines.
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Sociology (Second Attempt)
Eligibility Criteria
A. Essential Qualifications:
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Master’s Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from a recognized Indian or foreign university.
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Candidate must have cleared NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar test (SLET/SET).
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Candidates with a Ph.D. awarded in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (and amendments) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
Additional Ph.D. Conditions (for those registered before July 11, 2009):
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Ph.D. awarded in regular mode.
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Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners.
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Open viva voce conducted.
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Two research papers published (one in a refereed journal).
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Two papers presented at recognized conferences/seminars.
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B. Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in world university rankings (QS, THE, or ARWU).
Job Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Pay Scale:
Academic Level 10 – Entry Pay: ₹57,700/-
Mode of Application: Online and Postal
How to Apply:
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Apply online through the university website: www.baou.edu.in
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Download and print the completed application form.
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Send the hard copy along with all required documents by Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to the address given below.
Deadlines:
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Last date for online submission: 13th October 2025 (up to 23:59 hrs)
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Last date for receiving hard copy: 16th October 2025 (up to 17:00 hrs)
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Postal Address:
The Registrar
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
‘Jyotirmay’ Parisar, Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad – 382 481, Gujarat
Official Website: https://baou.edu.in/
Career Page: https://baou.edu.in/careers
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