Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) invites online applications for 27 Assistant Professor posts. Candidates must have a Master’s degree with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. as per UGC norms; certain posts require Sanskrit proficiency. Pay is Academic Level 10 (Entry Pay Rs. 57,700/-). Apply online, then send the printout of the online application by Speed Post/Courier by 23-11-2026 (17:00 Hrs). Shortlisting will be on academic score and final selection by interview.
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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Professor – Economics (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SEBC – Female: 1
- Assistant Professor – Journalism & Mass Communication (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – Sanskrit: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations. Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit required.- SEBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Management (Marketing): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- UR – Female: 1
- Assistant Professor – Social Work: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – Social Work (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SEBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Hindi: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- ST – FEMALE: 1
- Assistant Professor – Commerce (M.Com with Management): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – Sociology: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Library Science: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SEBC – FEMALE: 1
- Assistant Professor – History (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- EWS: 1
- Assistant Professor – Computer Science: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – English (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- UR – Female: 1
- Assistant Professor – Economics: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- ST: 1
- Assistant Professor – Hindu Studies (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations. Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit required.- SEBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – IKS (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – History: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – Computer Science: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SEBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Hindi (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – Management (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- ST: 1
- Assistant Professor – Gujarati: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SEBC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Sociology (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- EWS – FEMALE: 1
- Assistant Professor – Computer Science (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SC: 1
- Assistant Professor – Commerce (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – Gujarati (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- SEBC – FEMALE: 1
- Assistant Professor – Political Science (Online): 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- Unreserved: 1
- Assistant Professor – Public Administration: 1 vacancies
Qualification: A Master’s degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.- PWD: 1
Qualification Requirements
A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent foreign degree, plus NET/SLET/SET OR a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations. Ph.D. from a foreign university must be ranked among top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU. Candidates for Sanskrit, Hindu Studies and IKS must have proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be short-listed based on the academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) for Universities and Appendix II (Table 3B) for Colleges.
- Interview: Short-listed candidates will be called for interview and final selections shall be based only on performance in the interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the university website www.baou.edu.in to access the application form, fees details, and instructions.
- Complete and submit the application online through the provided application portal.
- Print the submitted online application.
- Send the printout of the online application via Speed Post or Courier so it reaches on or before 23/11/2026 till 17:00 Hrs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for the Assistant Professor posts?
Candidates must have a Master’s degree with 55% marks in the concerned/relevant/allied subject plus NET/SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations. For certain posts (Sanskrit, Hindu Studies, IKS), proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit is required.
How do I apply for the BAOU Assistant Professor recruitment?
Apply online via the university website (www.baou.edu.in) and submit the online application. After online submission, send the printout of the online application through Speed Post or Courier so it reaches by the specified last date.
What is the last date to apply for these posts?
Eligible applicants must submit online and send the printout of the online application on or before 23/11/2026 till 17:00 Hrs.
What is the selection process for the Assistant Professor positions?
Candidates will be short-listed based on academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A for Universities and Table 3B for Colleges). Short-listed candidates will be interviewed, and final selection shall be based only on interview performance.
What is the pay scale for these Assistant Professor posts?
The posts carry pay at Academic Level 10 with Entry Pay of Rs. 57,700/- as per the 7th Pay.
