🎓 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad – Faculty Recruitment 2025
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Sociology. Apply online at baou.edu.in before 13 October 2025. Salary as per UGC Academic Level 10 – ₹57,700/month.
Post Date: 12 October 2025
Organization: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)
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, and assented to by the Governor on 27th July 1994. BAOU is the seventh Open University in India, offering more than 80 programmes and serving 8,00,000+ learners across various disciplines through distance and open learning systems.
Job Title:
Assistant Professor (Sociology) – Second Attempt
Qualification:
Eligibility (A or B):
A.
i) Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a relevant subject from a recognized Indian or foreign university.
ii) Candidates must have cleared the NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC, CSIR, or similar accredited bodies.
Candidates holding a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 (and their amendments) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET, provided they meet the following:
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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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Minimum two research papers published (one in a refereed journal)
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Minimum two papers presented in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR-sponsored seminars/conferences
B.
Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 globally by QS, THE, or ARWU rankings.
Pay Scale:
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Academic Level 10
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Entry Pay: ₹57,700/- per month
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Job Location:
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Apply Mode:
Online and Postal Submission
Important Dates:
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🗓️ Last date for online submission: 13 October 2025 (till 23:59 Hrs)
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📬 Last date for physical copy submission: 16 October 2025 (till 17:00 Hrs)
(via Registered Post AD / Speed Post / Courier only)
How to Apply:
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Apply online via the official university website:
👉 https://baou.edu.in/ -
Submit the hard copy of the filled application form along with all relevant documents to the university address before the due date.
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Applications received after the deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.
📄 Apply Online: Click Here
Contact Address:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
‘Jyotirmay’ Parisar,
Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad – 382 481, Gujarat