VNSGU Recruitment 2026: Non-Teaching Posts and Professor of Practice Application Details

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Vacancy/Update Name: VNSGU Recruitment 2026 at a Glance | Organization/Department: wise programmes and subject areas are given in Appendix-A of the advertisement. These areas are indicative only, and any other area relevant to a Department's programmes may also b | Advt. No.: Gen/PoP/23393/2026 dated 06/10/2026 | Notification No.: GAD/Recruitment/Corrigendum/20392/2026 dated 22-09-2026 cancelled Corrigendum No | Official Website: https://www.vnsgu.ac.in | Official Notification/PDF: https://vnsgu.ac.in/uploads/assetlinks/7753ee18-6e00-45b7-90fa-46f36e25dbbf.pdf

यह तालिका VNSGU की भर्ती में उपलब्ध पदों, आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि, वेतन और आवेदन के तरीके को स्पष्ट करती है, जिससे उम्मीदवारों को आवेदन प्रक्रिया और चयन के लिए जरूरी जानकारी समझने में आसानी होती है।

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat, is taking applications for three non-teaching posts: Technical Assistant (D.C.A), Computer Operator (D.C.A) and Junior Clerk/Typist. The last date is 11-11-2026 till 6:00 pm. Under Advertisement No. Gen/PoP/23393/2026 dated 06/10/2026, the University also invites applications and nominations for Professor of Practice in its Post-Graduate Departments. This engagement is temporary and contractual, for one year, with an honorarium of ₹2,000 per hour. Professor of Practice applicants need at least fifteen years of service or experience and must apply online through a Google Form. The first batch closes on 30/10/2026, and applications are then accepted from the 1st to the 20th of every month up to 30/07/2027.

यह भर्ती तकनीकी सहायक, कंप्यूटर ऑपरेटर और जूनियर क्लर्क/टाइपिस्ट के लिए है, साथ ही प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस के लिए भी आवेदन आमंत्रित किए गए हैं। प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस के लिए 15 साल का अनुभव जरूरी है और आवेदन ऑनलाइन ही स्वीकार होंगे।

VNSGU Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee. For the non-teaching posts, it also does not give the pay, the educational qualification or the selection process.

आधिकारिक सूचना में आयु सीमा, आवेदन शुल्क या गैर-शिक्षण पदों की योग्यता और चयन प्रक्रिया का विवरण नहीं दिया गया है, इसलिए उम्मीदवारों को ये जानकारियां सीधे विश्वविद्यालय से जांचनी चाहिए।

About VNSGU

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University is a university at University Campus, Udhna-Magdalla Road, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat. Its letterhead says it is re-accredited ‘B++’ (2.86 CGPA) by NAAC. The University runs Post-Graduate Departments and self-financed programmes, and it engages Professors of Practice through Ordinance-189 and the Standard Operating Procedure circulated on 15/04/2023.

VNSGU एक मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय है जो पोस्ट-ग्रेजुएट विभाग चलाता है और प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस को अनुबंधित करता है, जो विशेषज्ञों को अस्थायी और परियोजना-आधारित रूप में जोड़ने का तरीका है।

Vacancy Details

The University’s recruitment page lists the following open posts. It does not print a number of vacancies for any of them, so each post is counted as 1 vacancy, for a total of 5.

Under the UGC Guidelines and Ordinance-189, the number of Professors of Practice in the University may never exceed 10% of the total sanctioned posts of all Departments. Appointments must also stay within 10% of the total workload of all Departments, self-financed programmes included. The Professor of Practice advertisement is a rolling advertisement. The University reserves the right to increase or reduce the number of engagements.

प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस की संख्या विश्वविद्यालय के कुल पदों का 10% से अधिक नहीं हो सकती और उनका कार्यभार भी कुल कार्यभार का 10% से अधिक नहीं होगा। आवेदन लगातार स्वीकार किए जा रहे हैं और पदों की संख्या विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा बढ़ाई या घटाई जा सकती है।

Who Can Apply

Technical Assistant (D.C.A), Computer Operator (D.C.A) and Junior Clerk/Typist

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification for these non-teaching posts.

Professor of Practice

The post is open to distinguished experts who have made remarkable contributions in their professions. The fields named include engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, commerce, social sciences, media, literature, fine arts, civil services, armed forces and the legal profession. They also include community development, panchayati raj, rural development, watershed development, water harvesting, organic farming, small green-energy systems, municipal planning, community participation, gender budgeting and planning, inclusive development of tribals and public administration, among others.

• Experience: proven expertise in the specific profession or role, with at least fifteen (15) years of service or experience, preferably at a senior level.
• Qualification: a formal academic qualification is not considered essential when the candidate has exemplary professional practice instead.
• Such experts are exempted from the requirement of publications and from the other eligibility criteria for recruiting faculty members at the Professor level. However, they must have the skills needed for the duties listed in the job description.

Departments running programmes under AICTE must also keep in view the norms of the Government of Gujarat Resolution dated 14/10/2024. Under these norms, a candidate needs one of the following:

• Ph.D. with 10 years of relevant experience in a large conglomerate; or
• Master’s degree with 15 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate; or
• B.E./B.Tech. with 17 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate; or
• Ph.D. / Master’s / B.Tech. with a minimum of five (5) patents and 5 years of experience in a start-up.

A Ph.D. is desirable for guiding research scholars at the Ph.D. level but is not mandatory for teaching.

Disqualification: people in the teaching profession, whether serving or retired, are excluded and will not be engaged as Professor of Practice. Their applications will be summarily rejected.

The Department-wise programmes and subject areas are given in Appendix-A of the advertisement. These areas are indicative only, and any other area relevant to a Department’s programmes may also be considered. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, refer to the official notification.

प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस के लिए कम से कम 15 वर्षों का अनुभव जरूरी है, औपचारिक शैक्षणिक योग्यता आवश्यक नहीं है यदि पेशेवर अनुभव उत्कृष्ट हो। शिक्षण पेशे में कार्यरत या सेवानिवृत्त लोग आवेदन नहीं कर सकते। आवेदन विभिन्न विभागों के अनुसार अलग-अलग विषय क्षेत्रों के लिए हो सकते हैं।

Pay and Tenure

The Professor of Practice honorarium is paid under University Circular No. પીજી/મહેનતાણું/11751/2022 dated 09/06/2022, at ₹2,000/- per hour. Under Ordinance-189, this amount cannot be met from the salary grant received from the State Government.

When the Professor of Practice has to travel for University work, mileage allowance is paid under Finance Department Resolution No. મસભ/102012/761/ચ dated 22/03/2022:

Travelling allowance is paid only for journeys actually made for University work, when the Head of the Department concerned certifies them. No travelling or daily allowance is paid for attending the Selection Committee/Interview.

• The first engagement is for one year and may be extended up to three years in all. After the three-year tenure, one further year may be granted for exceptionally good performance, and only once.
• The Head of the Department assesses performance and may recommend a further year. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor may approve or disapprove that recommendation.
• The position is not necessarily full-time. It is a fixed-term engagement and gives no right or claim to regular appointment, absorption, continuation or seniority in the University.
• A Professor of Practice gets no service benefits, E.P.F., gratuity or perks other than the fixed honorarium decided by the University.
• The engagement is outside the University’s sanctioned posts and does not affect the recruitment of regular faculty members.
• The Professor of Practice works in the Department to which he or she is assigned, follows its time-table and carries the weekly theory and practical load set for the position.

प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस को प्रति घंटे ₹2,000 का सम्मान राशि मिलता है, और विश्वविद्यालय कार्य के लिए यात्रा पर यात्रा भत्ता भी दिया जाता है। नियुक्ति का पहला कार्यकाल एक वर्ष का होता है, जो अधिकतम तीन वर्ष तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है। यह पद नियमित पद नहीं है और इसमें सेवा लाभ या वरिष्ठता नहीं मिलती।

VNSGU Recruitment 2026 Job Description

These are the duties and responsibilities of a Professor of Practice:

1. Involvement in the development and designing of courses and curriculum.
2. Introduction of new practice-oriented courses.
3. Delivery of lectures and involvement in practical and project work as per the given work-load and the policies of the University.
4. Encouraging students in innovation and entrepreneurship projects and providing the necessary mentorship for such activities.
5. Focusing on enhanced industry–academia collaboration.
6. Conducting workshops, seminars, special lectures and training programmes jointly with regular faculty members of the Department concerned.
7. Carrying out joint research projects or consultancy services in collaboration with regular faculty members of the Department concerned.
8. Advising and guiding students in their projects and dissertations and linking them with appropriate external stakeholders, including internship and placement opportunities.

The advertisement says experts may be engaged from these organisations and bodies (the list is indicative):

• Research organisations of State and Central Government institutions and universities (non-teaching scientific and research positions)
• Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
• National and international industry associations such as FICCI, CII and the like
• Reputed industries and non-governmental organisations
• International organisations such as the United Nations, the World Bank and similar bodies
• Civil servants (IAS / IPS / officials of Central and Provincial Services) and professionals
• Officials from professional councils
• Non-Resident Indians working with reputed overseas academic, research and industrial organisations, or with a demonstrated interest in Indian issues
• Armed forces personnel
• Persons of eminence in the chosen domain not covered above

प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस का मुख्य कार्य पाठ्यक्रम विकास, व्यावहारिक शिक्षण, छात्रों को प्रोत्साहन और उद्योग के साथ सहयोग बढ़ाना है। वे विभिन्न प्रतिष्ठित सरकारी, गैर-सरकारी, उद्योग और अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगठनों से भी आ सकते हैं।

How to Apply for VNSGU Recruitment 2026

Technical Assistant (D.C.A), Computer Operator (D.C.A) and Junior Clerk/Typist

Apply through the “Apply” link next to each notice under Non-Teaching/Administrative Positions on the Current Advertisement page of the University website, www.vnsgu.ac.in, by 11-11-2026 till 6:00 pm. The page also lists Gujarati notices on the administrative cadre recruitment, including one dated 19-10-26 and one on the recruitment process.

Professor of Practice

Applications are accepted online only. Physical forms are not accepted.

1. Open the Google Form at https://forms.gle/mPx6MJsWUifqFBVm8, or scan the QR code given in the advertisement.
2. Check the form fields listed in Annexure-I, and keep the information and soft copies of your documents ready.
3. Upload self-attested testimonials, certificates and supporting documents in PDF format. Bring the originals for verification when called.
4. To apply to more than one Department or subject area, give your order of preference and make a separate submission for each Department.
5. Record in the form your consent to serve as Professor of Practice if selected.
6. Submit the form by 30/10/2026 (11:59 hrs) for the First Batch. After that, the form is open from the 1st to the 20th of each month up to 30/07/2027.

Experts can also be nominated by others, or can send their own nomination to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor with a detailed biodata and a short write-up on how they could contribute to the University. A nomination by others must include the biodata and the written consent of the expert. For queries, email [email protected] and put your mobile number in the body of the email.

गैर-शिक्षण पदों के लिए विश्वविद्यालय की वेबसाइट पर आवेदन करना होगा, जबकि प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस के लिए केवल ऑनलाइन गूगल फॉर्म से आवेदन स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। एक से अधिक विभागों के लिए अलग-अलग आवेदन करना होगा। नामांकन भी किया जा सकता है।

Selection and Interview

Professors of Practice are selected under the “Procedure for Selection of Professor of Practice” in Ordinance-189 and the University Circular dated 15/04/2023.

• The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor may invite nominations from eminent experts, with or without a recommendation from the Department. Because the position is held by persons of eminence, the Vice-Chancellor may also nominate eminent experts and approve their engagement directly.
• All other candidates go through the Selection Committee. The Committee has the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor or his or her representative, the Head of the Department concerned, the Dean of the respective Faculty, two subject experts nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, and one eminent external member (non-academic) nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
• The minimum quorum is four members, and the Vice-Chancellor or his or her representative must be present.
• The University approves the engagement based on the Selection Committee’s recommendations. It then issues a letter of engagement, and the expert must join the Department within the period stated in it.
• Meeting the eligibility criteria does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called before the Selection Committee.

प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस के चयन में विश्वविद्यालय के वाइस-चांसलर की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका होती है, जो सीधे विशेषज्ञों को नियुक्त कर सकते हैं या चयन समिति के माध्यम से चयन करते हैं। पात्रता पूरी करना चयन के लिए बुलाए जाने की गारंटी नहीं है।

Important Dates

आवेदन की अंतिम तिथियां प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस के लिए 30 अक्टूबर 2026 (पहली बैच) और गैर-शिक्षण पदों के लिए 11 नवंबर 2026 हैं। प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस के लिए आवेदन प्रत्येक माह 1 से 20 तारीख तक स्वीकार किए जाते रहेंगे।

Important Instructions

• Applications that are incomplete or missing the required uploads may be rejected, and no correspondence will be entertained.
• The University reserves the right to add or delete any Department or subject area, and to cancel the advertisement in whole or in part at any stage without giving a reason.
• The University reserves the right not to make any engagement against any or all of the advertised areas.
• Any suppression or misrepresentation of facts will lead to cancellation of the candidature or termination of the engagement at any stage, without notice.
• The University’s decision on eligibility, shortlisting and final selection will be final and binding.
• All disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Surat.

आवेदन अधूरे या आवश्यक दस्तावेजों के बिना अस्वीकृत हो सकते हैं। विश्वविद्यालय किसी भी समय विभाग या विषय क्षेत्र में बदलाव कर सकता है और चयन संबंधी निर्णय अंतिम होता है। विवादों का निपटारा केवल सूरत के न्यायालयों में होगा।

Closed Openings on the VNSGU Recruitment Page

The same page lists these openings, whose last dates have passed:

For the Assistant Librarian, Cook-Khansama, Technician ‘A’ (USIC), Technician ‘B’ (USIC), Technical Assistant (Bioscience) and Driver posts, the page lists Gujarati notices on the competitive examination pattern, general instructions and detailed syllabus. It also lists a Gujarati notice on publishing the waiting list for various administrative cadre posts.

For the Finance and Accounts Officer post, Notification No. GAD/Recruitment/Corrigendum/20392/2026 dated 22-09-2026 cancelled Corrigendum No. GAD/Recruitment/Corrigendum/14680/2026 dated 01-07-2026. The eligibility criteria, terms and conditions in the original Employment Notice No. GAD/EmpNotice/14041/2026 dated 24-06-2026 remain applicable.

The two JRF positions were under the GSBTM, GoG, Gandhinagar sponsored project “Exploration of traditional and alternative natural farming inputs on conventional and vertical farming for economic and sustainable agriculture practice”. The project was sanctioned by letter GSBTM/JD (R&D)/661/2022-23/00172813 dated 06/02/2023. Prof. Rajesh Patel was the PI and Dr. Anjana Ghelani the Co-I. The JRF eligibility was M. Sc. with specialization in Microbiology or Biotechnology with a minimum of 55% Marks, and age less than 30 years on the date of the advertisement. The positions were purely temporary till the end of the project, and the fellowship was as per GSBTM, DST, GoG guideline.

कुछ पदों के लिए आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि समाप्त हो चुकी है, जैसे कि असिस्टेंट लाइब्रेरियन और जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो। ये पद एक विशेष परियोजना के अंतर्गत अस्थायी थे।

VNSGU Recruitment 2026 Important Links

यह लिंक आवेदन फॉर्म, आधिकारिक अधिसूचना और विश्वविद्यालय की वेबसाइट तक सीधे पहुंच प्रदान करते हैं, जिससे उम्मीदवार आवेदन प्रक्रिया को सरलता से पूरा कर सकते हैं।

VNSGU Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

FAQs से उम्मीदवारों को पदों की संख्या, अंतिम तिथियां, पात्रता, चयन प्रक्रिया और आवेदन के नियमों की स्पष्ट जानकारी मिलती है, जिससे वे अपने आवेदन को सही तरीके से तैयार कर सकते हैं।

अतिरिक्त सुझाव: VNSGU भर्ती 2026 में आवेदन के लिए जरूरी बातें

प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस पद के लिए केवल ऑनलाइन आवेदन स्वीकार किए जाएंगे, इसलिए आवेदन के समय सभी आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ स्कैन करके तैयार रखें।

गैर-शिक्षण पदों के लिए योग्यता और वेतन विवरण आधिकारिक अधिसूचना में स्पष्ट नहीं है, इसलिए आवेदन से पहले विश्वविद्यालय की वेबसाइट पर अपडेट्स जांचना फायदेमंद होगा।

प्रोफेसर ऑफ प्रैक्टिस की नियुक्ति अस्थायी होती है और नियमित पदों के लिए अधिकार नहीं देती, इसलिए इसे अनुभव और सम्मान प्राप्त करने का अवसर समझकर आवेदन करें।

आवेदन करते समय विभागों की प्राथमिकता स्पष्ट रूप से दें क्योंकि एक से अधिक विभागों के लिए अलग-अलग आवेदन करना आवश्यक है।

अधूरे या गलत दस्तावेज़ों के कारण आवेदन रद्द हो सकते हैं, इसलिए ध्यानपूर्वक सभी निर्देशों का पालन करें।