Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) has notified 27 total vacancies for Assistant Professor posts. Candidates applying for the Assistant Professor posts must hold a Master's degree in the concerned/relevant/allied subject with 55% marks along with NET, SLET, SET, or Ph.D., with academic pay specified at Academic Level 10 Entry Pay of Rs. 57,700/-. Eligible applicants must submit their applications online and then send the printout of the online application through Speed Post or Courier only on or before 23/11/2026 till 17:00 Hrs. The selection process involves short-listing based on the academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) for Universities, and Appendix II (Table 3B) for Colleges, for interview only, and selections shall be based only on the performance in the interview.
BAOU Assistant Professor Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University |
| Posts | Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 27 |
| Pay | Academic Level 10 Entry Pay of Rs. 57,700/- as per 7th Pay |
| Contract Term | The notice does not mention the contract term |
| Application Mode | Online submission and submission of printout of online application through Speed Post/ Courier only |
| Last Date to Apply | 23/11/2026 till 17:00 Hrs. |
Department-wise Vacancies
The recruitment notification provides 27 vacancies across various subjects and disciplines. Below is the complete breakdown as officially published.
| Sr. No | Post | Subject | No of Post | Actual Filled Category in University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Economics-Online | 1 | SEBC - Female |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Journalism & Mass Communication- Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Sanskrit | 1 | SEBC |
| 4 | Assistant Professor | Management (Marketing) | 1 | UR - Female |
| 5 | Assistant Professor | Social Work | 1 | Unreserved |
| 6 | Assistant Professor | Social Work- Online | 1 | SEBC |
| 7 | Assistant Professor | Hindi | 1 | ST - FEMALE |
| 8 | Assistant Professor | Commerce (M.Com with Management) | 1 | Unreserved |
| 9 | Assistant Professor | Sociology | 1 | SC |
| 10 | Assistant Professor | Library Science | 1 | SEBC - FEMALE |
| 11 | Assistant Professor | History- Online | 1 | EWS |
| 12 | Assistant Professor | Computer Science | 1 | Unreserved |
| 13 | Assistant Professor | English- Online | 1 | UR - Female |
| 14 | Assistant Professor | Economics | 1 | ST |
| 15 | Assistant Professor | Hindu Studies- Online | 1 | SEBC |
| 16 | Assistant Professor | IKS- Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 17 | Assistant Professor | History | 1 | Unreserved |
| 18 | Assistant Professor | Computer Science | 1 | SEBC |
| 19 | Assistant Professor | Hindi- Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 20 | Assistant Professor | Management- Online | 1 | ST |
| 21 | Assistant Professor | Gujarati | 1 | SEBC |
| 22 | Assistant Professor | Sociology - Online | 1 | EWS - FEMALE |
| 23 | Assistant Professor | Computer Science- Online | 1 | SC |
| 24 | Assistant Professor | Commerce- Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 25 | Assistant Professor | Gujarati- Online | 1 | SEBC - FEMALE |
| 26 | Assistant Professor | Political Science- Online | 1 | Unreserved |
| 27 | Assistant Professor | Public Administration | 1 | PWD |
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations. | The notice does not specify experience |
Alternatively, the Ph.D degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) the Times Higher Education (THE) or (iii) the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai). For the post of Assistant Professor – Sanskrit, Assistant Professor – Hindu Studies, and Assistant Professor – Indian Knowledge System (IKS) candidates are required to have proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Sanskrit.
Pay and Terms
The posts carry the pay scale of Academic Level 10 Entry Pay of Rs. 57,700/- as per the 7th Pay. Minimum qualification and eligibility criteria for the posts will be as per UGC 2018 norms.
How to Apply for BAOU Assistant Professor
- Visit the university website: www.baou.edu.in for all details like application form, application fees, general instructions, necessary educational qualifications, experience, age, service terms and conditions and other relevant details for said posts.
- Online submission and Submission of printout of online application on or before Dt. 23/11/2026 till 17:00 Hrs. through Speed Post/ Courier only.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Form and Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Detailed Advertisement No: 02/2026 |
| Official Website | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Website |