Gujarat University Teaching Assistant (Psychology) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Gujarat University; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Gujarat University in Ahmedabad invites applications for 1 Teaching Assistant position in the HPP Programme (PGDCP). The post is contractual for up to 10 months.

The selected candidate will work at the Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The monthly honorarium is ₹25,000 consolidated, with eligibility including MA in Psychology and a Counselling Psychology qualification plus valid RCI licence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology is required.
• Counselling Psychology qualification with a valid RCI licence is mandatory.
• Post could involve contractual, temporary posting.

Skills

Counselling skills

RCI licence

Education

M.A. in Psychology

Counselling Psychology with RCI licence

Job description

The Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, is hiring for 1 Teaching Assistant post in the HPP Programme, Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PGDCP). The post is contractual. Applications in the prescribed format go to the Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat. They must reach the department by 5 November 2026, up to 5 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

Gujarat University Teaching assistant at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Post(s) Teaching Assistant (HPP Programme – PGDCP)

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Pay ₹25,000/- per month (Consolidated Honorarium)

Qualification M.A. in Psychology, plus a qualification/course in Counselling Psychology with a valid RCI licence

Nature of Appointment Contractual, for 10 Months / As per University Rules

Job Location School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Apply By Offline, in the prescribed application form, to the Department of Psychology address

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About Gujarat University Teaching assistant

Gujarat University is a university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This post is with its Department of Psychology, which comes under the School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy. The Teaching Assistant will work in the department's HPP Programme, which runs the Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PGDCP).

Where and How to Send

Send to this address:

Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat

The application must reach the department by 5 November 2026, up to 5 PM. The notice does not say whether the application should be sent by post or delivered by hand, and it gives no wording for the envelope.

The application form asks for the following:

• Full name, gender (Male/Female), date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) and category (OPEN/SC/ST/SEBC/PH)
• A recent passport-size photograph, pasted in the box on the form
• Address for communication, mobile number and e-mail ID
• Educational qualifications (marked compulsory) for B.A., M.A. and the Counseling Course: university/institution, main subject, class/division, percentage/CGPA and year of passing
• RCI registration/licence details: RCI registration number, professional registration, date of registration and validity (if applicable)
• A signed declaration with place and date. In it, the applicant confirms that the information is true and that they meet all the essential educational, professional and experience requirements. It also states that wrong, incomplete or misleading information may lead to cancellation of the candidature or appointment at any stage.

For further information, the notice asks candidates to contact the Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

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There is one post: Teaching Assistant in the PGDCP, Department of Psychology, Gujarat University. The notice lists these details:

• Essential educational qualifications: candidates must have all of the following:
  • A Master's Degree (M.A.) in Psychology from a recognised university.
  • A qualification/course in Counselling Psychology from a recognised institution/university, along with a valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) licence, which is mandatory.
• Honorarium: ₹25,000/- per month (consolidated), as per Gujarat University guidelines. The honorarium will not be paid during the Diwali/Summer vacation.
• Nature of appointment: purely temporary and contractual, for a maximum period of 10 months. The notice gives the tenure as "10 Months / As per University Rules".
• Place of posting: School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

For the full eligibility conditions of the post, candidates should check the official notification.

Send the following with the filled application form. All certificates and documents must be self‑attested copies:

• Academic qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Counselling certificate
• Government‑issued identity proof
• Any other relevant supporting documents

Selection Process

The University will check every application carefully. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

• Who is considered: only candidates who meet all the essential qualifications and experience criteria. Applications that do not meet the essential eligibility criteria will not be considered.
• Shortlisting: candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of their qualifications, experience and professional credentials. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection or a call for interview.
• Interview and assessment: the University reserves the right to hold an interview and/or a skill‑based assessment as part of the selection process.
• Verification: candidates must bring their original certificates and documents to the interview/selection for verification.
• Final decision: the decision of the competent authority of Gujarat University on eligibility, selection and appointment shall be final.
• The appointment will be purely contractual. It does not give any right or claim to a permanent appointment at Gujarat University.
• The University reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel the advertised post without giving any reason.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• If any information is found to be wrong or misrepresented, the candidature/appointment may be cancelled.
• The selected candidate must follow all applicable rules, regulations, policies and instructions of Gujarat University.

Gujarat University Teaching Assistant Notification and Application Form (PDF) The advertisement (pages 1–3) and the prescribed application form (pages 4–5)

Gujarat University Teaching Assistant (Psychology) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Gujarat University Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026?

There is 01 Teaching Assistant post in the HPP Programme (PGDCP), Department of Psychology, Gujarat University.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Gujarat University Teaching Assistant post?

The application must reach the Department of Psychology by 5 November 2026, up to 5 PM. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Q3. What qualification is required for the Gujarat University Teaching Assistant post?

Candidates need a Master's Degree (M.A.) in Psychology from a recognised university. They also need a qualification/course in Counselling Psychology from a recognised institution/university, along with a valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) licence.

Q4. Is an RCI licence compulsory for this post?

Yes. The notice says a valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) licence is mandatory. The application form asks for the RCI registration number, the date of registration and the validity.

Q5. What is the salary of the Gujarat University Teaching Assistant?

The post carries a consolidated honorarium of ₹25,000/- per month, as per Gujarat University guidelines. The honorarium will not be paid during the Diwali/Summer vacation.

Q6. How do I apply for the Gujarat University Teaching Assistant post?

Fill in the prescribed application form (pages 4–5 of the notice). Attach a detailed CV and self‑attested copies of your certificates, then submit it to the Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat, by 5 November 2026, 5 PM.

Q7. What is the selection process for the Gujarat University Teaching Assistant post?

After the applications are checked, only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Shortlisting may be based on qualifications, experience and professional credentials, and the University reserves the right to hold an interview and/or a skill-based assessment.

Q8. Is the Gujarat University Teaching Assistant job permanent?

No. The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, for a maximum of 10 months (10 Months / As per University Rules), and it gives no right or claim to a permanent appointment at Gujarat University.

Q9. Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?

No. The notice states that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Q10. Where will the Teaching Assistant be posted?

The place of posting is the School of Psychology, Education and Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.