GPSC Recruitment 2025: Assistant Professor (Chemistry) Opportunity!
Are you ready to kickstart your career in Gujarat’s Technical Education Department? The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has announced a Special Recruitment Drive for Divyangs for the post of Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Class-II under the Directorate of Technical Education, Gujarat State. Let’s explore the key details — eligibility, application process, syllabus, and more! (GPSC/202425/181). Read more about Assistant Professor Chemistry Vacancy in this blog.
🗓 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Application Start Date | 28th February 2025 |
| 🔴 Application End Date | 15th March 2025 |
| 📝 Preliminary Exam | May/June 2025 |
| 📢 Result Announcement | June/July 2025 |
🕓 Time Left to Apply: 10 days remaining
🏢 Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Reserved for Divyang (PwD) | Hard of Hearing (HH) – 1 |
Total Vacancies: 1
📌 Quick Overview
- Post Name: Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Class-II
- Department: Directorate of Technical Education, Gujarat State
- Vacancies: 1 (Special Drive for Divyangs)
- Pay Scale: Rs. 57,700/- to Rs. 1,82,400/- (Level-10 as per 7th Pay Commission)
- Advertisement Number: GPSC/202425/181
📄 Eligibility Criteria
🏆 Experience
- Requirement: At least 1 year of teaching or research experience in the relevant field after obtaining the postgraduate degree.
- Source: Experience should be from a recognized University, College, or Research Institute.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. in Chemistry from a recognized university under the Central or State Act or an institution deemed to be a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
- Basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
⏳ Age Limit
- General Candidates: Not more than 35 years.
- PwD Candidates: Age relaxation up to 10 years (Max age: 45 years).
📚 Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Test
- General Studies: 100 marks (1 hour)
- Subject-Specific Test (Chemistry): 200 marks (2 hours)
- Total: 300 marks
- Interview
- Weightage: 100 marks
📊 Final Merit Calculation:
PrelimsMarks∗50/300Prelims Marks * 50/300 + InterviewMarks∗50/100Interview Marks * 50/100
📖 Syllabus Breakdown & Focus Areas
📚 General Studies (100 Marks)
- Indian History & Culture
- Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history
- Important events, freedom movements, and social reforms
- Art, architecture, and cultural heritage of Gujarat
- Constitution & Polity
- Indian Constitution: Features, amendments, and significant articles
- Structure of government: Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary
- Panchayati Raj, local governance, and rights of marginalized groups
- Economy & Rural Development
- Basics of Indian economy: GDP, inflation, and fiscal policy
- Five-Year Plans and economic reforms
- Rural development programs, poverty alleviation, and employment schemes
- Science & Technology
- Recent advancements in science and their applications
- Space technology, AI, biotechnology, and renewable energy
- Developments in Gujarat’s tech sector
- Geography
- Physical geography of India: Rivers, mountains, and climate
- Natural resources, agriculture, and irrigation
- Gujarat’s geographical significance and disaster management
- Environment & Climate Change
- Environmental issues: Pollution, global warming, and conservation
- Government initiatives for sustainable development
- Gujarat’s environmental policies and renewable energy projects
🔬 Subject-Specific Topics (Chemistry) — 200 Marks
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Coordination Chemistry and Transition Metals
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Organometallic Chemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Reaction Mechanisms (SN1, SN2, E1, E2)
- Spectroscopy (NMR, IR, UV)
- Heterocyclic Compounds and Natural Products
- Physical Chemistry
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Quantum Chemistry
- Kinetics and Catalysis
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chromatography (HPLC, GC)
- Electroanalytical Techniques
- Spectrophotometry and Mass Spectrometry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
- Pollution Control and Waste Management
- Chemical Analysis of Water, Soil, and Air
📘 Reference Books List
- “Inorganic Chemistry” by J.D. Lee
- “Organic Chemistry” by Morrison & Boyd
- “Physical Chemistry” by P.W. Atkins
- “Analytical Chemistry” by Gary D. Christian
- “Environmental Chemistry” by Colin Baird
📄 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date to apply is 15th March 2025.
Q: What is the pay scale?
A: The pay scale is Rs. 57,700/- to Rs. 1,82,400/- (Level-10).
Q: Where can I apply?
A: Apply online via GPSC OJAS.
Q: Is there an age relaxation for PwD candidates?
A: Yes, PwD candidates get 10 years of age relaxation — the maximum age limit is 45 years.
📞 Contact Information
- 🏢 Address: Sector 10-A, Near CHH-3 Circle, Gandhinagar-382010
- 🌐 Website: GPSC Official Website
- 📧 Helpdesk: Available on the official website for technical support
- 📩 Official Emails:
- General Inquiries: gpsc-ojas@gujarat.gov.in
- Technical Support: tech-support@gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to Gujarat’s higher education sector! Apply now and shape the future of Chemistry education!
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