GPSC Recruitment 2025: Assistant Professor (English) 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 (English), Class-II under the Directorate of Technical Education, Gujarat State. Let’s explore the key details — eligibility, application process, syllabus, and more! (GPSC/202425/179). Read more about GPSC Recruitment 2025 Assistant Professor (English) 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) | Blind and Low Vision (B, LV) – 1 |
Total Vacancies: 1
📌 Quick Overview
- Post Name: Assistant Professor (English), 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/202425/179
📄 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 English 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 (English): 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 (English) — 200 Marks
- History of English Literature
- Major literary periods: Old English, Middle English, Renaissance, and Modern periods
- Key authors: Shakespeare, Milton, Chaucer, and modern writers
- Focus: Literary movements and critical evolution
- Literary Criticism & Theory
- Classical to modern literary theories (Aristotle to Post-structuralism)
- Major critics: Matthew Arnold, T.S. Eliot, Roland Barthes
- Focus: Applying theory to literary texts
- British Literature
- Prose, poetry, drama from different periods
- Works of major writers: William Wordsworth, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf
- Focus: Close textual analysis and thematic study
- Indian English Literature
- Contributions of Indian authors in English: R.K. Narayan, Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdie
- Postcolonial perspectives and cultural critique
- Focus: Understanding Indian ethos through English writing
- American & World Literature
- American literature: Whitman, Dickinson, Hemingway
- World classics: Gabriel García Márquez, Chinua Achebe, Franz Kafka
- Focus: Comparative literary studies
- Linguistics & Phonetics
- Phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics
- Language acquisition and applied linguistics
- Focus: English language teaching and linguistic analysis
📄 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 English education!
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