Vidya Prabodhini College Goa Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for ITEP, Hindi Pedagogy & ICT Posts

 

Vidya Prabodhini College Goa Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for ITEP, Hindi Pedagogy & ICT Posts

Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer and Management, Ponda, Goa, has announced a walk-in interview for the recruitment of Assistant Professors for the academic year 2026–2027. Eligible candidates who fulfill the required educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions may attend the interview on the scheduled date and time along with the prescribed application, bio-data, and all necessary supporting documents.

The recruitment is being conducted for undergraduate Government Aided College programmes and the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Interested candidates should carefully verify the eligibility criteria, reservation details, interview schedule, and required documents before attending the interview.

Organization Details

• Institution: Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer and Management
• Location: Vidyanagar, Parvari, Goa – 403521
• Academic Year: 2026–2027
• Recruitment Mode: Walk-in Interview

Vacancy Details

The college has invited applications for the following Assistant Professor positions:

1. Assistant Professor in Konkani for ITEP

• Number of Posts: 1
• Nature of Appointment: Lecture Basis
• Reservation Category: OBC
• Interview Date: 11 July 2026
• Interview Time: 10:00 AM

2. Assistant Professor in History for ITEP

• Number of Posts: 1
• Nature of Appointment: Lecture Basis
• Reservation Category: Unreserved (UR)
• Interview Date: 11 July 2026
• Interview Time: 11:00 AM

3. Assistant Professor in Education (Hindi Pedagogy/Methodology) for B.A.B.Ed.

• Number of Posts: 1
• Nature of Appointment: Contract Basis
• Reservation Category: Unreserved (UR)
• Interview Date: 11 July 2026
• Interview Time: 12:00 PM

4. Assistant Professor in ICT for B.A.B.Ed.

• Number of Posts: 1
• Nature of Appointment: Lecture Basis (Odd Semester Only)
• Reservation Category: Unreserved (UR)
• Interview Date: 11 July 2026
• Interview Time: 2:30 PM

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for these posts must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Goa University, and the Government of Goa.

The candidate should possess:

• A Master's Degree in the relevant or allied subject with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized Indian or accredited foreign university.

In addition to the above qualification, the candidate should satisfy either of the following conditions.

Option A

The candidate must have qualified:

• National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC.
• State Eligibility Test (SET).
• CSIR NET where applicable.

Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and subsequent amendments are exempted from the requirement of NET/SET, provided they satisfy the prescribed conditions.

For candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme before 11 July 2009, exemption from NET/SET will be governed by the applicable UGC regulations and institutional statutes.

The following conditions must have been fulfilled for Ph.D. exemption:

• The Ph.D. degree should have been awarded in regular mode.
• The thesis must have been evaluated by at least two external examiners.
• An open Ph.D. viva voce should have been conducted.
• The candidate should have published at least two research papers from the Ph.D. work, with at least one published in a refereed journal.
• The candidate should have presented at least two research papers based on the Ph.D. work in conferences, seminars, or similar academic events sponsored or supported by UGC, ICSSR, CSIR, or similar organizations.
• The fulfillment of these conditions should be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the concerned university.

NET/SET shall not be required for Master's programmes in disciplines where these examinations are not conducted by UGC, CSIR, or an equivalent accredited agency.

Candidates having publications in peer-reviewed journals approved by Goa University or UGC-listed journals will be considered desirable.

Option B

Candidates possessing a Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the Top 500 universities in the world by any of the following ranking agencies are also eligible:

• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
• Times Higher Education (THE)
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Additional Mandatory Requirements

Apart from the academic qualifications, the college has specified the following mandatory requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of residence in Goa.
• Knowledge of Konkani is essential.
• Knowledge of Marathi is desirable.

Candidates should ensure that they satisfy these conditions before appearing for the interview.

Documents Required

Applicants should submit the completed application along with a recent passport-size photograph and bring the following documents:

• Completed application form
• Updated bio-data
• Certified true copies of mark sheets from SSC to Master's Degree
• Copies of higher qualification certificates, if applicable
• Experience certificates
• Fifteen-year Residence Certificate
• Aadhaar Card copy
• Valid caste certificate for reserved category candidates
• Any other supporting documents relevant to eligibility

Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category are eligible for 5% relaxation in marks as per applicable rules.

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted through a walk-in interview. Candidates are required to appear before the selection committee at the scheduled date and time with all original documents for verification.

The appointment is subject to:

• Availability of workload
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable
• Approval from the Government of Goa
• Approval from Goa University

Important Instructions

Applicants should note the following important points before attending the interview:

• Candidates must appear at the interview venue at their own expense.
• No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid.
• The college reserves the right not to fill any post or to cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
• No compensation or reimbursement will be paid if the recruitment process is cancelled.
• Qualification, pay scale, and service conditions shall be governed by the rules of the UGC, Goa University, Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, and other competent authorities.

Interview Schedule

All interviews will be conducted on Saturday, 11 July 2026, according to the following timings:

• Assistant Professor in Konkani (ITEP): 10:00 AM
• Assistant Professor in History (ITEP): 11:00 AM
• Assistant Professor in Education (Hindi Pedagogy/Methodology): 12:00 PM
• Assistant Professor in ICT: 2:30 PM

Candidates are advised to report well before the scheduled interview time to complete document verification and other formalities.

Conclusion

The Vidya Prabodhini College Goa Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for qualified teaching professionals seeking academic positions in Government Aided higher education institutions. Candidates meeting the prescribed educational qualifications, residency requirements, and language criteria should attend the walk-in interview with all required documents on 11 July 2026. Since appointments are subject to workload availability and approval from the competent authorities, applicants should ensure that their documents are complete and that they fully satisfy the eligibility conditions before appearing for the interview.

Source: Navhind Times | Date: 07-07-2026