The minimum qualifications for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) as laid down by Ordinance 149 B of the Handbook of the University of Rajasthan, Part II, Volume I are as follows: 190 "141 B The following shall be the minimum qualifications for University teachers in the Faculties of articles Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Commerce and Science : A. Minimum qualifications for Lecturers/Research Associates in the Faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Science and Commerce : [Except in the subjects of English, Modern European Languages, Physical Education, Health Education & Sports Journalism and Home Science]; a. A Doctorate degree or research work of an equally high standard; and b. Good academic record with at least a second class (C in the seven point scale) Master 's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University having regard to the need for developing interdisciplinary programmes, the degree in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subjects.