Central University of Tamil Nadu, a central university established by an Act of Parliament and located at Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu, has announced engagement of Guest Faculty in its Physics department. This drive covers a single temporary teaching position for one semester, offering postgraduate and NET or Ph.D. qualified candidates a chance to take classroom lectures at the university level.
CUTN Recruitment 2026 - Guest Faculty (Physics) Posts
Posted 03 Oct 2026Updated 03 Oct 2026CUTN/GF/02/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
15 Oct
Closed
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed15 Oct
About CUTN Guest Faculty (Physics) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central University of Tamil Nadu
- Advertisement No.
- CUTN/GF/02/2026
- Post Name
- Physics
- Job Location
- Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 70 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC, or a Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 1500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month
- Tenure
- One semester / six months
Vacancy Breakdown
Physics
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Physics | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Guest Faculty (Physics)
A Masters degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D degree in relevant subject in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be are exempted from NET. Further, the qualification for guest faculty shall be at par with the minimum qualification for Assistant Professors in Universities as per UGC Regulations, 2018.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guest Faculty (Physics) | A Masters degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D degree in relevant subject in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be are exempted from NET. Further, the qualification for guest faculty shall be at par with the minimum qualification for Assistant Professors in Universities as per UGC Regulations, 2018. |
Age Limit
Maximum 70 years for superannuated teachers
Selection Process
- 1Application Screening
Applications received by email are screened against the eligibility conditions.
- 2Interview / Engagement
Shortlisted candidates are called for interview before engagement as Guest Faculty.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Prepare the application in the prescribed proforma with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph.
- 3Convert the duly filled and signed application form along with all testimonials into a single PDF file.
- 4Email the PDF to [email protected], clearly mentioning the post applied for in the subject line.
- 5Send the email on or before 15-10-2026 and keep a copy of the sent email.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly filled and signed application form
•Self-attested copies of testimonials in a single PDF
•Educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
Important Details
- Engagement is purely temporary for one semester or six months, and services may be terminated without notice if found unsatisfactory; the candidate cannot claim any right to a permanent position.
- Guest faculty will not get allowances, pension, gratuity or leave admissible to regular teachers.
- The number of positions is tentative and the University may increase or decrease it or fill consequential positions.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected, and canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 04366-277256
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Ph.D. holder apply without NET?
Yes. Candidates awarded a Ph.D. in the relevant subject are exempted from the NET requirement.
Is the Guest Faculty engagement permanent?
No. The engagement is purely temporary for one semester or six months and carries no claim to a permanent post.
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