Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar, a multidisciplinary university located in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, has invited applications for Guest Lecturer and Guest Teaching Assistant positions. A total of 16 posts are on offer, spread across subjects such as Forestry and Wildlife, Biotechnology, Commerce, Hindi and others. The engagement is on a contract basis under the guest faculty arrangement, meant to support teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of the university.
SMKV Bastar Recruitment 2026 - Guest Lecturer and Guest Teaching Assistant Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
16
Last Date
07 Oct
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 07 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed07 Oct
About SMKV Bastar Guest Lecturer and Guest Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar
- Post Name
- Forestry and Wildlife, Rural Technology and 14 more
- Job Location
- Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Chhattisgarh (Domicile certificate to be attached with the application; in case of a tie in the merit list, the native resident of Chhattisgarh is given preference)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET / SET / Ph.D.
Vacancy Breakdown
Forestry and Wildlife
1
Rural Technology
1
Computer Application
1
Biotechnology
1
Business Management
1
Statistics
1
Geology
1
Zoology
1
Sociology
1
Geography
1
History
1
Psychology
1
Economics
1
Library and Information Science
1
Hindi
1
Commerce
1
Total16
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Forestry and Wildlife | 1 |
| Rural Technology | 1 |
| Computer Application | 1 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
| Business Management | 1 |
| Statistics | 1 |
| Geology | 1 |
| Zoology | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| Psychology | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Library and Information Science | 1 |
| Hindi | 1 |
| Commerce | 1 |
| Grand Total | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Qualification
Guest Lecturer / Guest Teaching Assistant: Post Graduation in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Divyang candidates), along with NET / SET / Ph.D.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Guest Lecturer / Guest Teaching Assistant: Post Graduation in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Divyang candidates), along with NET / SET / Ph.D. |
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years
Selection Process
- 1Merit List Preparation
A merit list is prepared from the applications received at the university up to the last date.
- 2Provisional Merit List
The post-wise provisional merit list is published on the university notice board and website, with detailed information uploaded online.
- 3Claims and Objections
Candidates can raise claims and objections against the provisional merit list; the notice of this is published on the university website.
- 4Final Merit List
The final list is published on the website and notice board after the objections are resolved.
Salary Structure
Guest Lecturer: Rs. 2000 per day (maximum Rs. 50,000 per month); Guest Teaching Assistant: Rs. 1400 per day (maximum Rs. 35,000 per month)
Guest Lecturer: Rs. 2000 per working day, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month. Guest Teaching Assistant: Rs. 1400 per working day, subject to a maximum of Rs. 35,000 per month.
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the university's official website.
- 2Fill in the application form carefully with correct personal and academic details.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of the photograph, signature, ID proof and certificates.
- 4Send the completed application by registered post or speed post to the Registrar, Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar, Dharampura-2, Jagdalpur, Dist.-Bastar, Chhattisgarh, Pin-494001.
- 5Make sure the application reaches the university by 07-10-2026, 5:30 PM.
- 6Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Domicile certificate
•10th certificate
•12th certificate
•Graduation degree
•Post-graduation degree
•SET/NET certificate
•M.Phil/Ph.D. certificate
•Experience certificate
•Photograph
•Signature
•ID proof
Important Details
- Guest Lecturer / Guest Teaching Assistant: Minimum academic qualification as per the UGC Regulations 2018 on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges.
- Under this arrangement, a minimum of 55% marks at the post-graduation level is required, and 50% marks at the post-graduation level for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Divyangjan candidates.
- NET / SET / Ph.D. as prescribed.
Tie-Breaking Rule
As per the guest lecturer recruitment rules in Chhattisgarh, if two candidates of the same category have equal marks in the merit list, preference is given to the native resident of the state.
Terms of Engagement
- Service ends automatically if the post is filled by a fresh appointment, regular posting or transfer.
- The number of posts in the listed subjects may be reduced or increased as required.
- The engagement is not a basis for regularisation and appointees are not treated as public servants.
- Absence for 15 consecutive days ends the engagement automatically.
- Selected candidates must give an affidavit that no criminal case is pending against them and that they are not in government or semi-government service.
- A candidate who does not report at the place of duty within the time limit will not be considered in later stages.
Application Envelope and Submission
Applications are accepted offline or by post only; applications sent by email will not be considered. The envelope must be superscribed 'Application for Guest Lecturer' with the subject name, and the sender's address and mobile number written clearly on the left side.
Duties of Guest Lecturers
Besides classroom teaching, guest lecturers and teaching assistants will assist with admissions, examinations, student union elections, implementation of schemes, literary and cultural programmes, youth festivals, and the conduct and evaluation of internal examinations.
Contact
Phone: 07782-229037, 229213
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