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Tamil University, Thanjavur

Tamil University Guest Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026A1/1311/2026
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Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
29 Oct
11 days left
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Last date 29 Oct 2026 · 11 days left
  1. Notification13 Oct
  2. Applications Opentill 29 Oct

About Tamil University Guest Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Tamil University, Thanjavur, a state university in Tamil Nadu known for higher learning and research in Tamil studies, has announced recruitment for Guest Assistant Professor posts on a temporary basis. The hiring covers four positions across departments including Music, Epigraphy and Archaeology, and Education and Management, with subjects spanning Vocal music, Bharatanatyam, Archaeology and English. These guest faculty roles offer teaching experience at the university level, and selection will be based on scrutiny of applications followed by an interview.

Job Overview

Organization
Tamil University, Thanjavur
Advertisement No.
A1/1311/2026
Post Name
Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Vocal), Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Bharatanatyam) and 2 more
Job Location
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Job Type
Temporary
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian
Credentials Required
NET / SET / SLET pass or Ph.D. (Awarded) in the specified subject
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated) for each Guest Assistant Professor post

Vacancy Breakdown

Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Vocal)
1
Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Bharatanatyam)
1
Guest Assistant Professor (Epigraphy and Archaeology - Archaeology)
1
Guest Assistant Professor (Education and Management - English)
1
Total4

Eligibility Details

Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.

Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Vocal)1 post
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in Music discipline with 55% marks; PASS in NET or SET test, or Ph.D. degree in Music.
Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Bharatanatyam)1 post
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in Bharatanatyam discipline with 55% marks; PASS in NET or SET test, or Ph.D. degree in Bharatanatyam.
Guest Assistant Professor (Epigraphy and Archaeology - Archaeology)1 post
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in History and Archaeology / Ancient History and Archaeology discipline with 55% marks; SET / NET test pass as per university syndicate rules, or Ph.D. degree in History and Archaeology.
Guest Assistant Professor (Education and Management - English)1 post
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in English with 55% marks; Post Graduate degree in Education (M.Ed. / M.A Education) with 55% marks; NET / SLET test pass, or Ph.D. degree in Education or English.

Application Fee

General
Rs. 200
Scheduled categories
Rs. 100

Bank Details for Fee Payment

Demand draft drawn in favour of "Registrar, Tamil University, Thanjavur" payable at Thanjavur

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Scrutiny of Applications

    Applications are scrutinised against the prescribed qualifications and syndicate rules.

  2. 2
    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; no TA/DA is paid for attending it.

Salary Structure

Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated) for each Guest Assistant Professor post

How to Apply

  1. 1Download the application form from the Tamil University official website (www.tamiluniversity.ac.in).
  2. 2Fill in the application form completely with all required details.
  3. 3Enclose self-attested copies of educational qualifications, community certificate and other supporting certificates.
  4. 4Obtain a demand draft for the application fee drawn in favour of "Registrar, Tamil University, Thanjavur" payable at Thanjavur.
  5. 5Send the completed application form with all enclosures and the demand draft by post to the Registrar (i/c), Tamil University, Thanjavur so that it reaches by 29 October 2026, 5.00 PM.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Filled application form
•Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
•Community certificate
•Other supporting certificates and testimonials
•Demand Draft for application fee

Important Details

  • The appointment is purely temporary (tharkalikam) and no permanent appointment can be claimed on its basis.
  • The university syndicate reserves the right to alter or cancel the notification at any time without prior notice, and a guest assistant professor whose work is not satisfactory may be released from duty at any time.
  • Applications received without copies of educational qualifications, community certificate and other testimonials will be rejected without notice.
  • Only candidates with NET/SLET/Ph.D.
  • (Awarded) in the specified subjects may participate.
  • No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
  • Educational qualifications are governed by the university syndicate rules (UGC Regulations), and the Tamil Nadu government's 200 point roster reservation system is followed.

Department-wise Vacancies

Isaiturrai (Department of Music)
Subject / Discipline: kurisai (Vocal)
Isaiturrai (Department of Music)
Subject / Discipline: Bharatanatyam
Kalvettiyal mattum Tolliyal Turrai (Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology)
Subject / Discipline: Tolliyal (Archaeology)
Kalviyiyal mattum Elangilam Melamnaiyiyal Turrai (Department of Education and English Management)
Subject / Discipline: Angilam (English)

Vacancies: Not Mentioned

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