Tamil University has announced 4 temporary vacancies for Guest Assistant Professor posts in Music - Vocal, Music - Bharatanatyam, Epigraphy and Archaeology - Archaeology, and Education and Management - English. The notified pay for each post is Rs. 30,000 per month under advertisement number A1/1311/2026. Candidates must apply through the prescribed offline process by downloading the application form from the university website, filling it completely, and attaching copies of educational qualifications, community certificate, and other supporting certificates. The completed application must be sent by post to The Registrar (i/c), Tamil University, Thanjavur, with the last date for submission of applications being 29 October 2026. Selection involves scrutiny of applications followed by an interview.
Tamil University Guest Assistant Professor Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tamil University, Thanjavur |
| Department(s) | İsaiturrai (Department of Music), Kalvettiyal mattum Tolliyal Turrai (Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology), Kalviyiyal mattum Elangilam Melānmaiyiyal Turrai (Department of Education and English Management) |
| Posts | Guest Assistant Professor (Kelarava Uthavipērāsiriyar - Suyanthi) |
| Total Vacancies | Not Mentioned |
| Pay | Rs. 30,000/- per month |
| Contract Term | Temporary (tharkālikam) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 29 October 2026 (5.00 PM) |
Department-wise Vacancies
Tamil University has notified a total of 4 vacancies across various departments under advertisement number A1/1311/2026.
| Department | Subject / Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiturrai | kurisai | Not Mentioned |
| Isaiturrai | Bharatanatyam | |
| Kalvettiyal mattum Tolliyal Turrai | Tolliyal | |
| Kalviyiyal mattum Elangilam Melānmaiyiyal Turrai) | Angilam (English) |
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Vocal) | 1) Post Graduate degree in Music discipline with 55% marks. 2) PASS in NET or SET test. /Or/ 3) Ph.D. degree in Music. |
| Guest Assistant Professor (Music - Bharatanatyam) | 1) Post Graduate degree in Bharatanatyam discipline with 55% marks. 2) PASS in NET or SET test. /Or/ 3) Ph.D. degree in Bharatanatyam. |
| Guest Assistant Professor (Epigraphy and Archaeology - Archaeology) | 1) Post Graduate degree in History and Archaeology / Ancient History and Archaeology discipline with 55% marks. 2) SET / NET test pass as per university syndicate rules. /Or/ 3) Ph.D. degree in History and Archaeology. |
| Guest Assistant Professor (Education and Management - English) | 1) Post Graduate degree in English (English) with 55% marks. 2) Post Graduate degree in Education (M.Ed. / M.A Education) with 55% marks. 3) NET / SLET test pass. /Or/ 4) Ph.D. degree - Education or English. |
Pay and Terms
The consolidated monthly remuneration for each Guest Assistant Professor post is Rs. 30,000/- only. The appointment is entirely temporary (tharkālikam), and permanent appointment cannot be claimed based on this. The university syndicate rules (UGC Regulations) apply to educational qualifications. Tamil Nadu government's 200 point roster reservation system is followed.
How to Apply for Tamil University Guest Assistant Professor
- Download the application form from the official website (www.tamiluniversity.ac.in).
- Fill out the application form completely with all required details.
- Enclose self-attested copies of educational qualifications, community certificate, and other supporting certificates.
- Obtain a demand draft (DD) for application fees drawn in favour of "Registrar, Tamil University, Thanjavur" payable at Thanjavur (Rs. 200/- for General category, Rs. 100/- for Scheduled categories).
- Send the completed application form along with all enclosures and DD by post to reach the office of the Registrar on or before 29 October 2026 by 5.00 PM.
Documents Required
- Filled application form
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Community certificate
- Other supporting certificates and testimonials
- Demand Draft for application fee
Important Instructions
- The appointment is completely temporary, and permanent appointment cannot be claimed.
- Applications received without copies of educational qualifications, community certificate, and other testimonials will be rejected without notice.
- Tamil University syndicate reserves the right to alter or cancel this notification at any time without prior notice.
- If the work of the guest assistant professor is not satisfactory, they may be released from duty at any time.
- Only candidates with NET/SLET/Ph.D. (Awarded) in the specified subjects may participate.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Applications must reach the Registrar's office by 29 October 2026, 5.00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.