Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released the CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for filling 06 Associate Professor posts on a regular basis. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply in the prescribed offline application format.
The CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 application should be submitted along with the prescribed application fee and supporting documents within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. Check vacancy details, eligibility, salary, selection process, application fee and application procedure below.
CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026
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| Post Name | Associate Professor |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 06 Posts |
| Age Limit | As per Government Rules |
| Salary | Academic Level 13A (7th CPC) |
| Minimum Qualification | Master's Degree + Ph.D. |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS) |
| Selection Process | Screening + Interview |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date | 26/08/2026 |
✅ CICT Vacancy 2026:
| Faculty | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | UR | 01 |
| School of Languages & Language Education | UR | 01 |
| Art & Architecture | UR | 01 |
| Manuscriptology | UR | 01 |
| Translation | UR | 01 |
| Lexicography | OBC | 01 |
| Total | - | 06 Posts |
✅ Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
- Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Minimum 08 years teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- Minimum 07 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- Minimum Research Score of 75 as per UGC Regulations.
- Experience in Classical Tamil research (Early period up to 600 CE) in the relevant discipline.
✅ Age Limit:
- No upper age limit has been specified in the notification.
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India / UGC Rules.
✅ Salary:
Selected candidates will be placed in Academic Level 13A of the 7th CPC UGC Pay Matrix along with applicable allowances.
✅ Selection Process:
- Screening of Applications.
- Shortlisting based on Academic / Research Score.
- Interview.
- Seminar / Colloquium or any other evaluation method (if conducted).
✅ Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹250/- |
Fee should be paid through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, CICT, Chennai, payable at Chennai.
✅ Important Dates:
| Notification Date | 28 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | Within 60 Days from Advertisement Publication (i.e. Last Date will be 26/08/2026) |
✅ Important Links:
| Official Notification & Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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✅ How to Apply for CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?
- Download the prescribed application form from the official CICT website.
- Read the notification carefully and ensure eligibility.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational and research details.
- Prepare the prescribed Demand Draft.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Superscribe the envelope with "Application for the Post of Associate Professor – (Faculty Name)".
- Send the application to:
The Registrar
Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT)
Chemmozhi Salai,
Perumbakkam,
Chennai – 600100 - The application should reach the Institute within 60 days from the publication of the advertisement.
✅ FAQs:
How many vacancies are available in CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?
A total of 06 Associate Professor vacancies are available.
What is the required educational qualification?
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. Degree, Master's Degree with 55% marks and required teaching/research experience as per UGC Regulations.
What is the pay level?
The post carries Academic Level 13A under the 7th CPC UGC Pay Matrix.
What is the application fee?
₹500 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The application must reach CICT within 60 days from the publication of the advertisement.