Contractual / Regular

Aliah University Visiting Faculty Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 7, 2026
Visiting Faculty (English - Academic Knowledge Translation)

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Vacancies
Various / Not Disclosed
Pay Scale
Per Class Basis with Monthly Ceiling (UGC Norms)
Age Limit
As per UGC / State University Norms

Crucial Recruitment Dates

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Published

Oct 6, 2026

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Starts

Oct 6, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 13, 2026

Application Window6 – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date13 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

PG (Master's Degree) in Arabic, Bengali, or English with NET/SET/GATE qualification. Candidates must have completed a course or paper in Translation Studies, possess spoken and written proficiency in Arabic & English and/or Bengali & English, and have working knowledge of AI-aided Machine Translation. Ph.D. in relevant subject and knowledge of translation theories is desirable.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits and service conditions are governed by UGC and State University regulations for visiting faculty appointments.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Walk-in Personal Interview & Translation Pedagogy Evaluation

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Walk-in Interview will be held on 13/10/2026 (Tuesday) at 12:00 noon (Reporting Time: 11:00 AM) at the Board Room, 1st Floor, Aliah University (Park Circus Campus), 17, Gorachand Road, Kolkata-700014. Candidates must bring an application on plain paper, detailed bio-data, passport photograph, original credentials, and one set of self-attested photocopies. Selection is based on evaluation of translation expertise, language proficiency, and interview performance.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 MarksAcademic Qualifications & NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. in Arabic/Bengali/English
Evaluation Component30 MarksTranslation Studies Background & AI-aided Machine Translation Knowledge
Evaluation Component30 MarksInterview Performance, Bilingual Fluency & Teaching Methodology

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

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Visiting Faculty will teach the specialised course "Academic Knowledge Translation in Indian Languages" in the Department of English at Aliah University (Park Circus/New Town campus). Duties involve conducting offline classroom lectures, designing bilingual translation exercises (Arabic-English and/or Bengali-English), introducing AI-assisted machine translation tools and post-editing practices, and grading semester assignments.

Posting & Transfer Policy

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Engagement is strictly temporary for one semester in physical/offline mode, subject to academic schedule and departmental workload.

Career & Promotion Ladder

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Visiting faculty role on honorarium basis without regular cadre absorption or pension; serves as valuable university-level teaching experience and credential for permanent Assistant Professor recruitments.
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  • Mandatory Translation Studies Background: Mere PG degree is insufficient; candidates must have formally studied Translation Studies as a course or paper.
  • Bilingual Fluency & AI Translation: Candidates must demonstrate spoken/written proficiency in Arabic-English or Bengali-English along with familiarity with modern AI machine translation tools.
  • Physical Reporting Time: Candidates must report personally at 11:00 AM on 13/10/2026 at the Park Circus campus; late arrivals will not be admitted to the interview.
  • No TA/DA: Candidates must bear their own travel expenses for attending the interview in Kolkata.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

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Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Honorarium is calculated per lecture/class basis with a maximum monthly ceiling as per UGC/Government of West Bengal guidelines.

Remuneration is paid on a per-class basis with a monthly ceiling in accordance with UGC and West Bengal State Government visiting faculty norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on plain paper addressed to the Registrar, Aliah University, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Bio-data) and passport-size photograph.
  2. Assemble original academic certificates, mark sheets (PG, NET/SET/GATE, Ph.D.), translation studies credentials, and one complete set of self-attested photocopies.
  3. Report in person on 13/10/2026 (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM at the Board Room, 1st Floor, Aliah University (Park Circus Campus), 17, Gorachand Road, Kolkata-700 014.
  4. Attend the Walk-in Interview starting at 12:00 noon before the Selection Committee. No prior online registration or application fee is required.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for appearing in the walk-in interview.

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Candidates must have a Master's degree in Arabic, Bengali, or English with NET/SET/GATE, must have completed a paper/course in Translation Studies, possess bilingual fluency (Arabic-English or Bengali-English), and have knowledge of AI-aided Machine Translation.

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