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IGNTU Amarkantak Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for 16 Posts

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Aug. 29, 2026
Guest Faculty (Computer Science)Guest Faculty (Tourism Management)Guest Faculty (Journalism & Mass Communication)Guest Faculty (Biotechnology)Guest Faculty (Botany)Guest Faculty (Geography)
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Vacancies
16
Pay Scale
Up to ₹50K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 27, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 27, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 10, 2026

Application Window27 Aug – 11 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date10 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications: Master's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates) from a recognized Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

National Eligibility: Must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET in the relevant subject, or hold a Ph.D. degree awarded in compliance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per UGC guidelines for Guest Faculty (superannuated teachers up to 70 years may also be considered). Relaxation and reservation benefits are applicable as per Government of India / UGC rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Walk-in Document Verification & Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Interview & Teaching Demonstration

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted through Walk-in Interviews at the Administrative Building, IGNTU, Amarkantak:

  1. Reporting & Verification: Candidates report on the scheduled date and time with an application on plain paper, complete bio-data, original degrees/mark sheets, and self-attested photocopies.
  2. Interview: The Selection Committee evaluates candidates based on academic record, research publications, and performance in the personal interview/teaching demo as per UGC norms.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Academic Credentials & Ph.D. / NET Qualifications
Research Publications in UGC-CARE / Scopus / Web of Science Journals
University / College Level Teaching Experience
Interview Performance & Teaching Demonstration

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) is a Central University situated in the tranquil, forested Maikal hills of Amarkantak, Anuppur district, MP, near the origins of the Narmada and Son rivers. Guest faculty members conduct lectures for tribal and non-tribal undergraduate and postgraduate students, manage laboratory sessions, and contribute to tribal culture, folklore, and bio-resource studies. The campus offers a serene, academic-focused lifestyle. Access to campus guesthouses/hostels is subject to availability. Amarkantak is accessible via Pendra Road (SEC Railway) or Anuppur Junction.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary engagement for the Academic Session 2026-27. Can be terminated at any point without prior notice.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Guest faculty role does not confer rights to permanent absorption; however, university teaching experience provides official UGC API points (2 marks per academic year) and strong recommendations for upcoming permanent Assistant Professor selections in Central and State Universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Walk-in Reporting Schedule (10 & 11 September 2026): Candidates must report strictly on their department's date and time (10:00 AM for Computer Science, Biotech, English & FL, History; 12:00 Noon for Journalism, Geography; 02:00 PM for Tourism, Botany, Hindi, Social Work).
  • Venue: Administrative Building, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Village-Lalpur, Dist.-Anuppur, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh - 484887.
  • Plain Paper Application: Candidates must bring their typed bio-data on plain paper along with self-attested photocopies of all marksheets, degrees, category certificates, and originals for verification.
  • UGC 2018 Qualification Standards: Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) + UGC/CSIR NET or Ph.D. under UGC 2009/2016 regulations.
  • No TA/DA: No traveling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Computer Science2 (UR: 2)
  • Tourism Management1 (UR: 1)
  • Journalism & Mass Communication1 (OBC: 1)
  • Biotechnology2 (OBC: 1, SC: 1)
  • Botany3 (UR: 1, OBC: 1, EWS: 1)
  • Geography1 (UR: 1)
  • English & Foreign Languages (English & FL)2 (UR: 1, SC: 1)
  • Hindi1 (ST: 1)
  • History1 (UR: 1)
  • Social Work1 (UR: 1)
  • Museology1 (OBC: 1)
Total Vacancies16

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Honorarium of ₹ 1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum of ₹ 50,000/- per month. Purely temporary engagement for the Academic Session 2026-27.

Selected candidates are entitled to an honorarium of ₹ 1,500/- per lecture subject to a ceiling of ₹ 50,000/- per month as per UGC norms and terms & conditions of the University.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  • Eligible candidates are invited to attend a Walk-in-Interview at the Administrative Building of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak.
  • Applicants must bring an application on plain paper containing their bio-data.
  • Candidates should also provide attested copies of their mark sheets, certificates, degrees, academic qualifications, and experience.
  • It is mandatory to bring original documents for verification on the date of the interview.
  • For specific interview dates per department, detailed eligibility criteria, number of positions, interview schedule, and general instructions, candidates must regularly visit the official university website: www.igntu.ac.in.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for this walk-in interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The walk-in interviews are scheduled on 10th and 11th September 2026 at the Administrative Building, IGNTU, Amarkantak, as per the department-wise schedule.

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