Kuvempu University
Contractual / Regular

Kuvempu Univ Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 19, 2026
Guest Faculty (Environmental Studies)

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Honorarium as per University Norms
Age Limit
As per UGC / Karnataka State Norms
Job Location
Karnataka50Shivamogga1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 17, 2026

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Starts

Sep 17, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window17 – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree (Master's Degree) in the relevant subject (Environmental Science / Environmental Studies) from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates).
Mandatory Requirement: Must have qualified UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / K-SET / SLET or possess a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned discipline as per UGC regulations.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per UGC and Karnataka State Government university guest faculty guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Academic Merit Scrutiny

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Personal Interview before the Selection Board

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Applications will be screened based on UGC 2018 guidelines (Master's degree percentage, NET/K-SET qualification, and Ph.D.). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. No separate interview call letters will be dispatched; candidates must monitor www.kuvempu.ac.in for the interview schedule.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Post Graduate Academic Performance (Master's Degree in Environmental Science/Studies)35%Evaluation of Master's degree marks percentage (minimum 55% for GM, 50% for SC/ST) from an accredited university.
National / State Eligibility Credentials (NET / K-SET / Ph.D.)30%UGC/CSIR-NET with JRF, NET/K-SET qualification, or Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science/allied discipline as per UGC 2018 regulations.
Research Publications & Teaching Experience15%Peer-reviewed journal publications, books/chapters, conference presentations, and prior undergraduate/postgraduate teaching experience.
Domain Knowledge & Interview Presentation20%Subject mastery, pedagogy skills, lecture delivery in Environmental Studies, and communication before the university selection committee.

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.

Kuvempu University is a prominent public state affiliating university located in the Malnad region of Karnataka. The guest faculty engagement is at Sahyadri Arts College, a constituent college in Shivamogga, specifically teaching undergraduate Environmental Studies (AECC / compulsory course across BA/BSc/BCom degrees under NEP). The role involves delivering lectures, engaging undergraduate students in field visits, projects, and conducting internal assessments. Workload is governed by university semester timetables.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely temporary and on a guest faculty basis for the academic year 2026-27, strictly limited to the teaching workload of the semester. Service terminates automatically at the end of the academic session or semester without notice, and carries no claim for regular, temporary, or permanent appointment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As an academic year guest faculty engagement, there is no hierarchical promotion ladder or absorption into permanent university cadre. However, university teaching experience at Kuvempu University provides valuable institutional teaching credits (score under UGC 2018 Academic Performance Indicators) when applying for permanent Assistant Professor posts in Karnataka state universities and government degree colleges.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Tight Application Window: The physical hard-copy application with all enclosures must reach the Deputy Registrar, Human Resource Management Section, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta by 21 September 2026, 1:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
  • Mandatory SBI Collect Fee Payment: Application fee (₹400 for GM, ₹250 for SC/ST/Cat-I) must be paid online through SBI Collect under Kuvempu University, and the receipt must be physically stapled to the application form.
  • Envelope Superscription: The envelope containing the application must be clearly superscribed with 'Application for the Service of Guest Faculty in Environmental Studies'.
  • No Individual Interview Letters: Kuvempu University does not send individual call letters for interview. Candidates must regularly check www.kuvempu.ac.in for interview schedules.

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

  • Guest Faculty (Environmental Studies) - Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga1
  • Total1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected Guest Faculty will be paid honorarium based on teaching workload and lecture hours as per Kuvempu University guidelines for the academic year 2026-27.

Selected Guest Faculty will be paid honorarium / remuneration based on teaching workload according to Kuvempu University academic schedule for the academic year 2026-27.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official Application Form from the Kuvempu University portal (www.kuvempu.ac.in).
  2. Pay the prescribed application fee via SBI Collect (Search 'Kuvempu University' -> Category: 'GUEST FACULTY APPLICATIONS') and obtain the transaction receipt.
  3. Fill out the printed application form in single copy, affixing a recent passport-size photograph, and writing the SB Collect DU Reference Number.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents: SSLC marks card, Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates/mark sheets, NET/K-SET/Ph.D. certificates, Caste/Category certificate, and experience certificates.
  5. Superscribe the envelope clearly with: "Application for the Service of Guest Faculty in Environmental Studies".
  6. Submit or deliver the hard copy application to the Deputy Registrar, Human Resource Management Section, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta - 577451, Shivamogga on or before 21 September 2026 by 1:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General Merit (GM): ₹ 400/-
• SC / ST / Category-I: ₹ 250/-
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Exempted (No Fee)
Fee must be paid online via SBI Collect under 'Kuvempu University' (Category: GUEST FACULTY APPLICATIONS) and the payment receipt must be enclosed with the hard copy application.

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Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Studies or allied subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST), along with UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / K-SET qualification or a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.

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