University of Madras
Contractual / Regular

UNOM Guest Lecturer Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 30, 2026
Guest Lecturer (Medical Biochemistry)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate273
M.Sc138
Ph.D96
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000/- per month
Age Limit
Not Specified
Job Location
Tamil Nadu39Chennai20

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 23, 2026

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Starts

Sep 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

M.Sc. in Biochemistry or Medical Biochemistry from a recognized university along with a Ph.D. in any Life Science discipline. Preference will be given to candidates possessing prior teaching or research experience in the field of Medical Biochemistry.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit has been prescribed in the advertisement. State university and UGC guidelines apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Bio-data Screening

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Personal Interview

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Applications submitted by email or post will be screened based on academic credentials, Ph.D. research output, and relevant teaching experience. Shortlisted eligible candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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 MarksEvaluation of M.Sc. marks, doctoral thesis relevance, peer-reviewed journal publications, and foundational knowledge of biochemistry.
Evaluation Component35 MarksAssessment of university/medical college teaching experience, laboratory diagnostic skills, clinical enzymology, and molecular research techniques.
Evaluation Component25 MarksTeaching delivery aptitude, subject articulation, response to technical queries, and pedagogical vision.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

University of Madras is one of India's oldest and most prestigious state universities. The Dr. A.L.M. Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (PGIBMS) located at the Taramani Campus in Chennai is an advanced biomedical research and postgraduate education institute. The Guest Lecturer engages in postgraduate classroom teaching for M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry students, mentors laboratory practicals (spectrophotometry, chromatography, clinical diagnostics), and assists in research administration.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is tenured at the Department of Medical Biochemistry, Dr. A.L.M. PGIBMS, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai - 600 113. The appointment is temporary on a guest faculty basis for the academic term.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is a temporary guest lecture assignment without automatic absorption into regular university cadre. However, university teaching experience at UNOM provides valuable Academic Performance Indicator (API) score weightage in future permanent Assistant Professor recruitments across state and central universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Application Deadline: Applications by post or email must reach the department on or before 5:00 PM on 05/10/2026; late submissions will not be entertained.
  • Dual Submission Option: Candidates can submit either a physical hard copy to the Taramani campus or send a digital application to [email protected].
  • No TA/DA for Interview: Candidates called for the interview will have to bear their own travel and accommodation expenses.

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

  • UR / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly honorarium of Rs. 30,000/- on a temporary guest faculty appointment basis.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare a detailed, updated curriculum vitae (bio-data) clearly outlining educational qualifications, postgraduate marks, Ph.D. thesis details, publications, and teaching/research experience.
  2. Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates, degrees, mark sheets (UG, PG, Ph.D. degree/provisional certificate), and experience documents.
  3. Submit the application either by post to The Professor and Head i/c, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Dr. A.L.M. PGIBMS, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai - 600 113, or by email to [email protected] on or before 05/10/2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this post.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The selected Guest Lecturer will receive a fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- per month.

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