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Visva-Bharati Faculty Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
14 Posts
Pay Scale
Academic Level 10 to Level 14 (₹57,700 - ₹1,44,200+ Entry Pay)
Age Limit
As per UGC / Central University Norms (Superannuation at 65 Years)
Job Location
West Bengal24Santiniketan1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

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Starts

Sep 28, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 31 Oct 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

• Professor (Level 14): Ph.D. in relevant discipline with minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience, 6 research publications in UGC-listed journals, and minimum research score of 120 (or eminent professional artist with Master's degree and 10 years performing credentials).
• Associate Professor (Level 13A): Ph.D. in relevant subject, Master's degree with ≥55% marks, minimum 8 years of experience as Assistant Professor/equivalent, 7 publications, and minimum research score of 75 (or professional artist with Master's and 8 years experience).
• Assistant Professor (Level 10): Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) in relevant subject along with qualifying UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / SLET / SET, OR Ph.D. degree complying with UGC 2009/2016 regulations (or professional artist with Bachelor's degree and AIR 'A'-grade credentials).
• Subject Specializations: Posts are available across Sculpture, Geography, English, Botany, Esraj, Painting, Physics, Agricultural Extension, Odia, Rabindra Sangit, Textile, Graphic Art, and Classical Vocal Music (Kheyal).

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific maximum age limit is fixed in the circular. Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD) applies in accordance with Government of India / UGC guidelines. The age of superannuation for Central University teaching faculty is 65 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

CU-Chayan Online Registration & Academic Score Screening

UGC Table 3A / Table 2 EvaluationQualifying Only

Shortlisting for Interview (1:15 Ratio)

Merit ScreeningQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Lecture Presentation

In-Person / Audio-Visual (for overseas) InterviewMerit Scored

Document Verification & Police Verification

Administrative ScrutinyQualifying Only

Selection is based on a two-tier process: Initial shortlisting of applicants is conducted strictly using the Academic/Research score as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Table 3A for Assistant Professor, Table 2 for Associate Professor/Professor), limited to a 1:15 ratio per post. Final selection is based entirely on performance in the Personal Interview before the Statutory Selection Board.

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 academic performance across undergraduate (max 15), postgraduate (max 25), M.Phil/Ph.D. (max 30 with ceiling)
Evaluation Component25 MarksMarks awarded for NET with JRF (7 marks), NET (5 marks), research publications in UGC-CARE/peer-reviewed journals (max 10 marks), and research awards (max 3 marks)
Evaluation Component10 Marks2 marks for each year of teaching or post-doctoral research experience in university/college/accredited institution (max 10 marks)
Evaluation Component25 MarksEvaluation before the Selection Board assessing in-depth subject knowledge, curriculum design, research vision, and teaching presentation skills

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.

Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan is an Institution of National Importance and a unitary residential Central University established by the Visva-Bharati Act, 1951, founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Academic operations are decentralized into specialized Bhavanas (Kala Bhavana for fine arts, Sangit Bhavana for music and performing arts, Siksha Bhavana for sciences, Vidya Bhavana for humanities, Bhasha Bhavana for languages, and Palli Siksha Bhavana for agricultural sciences). The institutional ethos blends classical cultural heritage and Tagore's open-learning pedagogy with modern university teaching and research standards. Faculty engage in classroom teaching, studio/practical mentorship, curriculum development, and doctoral research guidance. Standard working hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with institutional cultural programs and academic seminars periodically scheduled on weekends.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent Central University faculty appointment under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Selected candidates are governed by the National Pension System (NPS), unless specifically permitted under the GPF-cum-Gratuity Scheme as per GOI/UGC orders regarding past service. Under Clause 15 of the advertisement and the Visva-Bharati Act 1951, appointed faculty members are mandated to reside within the territorial jurisdiction of the University in Santiniketan/Sriniketan, Birbhum District, West Bengal. Central university faculty posts are cadre-specific to Visva-Bharati and non-transferable across other institutions.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Career advancement is governed strictly by the UGC Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) Regulations. An Assistant Professor recruited at Academic Level 10 (Entry Pay ₹57,700) progresses to Senior Assistant Professor (Academic Level 11, Entry Pay ₹68,900) after 4 years (with Ph.D.), 5 years (with M.Phil/M.Tech), or 6 years (with Master's degree alone). Promotion to Assistant Professor Selection Grade (Academic Level 12, Entry Pay ₹79,800) occurs after 5 years in Level 11 upon completing mandatory refresher/FIP courses. Progression to Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A, Entry Pay ₹1,31,400) requires a Ph.D., 3 years in Level 12, and verified research score publications. Further advancement leads to Professor (Academic Level 14, Entry Pay ₹1,44,200) and Senior Professor (Academic Level 15).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Current Financial Year Certificates Mandatory: OBC-NCL and EWS reservation certificates must be issued for the current financial year (2026-2027) by competent authorities on or before October 31, 2026.
  • Strict Shortlisting Ratio (1:15): Mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility does not entitle a candidate to an interview call. Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:15 ratio strictly based on UGC Academic/Research Score (Table 3A / Table 2).
  • Mandatory Residential Rule: Appointees must reside within the territorial jurisdiction of Visva-Bharati in Santiniketan as mandated by the Visva-Bharati Act, 1951.
  • Separate Fees for Multiple Posts: Candidates wishing to apply for more than one department/post must submit distinct online applications and pay separate fees for each position.
  • NOC and Past Service: In-service candidates from government, universities, or autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel or produce an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview; past service counting requires formal release orders and LPC at joining.

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

  • Professor of Sculpture (Kala Bhavana)1 (UR: 1)
  • Associate Professor of Geography (Vidya-Bhavana)1 (SC: 1)
  • Associate Professor of English (Bhasha-Bhavana)2 (SC: 1, OBC: 1)
  • Associate Professor of Botany (Siksha-Bhavana)1 (ST: 1)
  • Associate Professor of Esraj (Sangit-Bhavana)1 (UR: 1)
  • Associate Professor of Painting (Kala-Bhavana)1 (OBC: 1)
  • Assistant Professor of Physics (Siksha-Bhavana)1 (OBC: 1)
  • Assistant Professor of Agricultural Extension (Palli Siksha Bhavana)1 (SC: 1)
  • Assistant Professor of Odia (Bhasha-Bhavana)1 (PWD-OD: 1)
  • Assistant Professor of Rabindra Sangit (Sangit-Bhavana)1 (OBC: 1)
  • Assistant Professor of Textile (Silpa Sadana / Palli Samgathana Vibhaga)1 (ST: 1)
  • Assistant Professor of Graphic Art (Kala-Bhavana)1 (UR: 1)
  • Assistant Professor of Classical Vocal Music - Kheyal (Sangit-Bhavana)1 (EWS: 1)
Total Vacancies14 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Professor: Academic Level 14 (Entry Pay: ₹1,44,200/- per month)
• Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A (Entry Pay: ₹1,31,400/- per month)
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 (Entry Pay: ₹57,700/- per month)
Allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

Pay scales governed by 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix: Professor (Academic Level 14, Entry Pay ₹1,44,200/-); Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A, Entry Pay ₹1,31,400/-); Assistant Professor (Academic Level 10, Entry Pay ₹57,700/-) plus Central DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and NPS pension benefits.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible candidates must apply online through the UGC Central Universities Recruitment Portal (Chayan) at https://curec.samarth.ac.in.
  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the Chayan portal using an active email ID and mobile number.
  3. Locate 'Visva-Bharati' from the university list and select the specific post and department under Advertisement No. 03/2026.
  4. Fill out profile details, academic records, UGC Table 3A Academic Score parameters, research publications with UGC-CARE listing details, and experience citations.
  5. Upload clear, self-attested scanned documents: Class 10th certificate (proof of date of birth), degree certificates and mark sheets (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil., Ph.D.), NET/SLET/SET certificate, caste/category certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS of current financial year 2026-27, SC/ST, PWD certificate), and reprints of research papers.
  6. Pay the non-refundable application fee online (₹2,000/- for Levels 14 & 13A; ₹1,600/- for Level 10; 25% for SC/ST; Nil for Women & PwD). If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application and fee for each post.
  7. Review all entered data and submit the online application on or before October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Download and retain a printed copy of the final submitted application and fee receipt for document verification during the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• Academic Level 14 & 13A (Professor & Associate Professor): ₹2,000/- (UR / OBC / EWS)
• Academic Level 10 (Assistant Professor): ₹1,600/- (UR / OBC / EWS)
• SC / ST Candidates: 25% of the fee (₹500/- for Levels 14/13A; ₹400/- for Level 10)
• Women & PwD Candidates (≥40% disability): Completely Exempted from payment.
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application fees.

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Shortlisting is strictly conducted using the 100-point Academic Score matrix prescribed in Appendix II, Table 3A of the UGC Regulations 2018 (evaluating graduation, post-graduation, Ph.D., NET/JRF, publications, and experience). Shortlisted candidates in a 1:15 ratio are called for a personal interview, which determines the final selection.

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