CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts (Tamil Nadu)

The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, has released CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 for 6 Associate Professor posts on a regular basis through direct recruitment. The vacancies span six faculties — Linguistics, School of Languages & Language Education, Art & Architecture, Manuscriptology, Translation, and Lexicography — offering scholars a prestigious central government academic opportunity at the national institute dedicated to higher research in Classical Tamil. Eligibility for CICT Associate Professor 2026 requires a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, a Master's degree with at least 55% marks, a minimum of 8 years' teaching or research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, seven research publications and the prescribed UGC research score of 75, along with specialization in Classical Tamil research. Selected candidates are appointed at Academic Level 13A of the 7th Pay Commission as per UGC Regulations at the Institute in Chennai. Selection for CICT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 is based on screening of applications and interview, with no written examination. The application process is strictly offline — candidates download the prescribed form from cict.in, attach self-attested documents and the prescribed Demand Draft, superscribe the envelope with the post and faculty name, and send it by Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier to The Registrar, Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chemmozhi Salai, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600100. The application must reach within 60 days from the publication of the advertisement, approximately by 27 August 2026. Government employees must apply through proper channel or submit an NOC.

• Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute
• Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade
• Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor
• Seven research publications and the prescribed UGC research score of 75, with specialization in Classical Tamil research

As per the official notification

• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with a Master's degree at 55% marks or equivalent grade
• Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor
• Seven research publications and the prescribed UGC research score of 75
• Specialization in Classical Tamil research
• Government employees must apply through proper channel or provide a No Objection Certificate

Prescribed non-refundable Demand Draft as per the official notification

Academic Level 13A under the 7th Pay Commission as per UGC Regulations

1. Visit the official CICT website cict.in and go to the Recruitment section
2. Read the notification carefully and confirm eligibility for your faculty
3. Download the prescribed application form
4. Fill in the application form with personal, educational and research details
5. Prepare the prescribed non-refundable Demand Draft towards the application fee
6. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, publications and supporting documents
7. Superscribe the envelope with "Application for the Post of Associate Professor – (Faculty Name)"
8. Government employees should apply through proper channel or enclose a No Objection Certificate
9. Send the completed application by Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier to The Registrar, CICT, Chemmozhi Salai, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600100
10. Ensure the application reaches within 60 days from publication of the advertisement