CICT Recruitment 2026 for 6 Associate Professor Posts

The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, has announced CICT Recruitment 2026 to fill 6 Associate Professor vacancies on a regular basis. The recruitment is being conducted for various academic disciplines including Linguistics, Translation, Manuscriptology, Art & Architecture, School of Languages & Language Education, and Lexicography. Candidates holding a Master’s Degree with a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline along with the required teaching, research, and publication experience are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must submit their applications in offline mode before the last date.

Name of OrganizationCentral Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai
Post NameAssociate Professor
EducationMaster’s Degree with minimum 55% marks + Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Total Vacancies6
SalaryAcademic Level 13A (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Age LimitAs per Government of India / UGC Rules
Application Fee₹500 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD)
Selection ProcessScreening, Shortlisting, Interview, Seminar/Colloquium (if applicable)
Apply ModeOffline
Job LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Last Date To Apply26 August 2026

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Associate Professor (Linguistics)1Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Associate Professor (School of Languages & Language Education)1Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Associate Professor (Art & Architecture)1Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Associate Professor (Manuscriptology)1Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Associate Professor (Translation)1Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Associate Professor (Lexicography)1Master’s Degree + Ph.D. in relevant discipline

How to Apply

  1. Download the prescribed application form from the official CICT website.
  2. Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.
  3. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and research details.
  4. Prepare the prescribed Demand Draft for the application fee.
  5. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and supporting documents.
  6. Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the Post of Associate Professor – (Faculty Name)”.
  7. Send the completed application to: The Registrar
    Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT)
    Chemmozhi Salai,
    Perumbakkam,
    Chennai – 600100
  8. Ensure that the application reaches the institute on or before 26 August 2026.

Application form, details & registration

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