Visva-Bharati Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026

Visva-Bharati, a Central University and an institution of National Importance, has issued Advertisement No. 03/2026 for teaching posts in several academic departments. Candidates who meet the relevant UGC qualification requirements for Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor positions can submit an online application.

The recruitment covers 14 vacancies: one Professor, six Associate Professors and seven Assistant Professors, located at Santiniketan, West Bengal. Applications opened on 13 October 2026 and must be submitted online by 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Selection involves shortlisting on academic and research scores, followed by an interview or performance test; there is no written examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

There are 14 posts across departments and Bhavanas including Kala Bhavana, Vidya-Bhavana, Bhasha-Bhavana, Siksha-Bhavana, Sangit-Bhavana, Palli Siksha Bhavana and Silpa Sadana. The department, reservation category and number of vacancies are shown below.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualifications depend on the post and, for some disciplines, may be met through an academic or artist route. The notification refers to UGC Regulations 2018 and the applicable UGC rules.

• Professor, academic route: A Ph.D. degree, at least 10 years of teaching or research experience, a minimum of six research publications and a research score of 120 are required.
• Professor, artist route: Applicants need a Master’s degree, ‘A’-grade artist status with AIR or Doordarshan, 10 years of outstanding performing achievements and significant contributions to the field.
• Associate Professor, academic route: Applicants need a Ph.D., a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, eight years of teaching or research experience, at least seven publications and a research score of 75.
• Associate Professor, artist route: A Master’s degree, ‘A’-grade artist status with AIR or Doordarshan and eight years of outstanding performing achievements are required.
• Assistant Professor: Applicants generally need a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and must have cleared NET, SLET or SET, or hold a Ph.D. awarded under UGC 2009 or 2016 regulations. For artistic posts, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree together with highly commendable professional achievement and ‘A’-grade artist status is specified.

A 5% marks relaxation, reducing the minimum from 55% to 50%, is stated for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates.

Age Limit

The notification states that the age limit is as per UGC norms. Age relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates are applicable under Government of India rules; no specific age range is provided in the supplied details.

Application Fee

The fee depends on the post. The notification also identifies fee exemptions and a reduced-fee provision for certain candidates.

The supplied notification details do not specify a separate calculated amount for the SC/ST fee; applicants should check the official application portal for the payable amount.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Chayan application portal at https://curec.samarth.ac.in.
2. Register on the portal and complete the online application form for the relevant teaching post.
3. Enter your details carefully and upload self-attested copies of the required testimonials, educational qualification documents, caste certificates where applicable, and research publications.
4. Pay the applicable online application fee, taking account of any stated exemption or reduced-fee provision.
5. Review the completed form and submit it before 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment details for your records.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive pay under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry pay differs by academic level.

Selection Process

Applications will first be scrutinised and candidates shortlisted using academic and research scores under Appendix II of UGC Regulations 2018. Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview or, where relevant for arts and music posts, a performance test or practical demonstration. The stated final merit is based on interview performance. There is no written examination, and the university may restrict the number invited to interview using a 1:15 ratio. Interview dates are to be announced on the university website after scrutiny.

Eligible candidates should review the official advertisement and submit their application through the Chayan portal before the 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM deadline.