Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, has released a notification for Guest Faculty Recruitment across nine departments for the academic year 2026-2027. This temporary guest faculty recruitment drive invites applications from Ph.D. holders interested in teaching positions on a consolidated pay basis. Candidates meeting the essential qualifications can attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 24.08.2026. This is a great opportunity for academically qualified individuals in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, looking to build a career in higher education teaching.
Date Posted: 14th August 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Bharathiar University
Organization Profile: The Bharathiar University was established at Coimbatore by the Government of Tamilnadu in February 1982 under the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982). The erstwhile Postgraduate Centre of the University of Madras formed the core of the Bharathiar University, which was functioning at Coimbatore before 1982. University Grants Commission (UGC) recognized Bharathiar University in 1985 for grants. The University has 39 Departments, offering 54 post-graduate programs besides offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs. The University is an affiliating University. The jurisdiction of the University covers the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Tirupur, and The Niligiris with 147 affiliated colleges.
Employment Type: Temporary, Consolidated Pay Basis
Job Title/Designation:
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Medical Physics
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Computer Applications
- Department of Information Technology
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Psychology
- Centre for International Affairs (Physics)
- Department of Physical Education
Essential Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree with a good academic record and at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at the Master’s Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an Indian/Foreign University
- Candidates awarded a Ph.D. as per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. degree) Regulations, 2009, are exempted from NET/SLET/SET requirements
Desirable:
- Candidates who have cleared NET for Lecturers conducted by UGC, CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test
Experience: As per Norms
Salary Details: Ph.D. holders will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month on a consolidated pay basis
Job Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Apply Mode: Offline
Important Dates:
- Date of Interview: 24.08.2026, 10.00 A.M.
Organization Website: https://b-u.ac.in/
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should download the prescribed application form, affix a photo in the column provided, and submit it to the Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, before attending the walk-in interview on 24.08.2026 at 10.00 A.M. at the Syndicate Hall, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Organization address:
Bharathiar University,
Maruthamalai Road,
Coimbatore-641 046,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Official Notification for Reference: Bharathiar University- Job Opening Notification
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Bharathiar University jobs:
- Download the specified application form and affix a passport-size photo in the column provided
- Submit the completed form to the Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Attend the interview on 24.08.2026 at 10.00 A.M. at the Syndicate Hall, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Produce an attested copy of the Community Certificate issued only by the competent authority
- Bring original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies and two recent passport-size photographs
- Produce all original certificates showing educational and technical qualifications
- Produce the SSLC book or any other original document as evidence of date of birth
- Produce a Service and No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if employed
- Note that the Syndicate reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts without assigning reasons
- Ensure applications are made only in the format prescribed by the University, as canvassing for selection will lead to disqualification
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