Faculty recruitment 2026 Job vacancy notification announced by the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan studies – Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Jobs for the 2026-2027 academic year. Eligible candidates may apply through Online and Postal
Date Posted: 22nd September 2026
Hiring Organization: Central Institute of Higher Tibetan studies
College Profile: The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, formerly called Central University for Tibetan Studies, is a Deemed University founded in Sarnath, Varanasi, India, in 1967, as an autonomous organization under the Union Ministry of Culture. The CIHTS was founded by Pt.
Job Title:
- Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
- BRA Research Professor
Employment Type: Full Time
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Sanskrit — Sanskrit (Professor: 1, Assistant Professor: 1)
- Department of Mool Shastra — Mool Shastra (Tibetan Medium) (Professor: 1); Mool Shastra (Sanskrit Medium) (Professor: 1); Mool Shastra (Associate Professor: 1, Assistant Professor: 1)
- Department of Sowa-Rigpa — Sowa-Rigpa (Professor: 1, Associate Professor: 1, Assistant Professor: 9)
- Department of Bhot Jyotish — Bhot Jyotish (Professor: 1, Associate Professor: 1)
- Shilpa Vidya — Tibetan Traditional Painting (Professor: 1); Tibetan Traditional Wood Craft (Assistant Professor: 2)
- Department of Rare Buddhist Text Research (Professor: 1, Assistant Professor: 2)
- Department of Dictionary (Professor: 1, Associate Professor: 1)
- BRA Research Professor (Tenure Post) — 1
- Department of Sampradaya Shastra — Nyingma (Associate Professor: 1, Assistant Professor: 2); Sakya (Assistant Professor: 3); Gelug (Assistant Professor: 2); Kargyud (Assistant Professor: 3)
- Department of Translation (Associate Professor: 1, Assistant Professor: 2)
- Centre for Teacher Education — Educational Studies (Associate Professor: 1, Assistant Professor: 1); Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Tibetan Language and Literature) (Assistant Professor: 1); Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy) (Assistant Professor: 1); Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Hindi) (Assistant Professor: 1)
- Department of Classical & Modern Languages — Chinese (Assistant Professor: 1); Japanese (Assistant Professor: 1); German (Assistant Professor: 1); French (Assistant Professor: 1)
- Department of Bon Shastra — Bon Shastra (Assistant Professor: 2)
- Department of Social Sciences — Asian History (Assistant Professor: 2); Political Science (Assistant Professor: 1); Tibetan History (Assistant Professor: 1)
- Department of Tibetan Language & Literature (Assistant Professor: 1)
- Department of Restoration (Assistant Professor: 1)
Qualification:
Post Code 26011 — Professor, Sanskrit: A. Eminent scholar with Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, high-quality published work, minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals, total research score of 120 as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulation 2018; minimum 10 years teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates. OR B. Outstanding professional with Ph.D. in relevant/allied/applied disciplines from institutions/industries outside category A, with significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline, supported by documentary evidence, with 10 years’ experience.
Post Code 26021 — Professor, Mool Shastra (Tibetan Medium): Same structure as above (A or B), discipline specified as Mool Shastra (Tibetan Medium).
Post Code 26031 — Professor, Mool Shastra (Sanskrit Medium): Same structure as above (A or B), discipline specified as Buddhist Philosophy.
Post Code 26041 — Professor (NCISM-2022), Sowa-Rigpa: Menpa Kachupa or Bachelor’s Degree in Sowa-Rigpa from a recognized university/institute; desirable: Menrampa or postgraduate qualification in Sowa-Rigpa; valid registration with State Board/Council or Central/National Registration Certificate. Experience: 10 years as regular teacher or 5 years as Associate Professor/Reader (postgraduate qualification); or 13 years as regular teacher or 8 years as Associate Professor/Reader (undergraduate qualification).
Post Code 26051 — Professor, Bhot Jyotish: Same structure as 26011 (A or B), discipline specified as Bhot Jyotish.
Post Code 26061 — Professor, Tibetan Traditional Painting: A. Eminent scholar with doctoral degree, minimum 10 years’ experience in teaching/research, minimum 6 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals, research score of 120 as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulation 2018. OR B. Traditional/professional artist with Master’s degree in the relevant subject, “A” grade artist of AIR/Doordarshan, 10 years of outstanding performing achievements, significant contributions and ability to guide research, participation in National/International Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Concerts or recipient of National/International Awards/Fellowships, ability to explain the subject with logical reasoning, and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations.
Post Code 26071 — Professor (RR CIHTS 2026), Rare Buddhist Text Research: Eminent scholar with Ph.D. or equivalent in Bhot Bauddha Darshan or Bauddha Darshan, high-quality published work, minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals; minimum 10 years teaching/research experience as Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor or equivalent in editing, translation and restoration work with special reference to Buddhist Tantra, research score of 120; erudition in Tibetan/Sanskrit with knowledge of Hindi and English. Desirable: knowledge of ancient scripts (Newari, Bhujimol, Ranjana etc.)/Apabhransh or Siddha Sahitya.
Post Code 26081 — Professor (RR CIHTS 2026), Dictionary: Eminent scholar with Ph.D. in Bhot Bauddha Darshan/Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy or Sanskrit Bauddha Darshan, high-quality published work, minimum 10 research publications, research score of 120; minimum 10 years teaching/research experience as Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor or equivalent; erudition in Tibetan/Sanskrit with knowledge of Hindi and English.
Post Code 26091 — BRA Research Professor (Tenure Post, 5 years), RR CIHTS 2026: Age limit below 65 years. Eminent scholar with Ph.D. or equivalent in Sanskrit Buddhist Studies, Tibetan Studies or Sanskrit, high-quality published work, minimum 10 research publications, research score of 120; minimum 10 years teaching/research experience with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates; erudition in Sanskrit with knowledge of Bhoti and English.
Post Code 26102 — Associate Professor, Mool Shastra: Good academic record with Ph.D. in Mool Shastra; Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks; minimum 8 years teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, with minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and research score of 75.
Post Code 26112 — Associate Professor, Bhot Jyotish: Same structure as 26102, discipline Bhot Jyotish.
Post Code 26122 — Associate Professor, Nyingma: Same structure as 26102, discipline Nyingma Sampradaya Shastra.
Post Code 26132 — Associate Professor (RR CIHTS 2026), Dictionary: Good academic record with Ph.D. in Bhot Bauddha Darshan/Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy; Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks in the same; erudition in Tibetan and Sanskrit with knowledge of Hindi or English; minimum 8 years’ experience in editing/restoration of Buddhist text or teaching/research equivalent to Assistant Professor, OR 12 years as Research Assistant; minimum 7 publications and research score of 75.
Post Code 26142 — Associate Professor (RR CIHTS 2026), Translation: Good academic record with Ph.D. in Bhot Bauddha Darshan/Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy; Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks; erudition in Tibetan with knowledge of Sanskrit, Hindi or English; minimum 8 years’ experience in translation of Buddhist philosophical texts, teaching/research equivalent to Assistant Professor, OR 12 years as Research Assistant; minimum 7 publications and research score of 75.
Post Code 26152 — Associate Professor (NCTE-2021), Educational Studies: Postgraduate degree in Sciences/Mathematics/Social Sciences/Commerce/Languages; M.Ed.; Ph.D. in Education; 8 years’ teaching experience in a teacher education institution; any other qualification prescribed by UGC. Desirable: Diploma/Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership.
Post Code 26162 — Associate Professor (NCISM-2022), Sowa-Rigpa: Menpa Kachupa or Bachelor’s Degree in Sowa-Rigpa; desirable: Menrampa/postgraduate qualification; valid registration as above. Experience: 5 years teaching (postgraduate qualification) or 8 years (undergraduate qualification), on regular basis.
Post Codes 26173, 26183, 26193, 26203, 26213, 26223, 26233, 26243, 26253, 26263, 26273, 26283, 26293, 26303, 26313, 26323, 26333, 26343, 26353, 26363, 26373, 26383, 26393, 26403 — Assistant Professor (various subjects):
- Mool Shastra (26183), Sakya (26193), Nyingma (26203), Gelug (26213), Kargyud (26223), Bon Shastra (26273): Master’s degree with 55% marks in the concerned subject from an Indian University or equivalent from an accredited foreign university/Traditional Institution; cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or SLET/SET, or Ph.D. as per UGC (M.Phil./Ph.D.) Regulations 2009/2016 (with standard exemption conditions for pre-July 2009 Ph.D. registrants). OR Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 globally by QS, THE or ARWU.
- Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Asian History, Political Science, Tibetan History, Tibetan Language & Literature (26173, 26233, 26243, 26253, 26263, 26283, 26293, 26303, 26323): same structure as above.
- Tibetan Traditional Wood Craft (26313): A. Master’s Degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as above. OR B. Traditional/professional artist with Bachelor’s degree, trained under a noted traditional Master/Artist, “A” grade artist of AIR/Doordarshan, ability to explain the subject with logical reasoning, adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations.
- Rare Buddhist Text Research (26333): Good academic record with Ph.D. in Bhot Bauddha Darshan/Bauddha Darshan/Buddha Tantra; Master’s Degree with 55% marks in Bhot Bauddha Darshan/Sanskrit Bauddha Darshan or relevant discipline; erudition in Tibetan and Sanskrit with knowledge of Hindi or English. Desirable: knowledge of ancient scripts/Apabhransh or Siddha Sahitya.
- Translation (26343): Good academic record with Ph.D. in Bhot Bauddha Darshan/Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy; Master’s Degree with 55% marks in Bhot Bauddha Darshan; erudition in Tibetan with knowledge of Sanskrit, Hindi or English.
- Restoration (26353): Good academic record with Ph.D. in Bhot Bauddha Darshan/Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy; Master’s Degree with 55% marks in the same from an Indian/accredited foreign university; erudition in Tibetan and Sanskrit with knowledge of Hindi and English.
- Educational Studies (26363, NCTE-2021): Postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with minimum 55% marks; NET/SLET or Ph.D. in Education or other UGC-prescribed qualification. Desirable: Master’s in Psychology/Philosophy/Sociology or allied subjects.
- Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy — Tibetan Language and Literature (26373): Postgraduate degree in Tibetan Language and Literature with minimum 55% marks; B.Ed. with minimum 55% marks; NET/SLET or Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject. Desirable: M.Ed. (with Specialisation)/Ph.D. in Education.
- Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy — Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy (26383): Same structure as above, subject Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy.
- Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy — Hindi (26393): Same structure as above, subject Hindi.
- Sowa-Rigpa (26403, NCISM-2022): Menpa Kachupa or Bachelor’s Degree in Sowa-Rigpa; desirable: Menrampa/postgraduate qualification; valid registration as above. No teaching experience required; minimum 2 years professional experience mandatory; age not to exceed 45 years at first appointment.
Job Location: Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Pay Scale:
- Professor and BRA Research Professor: Academic Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200)
- Associate Professor: Academic Level-13A (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100)
- Assistant Professor: Academic Level L-10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400)
Apply Mode: Online and Postal
College Website URL: http://www.cuts.ac.in/
How to Apply:
Eligible and interested candidates are required to apply online only through the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies recruitment portal available at https://cihtsrec.samarth.edu.in and send/ submit hard copy of completed application form with all enclosures by registered post to the Registrar Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi 221007.The envelope should be super-scribed with the advertisement number, Name of the post applied for code number & category. No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted. Candidates are required to upload their recent colour passport size photograph, applicant’s signature and all the relevant documents on the portal.
- Commencement of Online Registration at CIHTS Recruitment portal i.e. https://cihtsrec.samarth.edu.in- 08.09.2026
- Last Date of Online Registration and apply online. 07.10.2026
- Last Date of receiving hard copy of the application form along with self-attested copies of all uploaded enclosures- 03 days from the last date of submission of online application
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Organization Address:
The Registrar
Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies
Sarnath, Varanasi (U.P.)- 221007
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