Guest Faculty Recruitment at Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Pondicherry University, Puducherry, invites applications for Guest Faculty positions in the Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication. Two vacancies are open under OBC and EWS categories. Interested and eligible candidates must send their resume and qualification certificates by email on or before 20th August 2026, followed by a walk-in interview on 21st August 2026. This is a great opportunity for media professionals and academicians interested in teaching roles at a Central University.

Official Notification Reference: PU/DEMMC/2026-27/112

Date Posted: 14th August 2026

Hiring Organization Name: Pondicherry University

Organization Profile:

1. Fostering excellence in education, innovation and entrepreneurship to create change agents for inclusive growth.
2. Encouraging inter-disciplinary studies and research to embrace the changing dimensions of the society and industry.
3. Providing academic and research facilities with ambience that conform to global benchmarks.
4. Partnering with national and international institutions for leveraging synergies.
5. Engaging communities through extension activities for neighbourhood development.
6. Supporting policy development and practices through continuous engagement with stakeholders.

Employment Type: Temporary (Guest Faculty basis)

Job Title/Designation: Guest Faculty

Vacancy available in departments:

• Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication – Two posts (OBC – 1, EWS – 1)

Essential Qualifications:

• Good academic record with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, at the Master’s Degree level in Electronic Media/Mass Communication or a relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university
• Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC, CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test like SLET/SET
• Master’s degree holders in disciplines where UGC NET or CSIR NET is not conducted are exempt from the NET/SLET/SET requirement for guest faculty positions

Desirable: Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferable

Salary Details: An honorarium of Rs.1,500/- per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000/- per month

Job Location: Puducherry, Puducherry

Apply Mode: Email application followed by walk-in interview

Important Dates:

• Email submission of application: From 13.08.2026
• Last date to email application: 20.08.2026
• Date of walk-in interview: 21.08.2026 at 10.00 am

Organization Website: pondiuni.ac.in

How to Apply: Eligible candidates should first email a soft copy of their resume, publications, and educational qualification certificates to [email protected] on or before 20.08.2026. Candidates must then attend the walk-in interview on 21.08.2026 at 10.00 am, bringing all original certificates and a portfolio of their media work as soft copies or active links.

Email address to apply: [email protected]

Organization address:
Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication
Silver Jubilee Campus Pondicherry University Kalapet
Puducherry – 605014

Official Notification for Reference: Pondicherry University- Guest Faculty Job Opening Notification

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Pondicherry University jobs:

• The appointment is purely temporary in nature
• No separate intimation will be sent for the walk-in interview
• No TA/DA will be provided to attend the interview
• The candidate should not currently be receiving any other scholarship or fellowship
• Candidates should come prepared to deliver a demonstration lecture on related topics
• Selected candidates may have to join duty immediately
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification

This walk-in interview offers a valuable opportunity for qualified candidates in media and communication to join Pondicherry University as Guest Faculty. Eligible applicants should prepare their documents early and apply within the given timeline to be considered for these positions.