Visva-Bharati University, a renowned institution of higher learning, is inviting applications for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to join a prestigious university known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural heritage.
Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
Visva-Bharati University
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, is a central university located in Santiniketan, West Bengal. It is an institution of national importance and is known for its unique approach to education, blending traditional Indian and modern Western philosophies. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION
- Sculpture/ Kala Bhavana
- Geography / Vidya-Bhavana
- English / Bhasha-Bhavana
- Botany / Siksha-Bhavana
- Hindusthani Classical Music
- Sangit-Bhavana
- Physics / Siksha-Bhavana
- painting/ Kala-Bhavana
- Agricultural Extension / Palli Siksha Bhavana
- Odia / Bhasha-Bhavana
- Rabindra Sangit, Dance & Drama I San it-Bhavana
- Silpa Sadana / palli Samgathana Vibhaga
- Graphic Art/ Kala-Bhavana
- Hindusthani Classical Music / Sangit-Bhavana
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Qualifications & experience as prescribed by UGC norms. Candidates must have a strong academic record, relevant teaching experience, and research credentials in their respective fields.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – i) A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned / allied / relevant disciplines. ii) A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed). i) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and I or research in an academic I research position equivalent to that Of Assistant professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution I Industry with a minimum Of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC – listed Journals and a total research score Of Seventy five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2. Desirable Qualification for Sl. NO. 05 M.Sc. in Botany with Specialization in any branch Of Botany
PROFESSOR – Essential Qualification for Sl. No. 01 (A or B) A. B. (i) An eminent scholar having a doctoral degree (ii) Have been actively engaged in research with at least ten years of experience in teaching in University/C011ege and / or research at the University/National level institutions (iii) Minimum of 6 research publications in the peer-reviewed or tJGC-listed journals, (iv) Has a total research score of 120, as per Appendix II, Table 2.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – i) A Masters degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil,/Ph.D_ Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET • Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing OrdinancesEye-lawsJRegulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement Of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment Of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/C011eges/lnstitutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, Out of which at least one is in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the IJGC / ICSSR/ CSIR or any similar agency.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
PROFESSOR- SCALE OF PAY: Academic Level 14 with Entry Pay of Rs. as per 7th cpc pay Matrix
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – SCALE OF PAY: Academic Level 13A with Entry pay Of RS. 1,31 ,400/- as per 7th cpc pay Matrix
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – SCALE OF PAY: Academic Level IO With Entry pay of RS. 57,700/- as per 7th cpc pay Matrix
💺 JOB LOCATION
Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format available on the university’s website. Application fee (non-refundable) i) For Academic Level 14 2,000/- ii) For Academic Level 10:Rs. 1,600/- Addendum I deletion I corrigendum shall be posted on the University website only i.e. www.visva-bharati.ac.in. The eligibility Of the candidate will be determined on the last date Of submission Of application i.e. on 15th November, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. The candidates are requested to apply through the Chayan portal at https://curec.samarth.ac.in_ The closing date I time of applying through online will be 15th November, 2026 11:59 P.M.
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 15th November, 2026 at 11:59 P.M
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
🌐 WEBSITE
https://www.visvabharati.ac.in
https://curec.samarth.ac.in
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India, Pin – 731235
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
Visva-Bharati University invites applications from eligible candidates for the Teaching Faculty positions
Teaching Faculty positions Recruitment: View Official Notification
In conclusion, Visva-Bharati University offers a unique opportunity for academic professionals to contribute to a prestigious institution with a rich cultural heritage. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of this esteemed university.
