Visva-Bharati Teaching & Library Recruitment 2026

Visva-Bharati has released notification for 26 Teaching and Library Cadre posts at its Santiniketan campus. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree or Master's degree with NET/SLET can apply online. Last date to apply is 10 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,44,200 per month (entry pay) depending on the post.

Visva-Bharati Teaching & Library Cadre Recruitment 2026 - 26 Posts

Visva-Bharati, an institution of National Importance established by the Visva-Bharati Act 1951, has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for 26 teaching and library cadre positions across various Bhavanas (departments) at Santiniketan, West Bengal. The recruitment covers 4 different post types spanning disciplines from Sanskrit and Philosophy to Mathematics, Botany, Chemistry, Graphic Art, and Hindustani Classical Music. Selection is based on academic merit and interview with no written exam. Candidates with doctoral qualifications and relevant teaching or research experience should apply through the Chayan portal.

Vacancy Breakdown

Professor (1 Post)

• Professor of Sanskrit: 1 post (UR) - Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit / Bhasha-Bhavana

Associate Professor (10 Posts)

• Associate Professor of Philosophy: 1 post (EWS) - Vidya-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of Bengali: 1 post (OBC) - Bhasha-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of Sanskrit: 1 post (UR) - Bhasha-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of Hindi: 1 post (UR) - Bhasha-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of Indo-Tibetan Studies: 1 post (UR) - Bhasha-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of Mathematics: 1 post (UR) - Siksha-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of Botany: 1 post (UR) - Siksha-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of Chemistry: 1 post (UR) - Siksha-Bhavana
• Associate Professor of PCK: 1 post (OBC) - Palli Samgathana Vibhaga
• Associate Professor of Sitar: 1 post (UR) - Sangit-Bhavana

Assistant Professor (7 Posts)

• Assistant Professor of Philosophy: 1 post (UR) - Vidya-Bhavana
• Assistant Professor of Japanese: 1 post (UR) - Bhasha-Bhavana
• Assistant Professor of French: 1 post (UR) - Bhasha-Bhavana
• Assistant Professor of Education (Work Education): 1 post (UR) - Vinaya-Bhavana
• Assistant Professor of Graphic Art: 1 post (UR) - Kala-Bhavana
• Assistant Professor of Esraj: 1 post (OBC) - Sangit-Bhavana
• Assistant Professor of Manipuri Dance: 1 post (UR) - Sangit-Bhavana

Assistant Librarian (8 Posts)

• Assistant Librarian (UR): 4 posts
• Assistant Librarian (SC): 1 post
• Assistant Librarian (ST): 1 post
• Assistant Librarian (OBC): 2 posts

Category-wise Summary:

• UR (Unreserved): 17 posts
• OBC: 5 posts
• SC: 1 post
• ST: 1 post
• EWS: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

For Professor (Academic Level 14):

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. degree in the concerned discipline with published work of high quality, at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, and a total research score of 120.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates.

For Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A):

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. degree in the concerned discipline along with a Master's degree with at least 55% marks.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of teaching or research experience with at least 7 publications in peer-reviewed journals and a research score of 75.

For Assistant Professor (Academic Level 10):

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree with 55% marks from a recognized university along with NET/SLET/SET qualification, or a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.
• Note: For performing arts posts (Graphic Art, Esraj, Manipuri Dance), traditional artists with Bachelor's degree and professional achievement may also be eligible.

For Assistant Librarian (Academic Level 10):

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with at least 55% marks, along with knowledge of computerization of a library.
• You must also have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.

A relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD candidates at both Bachelor's and Master's level.

Age Limit

• There is no specific age limit mentioned in the notification for these teaching and library positions.
• Relaxations: Standard relaxation for EWS/SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories will be given as per Government of India / UGC rules.

Salary

• Professor: Academic Level 14 with entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200 per month
• Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A with entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400 per month
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 with entry pay of Rs. 57,700 per month
• Assistant Librarian: Academic Level 10 with entry pay of Rs. 57,700 per month
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
• Candidates appointed through this recruitment will be governed by the NPS (New Pension Scheme) unless specifically permitted for GPF-cum-Gratuity.

Application Fee

• Professor & Associate Professor (Level 14 & 13A): Rs. 2,000
• Assistant Professor & Assistant Librarian (Level 10): Rs. 1,600
• SC/ST candidates: 25% of the applicable fee (Rs. 500 for Level 14/13A, Rs. 400 for Level 10)
• Women candidates: Exempted (no fee)
• PwD candidates (40% or above): Exempted (no fee)
• Fee payment: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking)

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection will be done through a merit-based process in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:15 ratio based on Academic/Research score as per UGC Regulation 2018 (Appendix II: Table 2 & Table 3A). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
2. Interview: Selection will be based entirely on performance in the interview. The Academic score is used only for shortlisting purposes.

Note: Candidates already employed in government or university positions must apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate during the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Chayan recruitment portal at curec.samarth.ac.in.
2. Register yourself with your name, email ID, and mobile number.
3. Save your Registration ID and password safely.
4. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
5. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, certificates, and publication details.
6. Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
7. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

You can apply for multiple posts, but you need to pay the fee separately for each post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 11 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subjects as per the approved curriculum and UGC guidelines
• Prepare course materials, reading lists, and examination papers for your department
• Guide and mentor students in their academic research, dissertations, and projects
• Conduct original research and publish papers in peer-reviewed and UGC-listed journals
• Participate in university committees, academic boards, and departmental administration
• Assist in organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences at the Bhavana level
• Maintain records of student performance and contribute to assessment and evaluation processes