Kalakshetra Foundation Contract Faculty Recruitment 2026

Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai is hiring 9 contract faculty for its Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts. If you have a Post Diploma from Kalakshetra or a Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 5 years teaching experience, you can apply. The last date is 22 May 2026 (5:30 PM). The consolidated monthly salary ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 36,000 depending on subject, experience and working hours.

Kalakshetra Foundation Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 9 Posts

Kalakshetra Foundation, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released a notification for the appointment of contract faculty in the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts at Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. The posts are for the academic year 2026-27 and are further extendable based on requirement. Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Music (Vocal, Veena, Violin, Mirudangam) and Tamil Language faculty are being recruited. Applications must be sent by post to the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai-41.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Bharatanatyam: 2 posts
• Vocal - Carnatic Music: 2 posts
• Mirudangam - Carnatic Music: 2 posts
• Veena - Carnatic Music: 1 post
• Violin - Carnatic Music: 1 post
• Language Teacher (Tamil): 1 post

Note: Number of positions may vary as per Kalakshetra's actual requirement. Selected candidates will be empanelled and offers will be issued based on actual need.

Who Can Apply?

For Bharatanatyam (Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 36,000 per month):

• Qualification: Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra Foundation
• Experience: Minimum 5 years teaching experience with regular art practices
• Working Hours: Minimum 14 to 40 hours per week depending on class allocation

For Carnatic Music - Vocal / Veena / Violin / Mirudangam (Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 36,000 per month):

• Qualification: Post Diploma in Carnatic Music from Kalakshetra Foundation OR Master's Degree in Carnatic Music from a recognized University
• Experience: Minimum 5 years teaching experience with regular art practices
• Working Hours: Minimum 14 to 20 hours per week

For Language Teacher - Tamil (Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 20,000 per month):

• Qualification: Degree or Master's degree in the relevant language subject
• Experience: At least 5 years teaching experience in the relevant language
• Working Hours: 8 hours per week

Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to relax the eligibility criteria for deserving candidates.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 60 years on the closing date of application
• No minimum age specified

Salary

• Bharatanatyam: Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 36,000 per month (consolidated)
• Carnatic Music (Vocal/Veena/Violin/Mirudangam): Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 36,000 per month (consolidated)
• Tamil Language Teacher: Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated). For Sanskrit, up to Rs. 30,000 per month.
• Salary depends on experience, subject and working hours allocated

Selection Process

Selection is merit-based and through interview. There is no written exam:

1. Application Screening: Kalakshetra will screen all applications received by post.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.
3. Empanelment: Selected candidates will be empanelled and an offer of appointment will be issued based on actual requirements.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official notification at kalakshetra.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely with educational and teaching experience details.
3. Paste a recent passport size photograph and sign the declaration.
4. Attach photocopies of qualification, experience and age proof certificates.
5. Address the application to the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041 and send it by post.
6. The application must reach Kalakshetra on or before 22 May 2026 (5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 May 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 22 May 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced