CIHCS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

CIHCS Dahung is hiring 3 Assistant Professors in Arunachal Pradesh for its Bhot Boudh Shastra, Bhoti (Tibetan) and English departments. If you have a Post Graduate degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject, you can apply offline by post. The last date to apply is 6 August 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 56,100 per month under Pay Level 10.

Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS), Dahung is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, set up to preserve and teach the culture, language and Buddhist philosophy of the Himalayan region. The institute runs degree, postgraduate and research-level courses in Himalayan Buddhist studies, Tibetan language and allied subjects from its campus in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Through Advertisement No. 3-313/2026/CIHCS/12 dated 22 June 2026, CIHCS has invited applications for 3 Assistant Professor posts under its Regular Teaching Staff cadre. These are regular (permanent) posts, not contractual ones, and come with a probation period of 2 years. Postgraduates in Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan (Bhoti) language or English literature can apply for these campus-based teaching roles at Dahung.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Assistant Professor in Bhot Boudh Shastra: 1 post (OBC)
• Assistant Professor in Bhoti (Tibetan): 1 post (UR)
• Assistant Professor in English: 1 post (OBC)

Who Can Apply?

For Bhot Boudh Shastra and Bhoti (Tibetan) (Level 10 - Rs. 56,100/month):

• You need a Post Graduate degree with minimum 55% marks (Grade-B in a 7-point scale) in the relevant subject from a recognized university.
• An equivalent degree from a Traditional Monastic Educational Institution is also accepted for these two posts.

For English (Level 10 - Rs. 56,100/month):

• You need a Post Graduate degree in English with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university.

• Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling here, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated with the intention of permanently settling in India from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam. Candidates in the last four categories need an eligibility certificate from the Government of India — you can be admitted to interview while this is pending, but the final appointment order will only be issued once the certificate is received.
• Already employed candidates must apply through proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.
• Meeting the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee an interview call — CIHCS will shortlist candidates based on merit.

Age Limit

• Age limit is as per Government of India norms for these posts — no specific age cap is mentioned in the notification.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 56,100 per month under Level 10 (Grade Pay Rs. 5,400) of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC: Rs. 500 (non-refundable)
• Payment mode: Demand Draft in favour of "Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies, Dahung", payable at SBI, Tenga Valley Branch (Branch Code 03594).

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Your application and documents are checked for eligibility.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates are called for interview — meeting the minimum qualification does not entitle you to a call.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are interviewed at the CIHCS Dahung campus.

Selected candidates will serve a probation period of 2 years before confirmation in the post.

How to Apply

CIHCS accepts offline applications only for this recruitment — there is no online application portal for these posts. Follow these steps:

1. Download the application form from cihcs.edu.in.
2. Fill the form in your own handwriting.
3. Attach two recent passport-size photographs.
4. Attach self-attested or Gazetted Officer-attested copies of your certificates and testimonials (a July 2026 corrigendum confirms both self-attested and Gazetted-attested copies are accepted).
5. Attach a Demand Draft of Rs. 500 in favour of "Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies, Dahung".
6. Write the post name on top of the envelope.
7. Send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Director, Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies, P.O. Dahung, Pin-790116, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh.

Your application must reach the office on or before 6 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Incomplete applications, applications not in the prescribed format, and applications without the processing fee or supporting documents will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 June 2026
• Corrigendum Date: 7 July 2026 (attestation rule relaxed)
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 6 August 2026, 5:00 PM

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the assigned subject (Bhot Boudh Shastra, Bhoti, or English)
• Prepare lesson plans, study materials and assignments
• Conduct and evaluate internal assessments and examinations
• Guide students in research projects and academic activities
• Participate in seminars, workshops and academic conferences
• Maintain student attendance and academic records
• Contribute to curriculum development and institute publications
• Mentor students on academic and career guidance