GRI English Guest Teacher and Soft Skills Trainer 2026
Gandhigram Rural Institute - School of English and Foreign Languages, Ministry of Education, Government of India
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Job Type
Temporary
Part time
Apply By
16 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for English Guest Teacher and Soft Skills Trainer posts in GRI. MA English with role-specific credentials. Last date: 16 Sep 2026. Apply offline.
GRI English Guest Teacher and Soft Skills Trainer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), a deemed-to-be university under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is engaging Guest or Part Time Teachers for its School of English and Foreign Languages. The notice brings together English teaching and Soft Skills Trainer work at Gandhigram in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu.
You are applying for a guest or part-time teaching engagement through a walk-in arrangement. The same notification includes the application proforma for these assignments, so you can use it to identify the teaching area that matches your academic background.
Posts and Disciplines
- English Guest or Part Time Teacher: This teaching area sits within the School of English and Foreign Languages. The subject focus is English, with the school-specific academic requirements set out separately in the notice.
- Soft Skills Trainer: The school also identifies a trainer role alongside English teaching. It has its own academic route within the same notice and shares the same walk-in arrangements.
Post-wise Duties
English Guest or Part Time Teacher
Your role centres on English teaching in the School of English and Foreign Languages. You would help students understand the subject through teaching sessions and academic guidance.
Soft Skills Trainer
Your role centres on soft skills training within the same school. You would help students practise communication and related skills through training activities, with the detailed assignment determined by the school.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Reservation: Government of India and University Grants Commission (UGC) reservation norms apply to the engagement. The notice expressly makes the recruitment subject to these norms.
- Appointment decision: GRI may decide whether to fill the vacancies. Attending the walk-in does not itself establish a claim to appointment.
- Engagement basis: The notice describes guest or part-time teaching assignments. Keep that basis in mind when considering the opportunity and discussing the work with the school.
Application Submission Notes
The venue is the School of English and Foreign Languages, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram 624302, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. The interview time is 10:30 a.m., and you must arrive one hour earlier, at 9:30 a.m.
The notification includes an application proforma with spaces for the post and the school or department. Use that form for the walk-in, identifying the role you are applying for.
Responsibilities
- Teach English topics in the assigned guest teaching sessions
- Prepare lessons and learning materials for English classes
- Guide students through reading, writing and language exercises
- Conduct communication and soft skills activities for the trainer assignment
- Provide feedback on student work and participation
- Coordinate teaching or training sessions with the School of English and Foreign Languages
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
English teaching: M.A. English with Ph.D. or UGC-NET/SET. Soft Skills Trainer: M.A. English with M.Phil. Master's degree marks must be at least 55%, or 50% for SC/ST/OBC, or an equivalent grade.
Experience
2.0 - No limit years
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Selection Process
- 1 Document Verification
- 2 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed application proforma included in the notification
- Photograph for the application form
- Original evidence supporting the particulars in the application
- Self-attested copy of a recent community certificate
- Aadhaar copy
- Supporting proof for research contributions, where necessary
Frequently Asked Questions
The walk-in is on 16 September 2026 at 10:30 a.m. You must arrive one hour earlier, at 9:30 a.m.
For English teaching, you need M.A. English with Ph.D. or UGC-NET/SET. For Soft Skills Trainer, you need M.A. English with M.Phil. The notice specifies 55% at master's level, or 50% for SC/ST/OBC, and at least 2 years of college/university teaching experience in the school-specific entry.
Complete the application proforma in the notification and bring it to the School of English and Foreign Languages, GRI, Gandhigram, Dindigul district. Bring original evidence for your application details and a self-attested copy of your recent community certificate.
You attend a walk-in interview, with your original certificates checked against the qualification and experience requirements. Government of India and UGC reservation norms apply.
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply
16 Sep 2026
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