CICT Recruitment 2026: 6 Vacancies for Associate Professor (Linguistics) and other posts, Apply by 26 Aug
The last date for this recruitment has passed. Check the official website for any extension or new notice.
Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) has announced 6 vacancies for Associate Professor (Linguistics) and other posts. The application window runs from 28 June 2026 to 26 August 2026.
This page puts the key facts in one place: vacancies, pay, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the official links.
CICT – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor (Linguistics) | 1 | As per rules | Chennai |
| Associate Professor (School of Languages & Language Education) | 1 | As per rules | Chennai |
| Associate Professor (Art & Architecture) | 1 | As per rules | Chennai |
| Associate Professor (Manuscriptology) | 1 | As per rules | Chennai |
| Associate Professor (Translation) | 1 | As per rules | Chennai |
| Associate Professor (Lexicography) | 1 | As per rules | Chennai |
| Total Vacancies: | 6 |
CICT Recruitment – Eligibility
Check your qualification against the post you want. The minimum education and any experience needed for each post are below.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor (Linguistics) | Master’s Degree with 55% marks OR equivalent grade, Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline, Minimum 08 years teaching, research experience, 07 publications, Research Score of 75 |
| Associate Professor (School of Languages & Language Education) | Master’s Degree with 55% marks OR equivalent grade, Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline, Minimum 08 years teaching, research experience, 07 publications, Research Score of 75 |
| Associate Professor (Art & Architecture) | Master’s Degree with 55% marks OR equivalent grade, Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline, Minimum 08 years teaching, research experience, 07 publications, Research Score of 75 |
| Associate Professor (Manuscriptology) | Master’s Degree with 55% marks OR equivalent grade, Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline, Minimum 08 years teaching, research experience, 07 publications, Research Score of 75 |
| Associate Professor (Translation) | Master’s Degree with 55% marks OR equivalent grade, Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline, Minimum 08 years teaching, research experience, 07 publications, Research Score of 75 |
| Associate Professor (Lexicography) | Master’s Degree with 55% marks OR equivalent grade, Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline, Minimum 08 years teaching, research experience, 07 publications, Research Score of 75 |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor (Linguistics) | See the notification |
| Associate Professor (School of Languages & Language Education) | See the notification |
| Associate Professor (Art & Architecture) | See the notification |
| Associate Professor (Manuscriptology) | See the notification |
| Associate Professor (Translation) | See the notification |
| Associate Professor (Lexicography) | See the notification |
The application fee depends on your category: General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹500; SC / ST candidates pay ₹250. Pay it in the way the notification says, and keep the payment receipt.
The selection steps are: screening, shortlisting based on Academic, research Score, interview, seminar, colloquium. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for CICT Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline |
Download the form from the official link below, fill it in, attach self-attested copies of your documents and send it to the address in the notice so that it reaches before 26 August 2026.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Application form | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.