IGNTU Amarkantak Guest Faculty Walk-in Interview 2026-27 – 16 Posts

IGNTU Amarkantak Guest Faculty Walk-in Interview 2026-27

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, has invited candidates for a walk-in interview to fill 16 Guest Faculty posts across 11 departments for the 2026-27 academic session. These posts are meant to support regular teaching while the University continues its longer process of filling permanent faculty positions. The engagement is purely temporary, and interviews run over two days at the university’s Administrative Building. This article explains the vacancy details, eligibility, pay and application process for IGNTU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026-27.

IGNTU Guest Faculty 2026-27 – Overview

Vacancy Details (Department-wise)

In total, that is 16 posts: 8 Unreserved, 4 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST and 1 EWS. The interview date for Museology was not fixed at the time of this notice, so candidates for that department should keep checking the university website for an update.

Eligibility Criteria

The essential qualification for each subject follows UGC norms (PCI norms where applicable), the same broad NET/Ph.D./Master’s-with-required-percentage criteria used for Assistant Professor recruitment, applied to the relevant department. Candidates should check their eligibility against the specific department they plan to apply for, since each one carries its own category-wise vacancy, as shown in the table above. Since the notice does not print separate qualification tables for each department, candidates are advised to compare their own degree and NET/Ph.D. status against the standard UGC Regulations, 2018, before travelling for the interview.

Documents to Bring

There is no separate form to download in advance. Candidates should prepare a simple bio-data on plain paper and bring it along with attested copies of mark sheets, certificates and degrees, plus the original documents for verification on the day of the interview. It helps to also carry proof of any teaching experience, research publications, or NET/Ph.D. qualification, since these are usually looked at during the interview even though the notice does not list them as separate mandatory documents. Candidates should also carry a recent photograph and a valid ID proof, as these are commonly asked for at walk-in interviews of this kind.

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How to Attend the Walk-in Interview

1. Reach the Administrative Building, IGNTU, Amarkantak, on the date and time listed against your department in the table above.
2. Carry your bio-data application, attested copies of all educational certificates and mark sheets, and the original documents for on-the-spot verification.
3. The Selection Committee will interview candidates and evaluate them as per UGC norms.
4. No advance registration or online application is required for this recruitment.

Pay Structure Explained

Guest faculty are not paid a fixed monthly salary. Instead, they are paid Rs. 1,500 for every lecture they take, up to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 in a month. This means the actual monthly earning depends on how many lectures a candidate is assigned during that period. A candidate assigned fewer teaching hours in a given month will earn less than the maximum, while a full teaching load can bring the earnings close to the Rs. 50,000 cap.

Terms and Conditions

• This is a purely temporary engagement. It does not give any right to claim a regular job later.
• Selected candidates must join within 10 days of receiving the offer letter.
• Guest faculty must devote their full time to the University and cannot take up any other job, trade or business alongside this role.
• Pay is based on lectures delivered, so any absence from duty leads to a proportionate cut in the honorarium.
• The University can end the engagement at any time, without notice or a stated reason.
• No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
• Reservation and age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates apply as per GOI/UGC rules. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get preference when candidates are otherwise equally placed.
• The University keeps a waiting list. If a selected candidate does not join within a month, or resigns within six months of joining, the offer goes to the next candidate on the list.

About IGNTU Amarkantak

IGNTU is a Central University set up by an Act of Parliament, with a special focus on tribal studies and education. It is located at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, close to the border with Chhattisgarh, in a region with a large tribal population. Guest faculty posts like this one help the University keep its teaching running smoothly across many departments while regular faculty recruitment, which usually takes longer, continues separately.

Selection Process

Selection is made through the walk-in interview itself. There is no written test mentioned in this notice. The Selection Committee assesses candidates using its own method during the interview, in line with UGC norms, looking at qualification, subject knowledge and, where relevant, teaching or research experience. Since guest faculty appointments are usually made to fill an immediate teaching need, candidates who are already NET or Ph.D. qualified in the exact subject listed for their chosen department stand a better chance of being considered ahead of others with a related but different specialization.

Other Points to Remember

• The University may choose not to fill a post at all, or change the number and type of posts, if the situation requires it.
• Selection depends on the University’s own evaluation method during the interview, following UGC norms. There is no separate written test mentioned in this notice.
• Documents submitted by candidates are checked and verified by the University, both at the time of appointment and during the service period. If any document turns out to be fake, or if a candidate hides important information, the appointment can be cancelled.
• Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee selection. The final decision rests with the Selection Committee.
• Candidates should keep checking the official website, www.igntu.ac.in, for updates on eligibility, number of posts and interview schedules, since these details can change.

Why This Recruitment Matters

Guest faculty positions like these give early-career academics a genuine chance to teach at a Central University, gain classroom experience, and add that experience to their CV before applying for regular Assistant Professor posts in future. Since IGNTU runs recruitment for guest faculty fairly regularly to cover teaching gaps, candidates who miss this round can watch the university website for the next similar notice.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Guest Faculty posts are open at IGNTU Amarkantak?

16 posts across 11 departments.

2. When are the walk-in interviews?

10 and 11 September 2026, at the Administrative Building, IGNTU Amarkantak. The date for Museology is not yet fixed.

3. What is the honorarium?

Rs. 1,500/- per lecture, up to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month.

4. Is there an online application?

No. Candidates apply by attending the walk-in interview with a bio-data on plain paper and attested document copies.

5. Is this a permanent teaching job?

No, it is purely temporary for the 2026-27 academic session and does not lead to regular employment.

6. What qualification is required?

The qualification prescribed under UGC/PCI norms for the specific department and subject.

7. Is TA/DA paid for attending the interview?

No.

8. Which departments have the most openings?

Botany has 3 posts and Biotechnology has 2 posts. Most other departments have 1 post each.

9. What happens if a selected candidate does not join on time?

Candidates must join within 10 days of the offer letter. If a higher-merit candidate declines or resigns early, the University offers the post to the next candidate on the waiting list.

10. Can Guest Faculty take up other work alongside this role?

No, they must devote full time to the University and cannot take up any other job, trade or business.

11. Does the University guarantee filling every post listed?

No. The University can choose not to fill a post, or change the number of posts, if circumstances require it.

12. Is preference given to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities?

Yes, when candidates are otherwise equally placed, preference goes to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

13. Can a candidate apply for more than one department?

The notice does not restrict candidates to one department, but since interviews for different departments are held at different times on the same or different days, candidates should check the schedule carefully to avoid a clash before attending for more than one subject.

14. Are candidates already working elsewhere eligible to apply?

The notice does not mention a No Objection Certificate requirement, but since guest faculty must give full time to the University, candidates already in another job should check whether their current employer allows this kind of engagement before applying.