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The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi, has released the CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification for 59 teaching vacancies. The recruitment drive includes posts such as Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various departments and subjects. The official advertisement is issued under Advertisement No. CIHTS/Acad./Rectt./01/2026.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the CIHTS recruitment portal from 08 September 2026 to 07 October 2026. Candidates must also send a printed copy of the submitted application with the required self-attested documents by registered post within three days after the online application deadline.
CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026
The CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi, for 59 teaching posts. The vacancies include Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions across 40 subject/post combinations. Eligible candidates can apply online from 8 September to 7 October 2026 through the official recruitment portal.
CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment organization | Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) |
| Recruitment year | 2026 |
| Advertisement number | CIHTS/Acad./Rectt./01/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 59 |
| Posts | Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor |
| Application Mode | Online + Hard Copy |
| Job Location | Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in |
CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Begins | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy | Within 3 days from the last day of online submission |
CIHTS Notification 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 59 vacancies have been announced under the CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026. The vacancies are distributed among Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions.
| Department | Subject | Name of Post | No. of Posts |
| Department of Sanskrit | Sanskrit | Professor | 1 |
| Department of Mool Shastra | Mool Shastra (Tibetan Medium) | Professor | 1 |
| Department of Mool Shastra | Mool Shastra (Sanskrit Medium) | Professor | 1 |
| Department of Sowa-Rigpa | Sowa-Rigpa | Professor | 1 |
| Department of Bhot Jyotish | Bhot Jyotish | Professor | 1 |
| Shipa Vidya | Tibetan Traditional Painting | Professor | 1 |
| Department of Rare Buddhist Text Research | – | Professor | 1 |
| Department of Dictionary | – | Professor | 1 |
| BRA Research of Professor (Tenure Post) | – | Professor | 1 |
| Department of Mool Shastra | Mool Shastra | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Bhot Jyotish | Bhot Jyotish | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Sampradaya Shastra | Nyingma | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Dictionary | – | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Translation | – | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Centre for Teacher Education | Educational Studies | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Sowa-Rigpa | – | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Department of Sanskrit | Sanskrit | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Mool Shastra | Mool Shastra | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Mool Shastra | Mool Shastra | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Sampradaya Shastra | Sakya | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Department of Sampradaya Shastra | Nyingma | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Sampradaya Shastra | Gelug | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Sampradaya Shastra | Kargyud | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Department of Classical & Modern Languages | Chinese | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Classical & Modern Languages | Japanese | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Classical & Modern Languages | German | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Classical & Modern Languages | French | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Bon Shastra | Bon Shastra | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Social Sciences | Asian History | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Social Sciences | Political Science | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Shilpa Vidya | Tibetan Traditional Wood Craft | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Tibetan Language & Literature | Tibetan Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Rare Buddhist Text Research | – | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Translation | – | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Department of Restoration | – | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Centre for Teacher Education | Environmental Studies | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Centre for Teacher Education | Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Tibetan Language and Literature) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Centre for Teacher Education | Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Tibetan Buddhist philosophy) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Centre for Teacher Education | Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Hindi) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Department of Sowa-Rigpa | – | Assistant Professor | 9 |
| Total | – | – | 59 |
CIHTS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications, experience, and other requirements according to the post they are applying for.
Professor Posts
- Candidates should generally hold a Ph.D. in the relevant or allied subject.
- A minimum of 10 research publications is required.
- Candidates should have a research score of at least 120.
- At least 10 years of teaching or research experience is required, along with evidence of guiding doctoral research.
- For specialised posts such as Sowa-Rigpa, Tibetan Traditional Painting, Rare Buddhist Text Research and Dictionary, additional subject-specific qualifications and experience are prescribed.
- The BRA Research Professor post requires a relevant Ph.D., 10 publications, a research score of 120 and 10 years of teaching/research experience. The maximum age for this post is below 65 years.
Associate Professor Posts
- Candidates should have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject.
- A Ph.D. in the relevant or allied subject is required for the applicable posts.
- Candidates generally need 8 years of teaching or research experience at the Assistant Professor/equivalent level.
- At least 7 research publications are required.
- The prescribed research score is 75.
- Specialised posts such as Educational Studies, Dictionary, Translation and Sowa-Rigpa have additional qualification and experience requirements.
Assistant Professor Posts
- Candidates should generally have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant or allied subject.
- They should qualify NET conducted by UGC/CSIR, SLET or SET, wherever applicable.
- Candidates holding a Ph.D. meeting the prescribed UGC conditions may also be eligible.
- For Educational Studies, candidates require an M.Ed. with 55% marks along with NET/SET or the prescribed Ph.D. qualification.
- For Liberal Discipline/Pedagogy posts, candidates need the prescribed postgraduate qualification along with B.Ed. with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or the prescribed Ph.D.
- Sowa-Rigpa Assistant Professor candidates must possess a recognised Sowa-Rigpa qualification and valid NCISM registration. No teaching experience is required, but 2 years of professional experience is prescribed and the maximum age at first appointment is 45 years.
- Posts such as Translation, Restoration, Rare Buddhist Text Research and Tibetan Traditional Wood Craft have additional subject-specific requirements.
Selection Process
- Candidates will first be screened or shortlisted based on the applicable recruitment criteria.
- Depending on the post, shortlisted candidates may be called for an Interview or Written Test.
- Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection or an interview call.
- The number of candidates shortlisted may depend on the number of applications received and the prescribed screening criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification and produce their original certificates and documents.
- Candidates are responsible for making their own arrangements and bearing the expenses for appearing in the selection process.
CIHTS Notification 2026 Age Limit
There is no general age limit specified for most of the CIHTS teaching posts.
However, specific age conditions apply to certain positions:
- BRA Research Professor: Below 65 years.
- Assistant Professor, Sowa-Rigpa: Not more than 45 years at the time of first appointment.
Relaxation in marks and other conditions may be available to eligible reserved-category candidates as per applicable UGC, Government of India and CIHTS rules.
Salary Structure for CIHTS Recruitment 2026
| Post | Academic Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Professor | Academic Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 – Rs.2,18,200 |
| BRA Research Professor | Academic Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 – Rs.2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Academic Level 13A | Rs.1,31,400 – Rs.2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 | Rs.57,700 – Rs.1,82,400 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs.1,000 |
| Women Candidate | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
CIHTS Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Candidates interested in CIHTS Recruitment 2026 can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The online application process starts on 08 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 07 October 2026. Candidates must also send the printed application by registered post.
How to Apply?
- Go to the CIHTS recruitment portal and register for the desired post.
- Enter all required personal, educational, professional and other details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online if applicable to your category.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the application. Candidates should note that changes may not be allowed after final submission.
- After successful submission, download and print a copy of the completed application form.
- Send the printed application along with self-attested copies of the uploaded documents by registered post to: The Registrar, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi – 221007, Uttar Pradesh
Documents Required
- Recent colour passport-size photograph.
- Candidate’s signature.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Valid SC/ST certificate, wherever applicable.
- Valid EWS certificate, wherever applicable.
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate and required declaration, wherever applicable.
- PwBD certificate, wherever applicable.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for in-service candidates.
- English or Hindi translation of certificates issued in another language.
- Conversion chart showing percentage equivalent where grades or grading points are mentioned.
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