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Tripura University has released the Tripura University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification for 97 Guest Faculty posts in 31 departments and schools. Eligible candidates can apply through email by submitting the prescribed appliation form along with the required documents. The last date to apply is 25 August 2026 up to 4:30 PM.
The recruitment is purely temporary and is being conducted on a Guest Faculty basis. Candidates who meet the required UGC, AICTE, NCTE and Ministry of Education norms can apply. Superannuated teachers up to 70 years may also be considered.
Tripura University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download
Tripura University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the recruitment in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Tripura University |
| University Type | Central University |
| Post Name | Guest Faculty |
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 97 posts |
| Departments/Schools | 31 |
| Job Nature | Purely Temporary/ Guest Faculty Basis |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Time | 4:30 PM |
| Tentative Walk-in Interview | From 31 August 2026 |
| Honorarium | Rs.1,500 |
| Maximum Monthly Honorarium | Rs.50,000 |
| Official website | tripurauniv.ac.in |
The notification was released on 18 August 2026, and the application process will remain open until 25 August 2026 at 16:30 hours. The walk-in interview is tentatively scheduled to start from 31 August 2026.
Tripura University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Time | 4:30 PM |
| Shortlisted/ Not Eligible Candidates List | To be published on official website |
| Walk-in interview | Tentatively from 31 August 2026 |
The exact date and time slot for the walk-in interview will be annoucned by Tripura University on its official website. Candidates should regularly check the website for updates.
Tripura University Guest Faculty Vacancy 2026 – Department-Wise
Tripura University has announced 97 Guest Faculty vancancies across 31 departments and schools. The complete department-wise vacancy details are given below:
| S. No. | Department/School | Slots | Specialization/Remarks |
| 1. | Archaelogy and Ancient Indian Culture | 3 | Ancient Indian History and Culture/Archaeology. 1st slot: MA with NET in History, Ancient Indian Culture & Archaeology. 2nd slot: MA/M.Sc with NET in Archaeology/Anthropology |
| 2. | Bengali | 6 | Open |
| 3. | Botany | 3 | Open |
| 4. | Chemistry | 5 | Inorganic Chemistry – 2
Physical Chemistry – 2 Organic Chemistry – 1 |
| 5. | Commerce | 7 | 6 slots for Commerce and 1 slot for Economics |
| 6. | Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | Image Processing and Probability and Random Process |
| 7. | Education | 3 | Open |
| 8. | Electrical Engineering | 3 | Desirable: MATLAB/Simulink/Python programming, Sensors and Systems, Special Electrical Machines, Microgrid; ability to handle Power System and Power Electronics laboratories; PhD preferable |
| 9. | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3 | Desirable: Python, MATLAB, OCTAVE programming, CST, RF & CAD project-related laboratory and Optical Fiber Communication |
| 10. | Fine Arts | 1 | History – Ancient, Medieval or Modern History and Archaeology. PhD in Art History or Visual Culture highly preferred; prior college-level teaching experience desirable |
| 11. | Forestry and Biodiversity | 2 | Open |
| 12. | Geography | 2 | Open |
| 13. | Hindi | 2 | Teaching/research experience in Hindi Language and Literature may be preferred |
| 14. | Information Technology | 2 | Open |
| 15. | Journalism and Mass Communication | 3 | Open |
| 16. | Kokborok | 3 | Open |
| 17. | Library and Information Science | 2 | Open |
| 18. | Linguistics and Tribal Languages | 2 | Core Linguistics/Theoritical Linguistics |
| 19. | Business Management | 8 | Open |
| 20. | Mathematics | 2 | Open |
| 21. | Microbiology | 2 | Open |
| 22. | Music | 2 | 1 slot for Hindustani Classical Vocal and 1 slot for Kathak dance |
| 23. | Philosophy | 3 | Open |
| 24. | Physical Education | 1 | Open |
| 25. | Physics | 1 | Open |
| 26. | Political Science | 4 | Open |
| 27. | Rural Management and Development | 3 | Open |
| 28. | School of Education | 12 | 4 Education, 1 each for English, Kokborok, Physical Science (Method Paper), Geography (Method Paper), Life Science (Method Paper), Political Science (Method Paper), Mathematics (Method Paper) and History (Method Paper) |
| 29. | Sociology | 3 | Open |
| 30. | Statistics | 3 | Open |
| 31. | B.Voc (Film and Video Production) | 1 | Open |
| Total | 31 | 97 | – |
Tripura University Guest Faculty Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the Guest Faculty posts must fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed by the university.
The main eligbility requirements are:
- Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Applicable UGC, AICTE, NCTE and Ministry of Education (MoE) rules will also apply wherever relevant.
- Some departments have additional describe qualifications such as NET, PhD, subject skills or teaching experience.
- Retired/superannuated teachers may also be considered for Guest Faculty assignment up to 70 years of age.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- For departments marked as “Open”, candidates need to fulfil the applicable general UGC eligibility requirments.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification is mainly based on the UGC Regulations, 2018 and applicable UGC/AICTE/NCTE/MoE norms.
Candidates should carefully check the specialization mentioned against their preferred department.
Age Limit
There is not separate general minimum or maximum age limit mentioned for fresh applicants in the notification.
However, superannuated teachers may be considered up to 70 years of age.
Tripura University Guest Faculty Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive an honorarium based on the number of lectures taken.
| Particulars | Amount |
| Honorarium per lecture | Rs.1,500 |
| Maximum Honorarium per month | Rs.50,000 |
The maximum monthly honorarium is Rs.50,000, even if the number of lectures results in a higher amount.
Tripura University Guest Faculty Selection Process 2026
- Application Screening: Applications will be checked based on eligibility and required qualifications.
- Academic Score: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic and professional achievements.
- Shortlist: The list of eligible and shortlisted candidates will be published on the official website.
- Walk-in Interview: Shortlisted candidates will apear for a walk-in interview from the tentative date of 31 August 2026.
- Document Verification: Original certificates and documents will be verified during the interview.
- Final Selection: Candidates will be selected based on their academic score and interview performance.
Tripura University Guest Faculty Academic Score 2026
The application form provides a maximum academic score of 100 marks.
| Academic Record | Scoring Criteria | Maximum Marks |
| Graduation | 80% & above – 15; 60% to below 80% – 13; 55% to below 60% – 10; 45% to below 55% – 5 | 15 |
| Post-Graduation | 80% & above – 25; 60% to below 80% – 23; 55% to below 60% – 20 | 25 |
| M.Phil/PhD | NET with JRF – 7; NET – 5; SLET/SET – 3 | 7 |
| Research Publications | 2 marks for each publication in SCI Journal/Scopus/Web of Science | 10 |
| Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience | 2 marks for one year each; proportionate marks for less than one year | 10 |
| Awards | International/National – 3; State – 2 | 3 |
| Total | – | 100 |
For the postgraduate score, the notification also mentions 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PWD candidates in the applicable range.
How to Apply?
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply through email. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official Tripura University website.
- Download the Guest Faculty Application Form.
- Fill the application form carefully in English.
- Use a separate application form for each post applied for.
- Attach a self-attested scanned copies of all required certificates and testimonials.
- Send the completed application form and documents to the prescribed official email ID.
- Make sure the application reaches the University by 25 August 2026 before 4:30 PM.
- Keep checking the official website for the shortlisted candidates list.
- If shortlisted, attend the walk-in interview with the original documents and required copies.
Required Documents
- Filled-in Guest Faculty application form
- Self-attested photograph
- High School/Secondary School mark sheet
- Intermediate mark sheet
- Graduation mark sheets
- Post-Graduation mark sheets
- M.Phil/PhD/D.Sc./D.Litt certificates, if applicable
- NET/SLET/SET certificate, if applicable
- Employment/Experience certificates
- Research publication documents, if applicable
- Award certificates, if applicable
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Original documents for verification during the interview
Important Instructions
Candidates should read the following points carefully before applying:
- The Guest Faculty appointment is purely temporary.
- The assignment may be discontinued by the competent authority at any time.
- Ideally, the assignment will continue for one academic semester or until a regular faculty member joins the vacant sanctioned post, whichever is earlier.
- Guest Faculty appointment does not provide any right to claim a regular appointment or continuation in the University.
- Shortlisted candidates must report two hours before the interview.
- Candidates must bring their original documents for verification.
- No TA/DA for attending the interview.
- The university can increase or decrease the nnumber of vacancies.
- The university also reserves the right to modify, cancel or withdraw the notification partly or completely at any stage.










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