Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi), an autonomous Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has published recruitment advertisement CIHTS/Acad./Rectt. 01/2026 for 59 Faculty Vacancies including Professor (09), Associate Professor (07), and Assistant Professor (43) across various academic and research departments. Eligible candidates with Ph.D., Master’s degree, and UGC-NET qualification can apply online within 30 days of publication (up to 05 October 2026) and submit the hard copy by 08 October 2026. Check complete post-wise vacancy details, 7th CPC UGC pay levels, eligibility, and step-by-step application process below.
Important Dates
| Employment News Release | 05 - 11 September 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 05 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Online Application | 05 October 2026 (Within 30 Days) |
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| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 08 October 2026 (Within 03 Days) |
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| Interview / Presentation Date | To be Notified Soon |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | As per CIHTS / UGC Norms |
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| SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates | Exempted / Concessional |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or Demand Draft |
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Age Limit & Relaxation
| Age Limit | As per UGC Regulations & Ministry of Education / Culture Norms |
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| Age Relaxation | Admissible for SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-SM as per Central Govt. Rules |
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7th CPC UGC Pay Scales
| Professor | Academic Level 14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200/-) |
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| Associate Professor | Academic Level 13A (₹1,31,400 - ₹2,17,100/-) |
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| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 (₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400/-) |
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| Plus Central Govt. allowances including DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. |
CIHTS Varanasi Faculty 2026: Post-wise Vacancy & Qualifications
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Total Vacancies | UGC Minimum Eligibility Criteria |
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| Professor | Academic Level 14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200/-) | 09 Posts | Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks at Master’s level + Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in University/College with high impact research publications and doctoral guidance. |
| Associate Professor | Academic Level 13A (₹1,31,400 - ₹2,17,100/-) | 07 Posts | Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject with a Master’s degree (at least 55% marks) + Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience in an academic/research position with published research work. |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 (₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400/-) | 43 Posts | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) in the concerned subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university + Qualified UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / SLET / SET OR Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations. |
| Total Vacancies | - | 59 Posts | Central Autonomous University Faculty Recruitment 2026 |
How to Apply for CIHTS Varanasi Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of CIHTS: www.cihts.ac.in.
- Navigate to the “Careers” / “Recruitment Portal” link for Advt No. CIHTS/Acad./Rectt. 01/2026.
- Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number to generate your login credentials.
- Fill the comprehensive Online Application Form with personal details, educational qualifications, UGC-NET/Ph.D. details, research publications, API score (as per UGC criteria), and teaching experience.
- Upload required scanned documents (photograph, signature, degree certificates, category certificate, API score supporting proofs).
- Pay the requisite application fee online (if applicable) and submit the online application form before the closing date: 05 October 2026.
- Download and print the final submitted Application Form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all testimonials, publications, and certificates with the printed application form.
- Send the complete hard copy packet to: The Registrar, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221007 so as to reach on or before 08 October 2026.
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Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
