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Gandhigram Rural Institute Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary

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Organization
Location / State
Total Vacancies
👥 01 Post
Last Date
⏰ 11 February 2026
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Recruitment Highlights & Key Fact-Sheet

Summary of official notification, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and key dates.

🏛️ Official Notification Summary
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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Salary / Pay Scale
As per Govt Norms
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Application Mode
Online / Offline
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Last Date to Apply
11 February 2026
🏛️ Conducting Body The Gandhigram Rural Institute 📑 Advt / Notification No. Refer Official Notification
💼 Post Name Guest/Part Time Teachers 📍 Job Location Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
🎓 Qualification Must have 🎂 Age Criteria Refer Notification
💵 Application Fee Refer Notification 🎯 Selection Method Merit / Written Test / Interview
🌐 Official Website www.ruraluniv.ac.in ↗ 📄 Notification Document Download Official PDF ↓
📮 Important Notice: Offline Application via Speed / Registered Post

Please Note: This recruitment is strictly processed via Offline Mode. There is no online registration link on any portal. Candidates must download the official notification & application format, fill it out, enclose self-attested copies of supporting documents, and dispatch the envelope through Speed Post or Registered Post before 11 February 2026.

📑 Candidate Enclosure Checklist (Self-Attested Copies)
✅ Duly filled & signed official application form
✅ Proof of Date of Birth (10th/Matriculation Certificate)
✅ Educational Degree & Marksheets (Graduation / Post Graduation)
✅ Experience & Relieving Certificates (Minimum required service)
✅ Last Pay Certificate (LPC) / Pension Payment Order (PPO) for retired officers
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter Card / PAN)

📋 Complete Notification Details

Gandhigram Rural Institute Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade, has announced a Walk-in-Interview notification for the engagement of Guest/Part Time Teachers. This opportunity is specifically for the Department of Sociology. The institute, located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, is a premier institution under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

This recruitment is based on a Direct Recruitment process involving a Walk-in-Interview, rather than a written competitive examination. Interested candidates possessing the requisite qualifications are invited to appear for the interview on 11.02.2026.

Key Highlights Table

Feature Details
Organization Name Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University)
Post Name Guest/Part Time Teachers
Department Sociology
Interview Date 11th February 2026
Interview Time 10:30 AM (Candidates must report by 09:30 AM)
Venue Indira Gandhi Block, Gandhigram Rural Institute
Official Website http://www.ruraluniv.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications for the Department of Sociology:

  • Primary Requirement: M.A. Sociology / Social Work* with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale). (Note: 50% marks is required for SC/ST candidates).
  • Essential Qualification: Must have UGC - NET or SLET or Ph.D. in Sociology of Media / Sociology of Health / Sociology of Development.

Specialization Required

Preference will be given to candidates with specialization in:

  • Marginalised Communities
  • Media Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Rural Sociology

Specific Condition for Social Work Candidates

Candidates holding a Master Degree in Social Work are eligible only if they have studied a minimum of Two Courses in Sociology during their degree.

Age Limit

As this is a notification for Guest Faculty engagement, specific maximum age limits are not explicitly detailed in the notification. However, candidates are generally expected to be within the age limit suitable for academic engagement (often below 65 years for Guest Faculty, subject to University rules).

Selection Process

The selection for Guest/Part Time Teachers is based on the following process:

  • Step 1: Document Verification - Verification of original certificates regarding qualifications and marks.
  • Step 2: Walk-in-Interview - Performance in the personal interview.

Application Fee

No Application Fee is mentioned in the notification for attending the Walk-in-Interview. Candidates are required to bring the filled-in application form only.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Download Application Form: Visit the official website or use the direct link provided below to download the Application Proforma (Format given in the PDF notification).
  2. Fill the Form: Fill in the application form carefully with all required details.
  3. Prepare Documents: Gather original evidence of all particulars mentioned in the form (Marksheets, Degree Certificates, NET/SLET/Ph.D. Certificate, Community Certificate, etc.).
  4. Attend Interview: Appear for the Walk-in-Interview on 11.02.2026 at 10:30 AM at the Indira Gandhi Block.
  5. Reporting Time: Candidates must reach the venue one hour before the allotted time (i.e., by 09:30 AM).
  6. Submission: Submit the filled-in application form along with original documents at the time of the interview.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: Published in the Career Section of the website (PDF uploaded).
  • Walk-in-Interview Date: 11th February 2026
  • Reporting Time: 09:30 AM (Interview starts at 10:30 AM)

Important Links

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