Gandhigram Rural Institute Recruitment 2026: Walk-in-Interview for Guest Faculty, Eligibility & Venue Details
Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), accredited by NAAC with an 'A++' Grade, has announced a Walk-in-Interview notification for the engagement of Guest/Part Time Teachers. This opportunity is based in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and is an excellent chance for qualified academic professionals to contribute to a prestigious institution under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment via Walk-in-Interview (Merit-based), not a competitive examination.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) |
| Post Name | Guest / Part Time Teachers |
| Total Vacancies | Not Specified (Department wise) |
| Interview Date | 13th February 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:30 AM (Candidates must arrive 1 hour prior) |
| Official Website | www.ruraluniv.ac.in |
The recruitment is being conducted for the following department. Note that the university reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacancies.
| Department | Post | Salary/Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Rural Industries and Management | Guest/Part Time Teacher | As per University norms |
For the Department of Rural Industries and Management:
As this is a contract-based Guest Faculty position, specific age limits are usually not mentioned. However, the age of the candidate should be suitable for the academic role.
Since this is a Walk-in-Interview, the selection process is direct:
Information regarding application fees is not mentioned in the provided notification text. Candidates are advised to check the official PDF or inquire at the venue.
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Gandhigram Rural Institute Recruitment 2026: Walk-in-Interview for Guest Faculty, Eligibility & Venue Details
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Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), founded by two dedicated disciples and contemporaries of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr.G.Ramachandran and Dr.T.S.Soundaram Ramachandran, has as its foundation Mahatma Gandhi’s revolutionary philosophy of Nai Talim, which effectively bridges the cognitive and practical dimensions, and focuses on the holistic development of learners, with an emphasis on skill development through value-based education, rooted in indigenous cultures and traditions. Since its establishment in 1956, GRI has been unstintingly contributing to higher education and has successfully pioneered rural higher education.
Along with Gandhiji’s Nai Talim, the ideals envisioned by Dr. Radhakrishnan Education Commission (1948-49), and National Council for Rural Higher Education headed by Dr. K. Shrimali, the then Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education, and three other proven world models listed below contributed to the establishment of GRI in 1956, namely
1. Folks Hoschkole system of Denmark by N.F. S. Gruntvig (1844)
2. Land-grant University system of USA (1862); and
3. Sriniketan Experiment of Shantiniketan by Tagore (1922)
The Institute, administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and fully funded through UGC, New Delhi, has developed academic programs in rural development, rural economics and extension education, rural oriented sciences, co-operation, development administration, rural sociology, English, Tamil and Indian languages. It runs B.Tech. in Civil Engineering with a focus on habitat development and M.Tech. in Renewable Energy. It also offers B.Sc Agriculture program.