CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026 - 59 Faculty Vacancies

CIHTS Teaching Recruitment 2026

The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), a Deemed to be University located in Sarnath, Varanasi, has announced a major recruitment drive for teaching faculty members.

📌 Vacancy Overview

• Total Vacancies: 59
• Post Ranks: Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor
• Subject Scope: 40 distinct subject/post combinations
• Key Departments:

  • Sanskrit & Mool Shastra
  • Sowa-Rigpa & Bhot Jyotish
  • Sampradaya Shastra (Sakya, Nyingma, Gelug, Kargyud)
  • Classical & Modern Languages (Chinese, Japanese, German, French)
  • Social Sciences (Asian History, Political Science, Tibetan History)
  • Tibetan Language & Literature
  • Centre for Teacher Education

📅 Important Dates

• Online Registration Starts: 08 September 2026
• Online Application Deadline: 07 October 2026
• Hard Copy Submission: Must be received by registered post within 3 days from the online submission deadline.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Professor: Ph.D. in concerned discipline, 10 years of teaching/research experience, and minimum 10 research publications in UGC-listed journals.
• Associate Professor: Ph.D. in concerned discipline, 8 years of experience, and minimum 7 research publications.
• Assistant Professor: Master's degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D. as per UGC norms.
• Specialized Posts: Specific qualifications apply for Sowa-Rigpa (NCISM-2022) and Teacher Education (NCTE-2021) posts.

⚙️ Selection Process

• Mode: Screening/Shortlisting followed by an Interview or Written Test (depending on the post).
• Note: Candidates must attend the selection process at their own expense.