Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS)
— Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Overview of CIHTS Sarnath Faculty Recruitment 2026
The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi, a Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has published an official employment notification (Advt No. CIHTS/Acad./Rectt. 01/2026) for the recruitment of various teaching faculty positions. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens and overseas citizens of India for 59 vacancies of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across academic and research departments.
CIHTS Faculty Vacancy Details and Pay Scale 2026
Selected candidates will receive salaries in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) academic pay matrix. The post-wise vacancy distribution and corresponding academic pay levels are detailed below:
| Post Name |
Academic Pay Level |
Pay Scale / Range |
Total Vacancies |
| Professor |
Academic Level 14 |
₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
09 |
| Associate Professor |
Academic Level 13A |
₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
07 |
| Assistant Professor |
Academic Level 10 |
₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
43 |
| Total Vacancies |
59 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Qualifications and experience requirements are strictly as per UGC Regulations 2018 and CIHTS Cadre Recruitment Rules:
- Assistant Professor: Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Additionally, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or must possess a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
- Associate Professor: A good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines. A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks and a minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor.
- Professor: An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in university/college or research experience at an equivalent level.
Detailed Application Timeline
- Date of Publication in Employment News: September 5, 2026
- Commencement of Online Application: September 5, 2026
- Last Date for Online Application: October 5, 2026 (Within 30 days from the publication date)
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy Application: October 8, 2026 (Within 3 days from the online closing date)
Selection Process
The selection process will follow a structured screening and interview methodology:
- Screening of Applications: Evaluation of academic API scores, research publications, and prior teaching experience as per UGC norms to shortlist candidates.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a direct personal interview at Varanasi.
- Document Verification: Verification of original academic records, caste certificates, and experience certificates before the final appointment.
1. Visit the official CIHTS recruitment portal at https://cihtsrec.samarth.edu.in.
2. Complete the initial registration process by providing a valid email address and password.
3. Log in and fill out all personal, educational, research publication, and teaching experience fields.
4. Upload self-attested scanned copies of required certificates, photo, and signature.
5. Pay the applicable registration fee online.
6. Submit the online form and print the confirmation page.
7. Send the printed application form along with self-attested documents to the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221007 within 3 days of the online submission deadline.
