Kalakshetra Foundation Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Kalakshetra Foundation; Chennai; On-site; INR 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai invites applications for 4 posts of Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam at its Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts. The appointment is on a contract basis for two months with possible extension, and the pay is consolidated between Rs.20,000 and Rs.36,000 per month.

Essential qualification is a Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra Foundation. Desirable: minimum 5 years of teaching experience with regular art practices.

Qualifications

• Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra Foundation.
• Desirable: Minimum 5 years teaching experience with regular art practices.
• Candidates must be not more than 60 years of age on the date of interview.

Skills

Bharatanatyam teaching

Education

Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra Foundation

Job description

Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026 is for 4 posts of Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam at Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. The pay is a consolidated salary of Rs.20,000 p.m. to Rs.36,000 p.m. The contract is for two months and may be extended. Candidates apply by post on the Annexure – I form, and the application must arrive by 3 November 2026 (Tuesday).

Particulars

Details

Organisation Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai

Department(s) Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts

Posts Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam

Total Vacancies 4 (Four)

Pay Consolidated Salary: Rs.20,000 p.m. to Rs.36,000 p.m.

Contract Term Two months, which may be extended depending upon further requirement

Application Mode Offline, by post

Last Date to Apply 03.11.2026 (Tuesday), last date for receipt of application

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai is an Institution of National Importance and an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. The 4 contract faculty posts are for Bharatanatyam teaching in its Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts. The Foundation is located on Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

Department

Post

Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam 4 (Four)

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Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam Essential: Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra Foundation. Desirable: Minimum 5 years teaching experience with regular art practices.

The 5 years of teaching experience is listed as desirable, not essential. The application form asks candidates to say "Yes or No" against this desirable qualification and to give their teaching experience in chronological order.

Age Limit and Physical Fitness

Candidates must be not more than 60 years of age on the date of interview. The notice also says that the candidate should be in good physical health.

Relaxation of Eligibility

The competent authority in Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to relax the eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions in respect of deserving candidates. The notice does not list any category-wise relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam post.

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• Remuneration: Consolidated Salary of Rs.20,000 p.m. to Rs.36,000 p.m., depending upon experience, subject and working hours etc.
• Working hours per week: Minimum 14 hours to 40 hours, depending upon the class allocation.
• Nature of appointment: Purely on contract basis, for a period of two months, which may be extended depending upon further requirement.
• No regular post: In the application form's declaration, the candidate accepts that the appointment, if selected, is purely on a temporary basis with no claim for any regular appointment.

The notice does not mention any allowance on top of the consolidated salary.

What the Annexure – I Application Form Asks For

The form is titled "Application for the Post of Guest Faculty - Bharatanatyam (On Contract Basis)" and asks for:

• Name (in BLOCK letters), date of birth (in Christian era) with age, gender (Male/Female/Others) and nationality
• Address for communication, name of the mother and name of the father
• AADHAR number, two mobile numbers and email ID
• Educational qualification for Class X, Class XII, Diploma, Degree, PG and Others, with the year of passing, university and % of marks
• Whether you have the desirable qualification (Yes or No)
• Teaching experience in chronological order, with the total in years, months and days. For each job, give the name of the institution, designation, nature of duties and the from and to dates. The form says candidates should indicate their experience without fail.
• Your knowledge of South Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada): whether you can speak, read and write each
• Why you consider yourself suitable for the post, and any other information you wish to add
• The declaration, signed by the candidate with the place and date

Shortlisting and Interview

Kalakshetra Foundation will shortlist candidates from the applications received and call them for an interview. The date and time of the interview will be sent to the shortlisted candidates later.

Documents Required

Documents named in the notice:

• The Annexure – I application form, filled in completely and signed
• Self-attested copies of testimonials
• Photocopies of educational qualification certificates (item 12 of the form)
• Applications from candidates whose experience certificate cannot be verified with the institution where they last worked will be summarily rejected.
• If any information in the application is found to be false or incorrect, or if ineligibility is detected, the candidature will stand cancelled and the claim for the recruitment will stand forfeited (declaration in Annexure – I).

Kalakshetra Contract Faculty – Bharatanatyam Notification PDF Official notice with the Annexure – I application form

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026?

Kalakshetra Foundation has advertised 4 (Four) posts of Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam at Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, Chennai.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam post?

The last date for receipt of applications is 3 November 2026 (Tuesday). The application must arrive at Kalakshetra Foundation by that date.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam post?

The essential qualification is a Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra Foundation. A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with regular art practices is desirable.

Q4. What is the age limit for the Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam post?

Candidates must be not more than 60 years of age on the date of interview. They should also be in good physical health.

Q5. What is the salary for the Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam post?

The pay is a consolidated salary of Rs.20,000 p.m. to Rs.36,000 p.m. The exact amount depends upon experience, subject and working hours etc.

Q6. How do I apply for Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026?

Fill in the Annexure – I application form completely and attach self-attested copies of testimonials. Then send it by post to The Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041, so that it arrives by 3 November 2026.

Q7. How will candidates be selected for the Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam post?

Kalakshetra Foundation will shortlist candidates and call them for an interview. The interview date and time will be sent to the shortlisted candidates later.

Q8. Is the Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam job permanent?

No. The post is purely on contract basis for two months, which may be extended depending upon further requirement. The declaration in the form says the appointment gives no claim to any regular appointment.

Q9. What are the working hours for the Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam post?

The working hours are a minimum of 14 hours to 40 hours per week, depending upon the class allocation.

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