Sikkim University released this recruitment notification on 7 August 2026 on its official website. As per Notification No. 56/2026, the University will conduct a walk-in interview for Guest Faculty on 13 August 2026 through hybrid mode. This is for candidates looking for a short-term teaching assignment at a central university in Sikkim.
A total of 17 Guest Faculty posts are open across five schools of the University. A full department-wise breakdown follows below. The interview will be held at Sikkim University’s campus in Gangtok, Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Sikkim University notification No. 56/2026 dated 7 August 2026. Last verified: 8 August 2026.
Sikkim University is holding a walk-in interview for 17 Guest Faculty posts across five schools, through Notification No. 56/2026. The interview will be held on 13 August 2026 at Barad Sadan Hall, 5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok. Candidates can appear in person, or opt for the online mode by emailing their filled application form and documents to recruitmentteaching@cus.ac.in one day before the interview.
Quick Summary of Sikkim University Guest Faculty Walk-in Interview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sikkim University |
| Post | Guest Faculty (multiple departments) |
| Total Vacancy | 17 |
| Salary | Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Walk-in (offline) or online interview via email |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate degree in the subject concerned; NET (for appointment as Assistant Professor) or Ph.D required for most departments |
| Selection Process | Document verification and walk-in interview |
| Place of Posting | Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Samdur, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Last Date | Online-mode documents due one day before the interview (12 August 2026); interview on 13 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Postgraduates in the listed subjects, most with NET or Ph.D |
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About Sikkim University
Sikkim University is a central university established by an Act of Parliament in 2007 and accredited by NAAC in 2015. It is located at 6th Mile, Samdur, Tadong, in Gangtok, Sikkim. The University runs schools covering languages, sciences, human sciences, social sciences, and professional studies, and regularly engages Guest Faculty to support teaching in the ongoing semester across these schools.
Local Context
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Gangtok is the state capital of Sikkim and is well connected by road to Siliguri and other towns in North Bengal, with the nearest major railhead and airport located outside Sikkim in the Siliguri–Bagdogra region. Tadong, where the University campus and the interview venue are located, sits close to the main Gangtok town area. Candidates from Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Siliguri travel this route often for interviews and admissions across Sikkim’s institutions, including Sikkim University and the Sikkim Public Service Commission. For candidates from these areas, this Guest Faculty opening is one of the more accessible academic openings compared to central university postings elsewhere in India.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 7 August 2026 |
| Online-mode documents due (one day before interview) | 12 August 2026 |
| Document verification link opens (1 hour before reporting time) | 13 August 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 13 August 2026 |
Candidates opting for the online interview must join the document-verification link one hour before their department’s reporting time on 13 August 2026, with all original documents ready in hand.
Vacancy Details and Salary
The University needs Guest Faculty across five schools for the ongoing semester. Each department is listed separately below, exactly as given in the notification. A single honorarium structure applies to all posts: Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month. Guest Faculty may be assigned more than 25 classes a month and are responsible for paper setting and evaluation of answer scripts. The notification does not give a category-wise (reservation) break-up for any of these posts.
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School of Languages & Literature (Reporting Time — 10:00 AM)
| Department | No. of Posts | Required Specialization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutia | 1 | M.A. in Bhutia | Post Graduation in the subject concerned |
| Lepcha | 1 | M.A. in Lepcha | Post Graduation in the subject concerned |
| Limbu | 1 | M.A. in Limbu | Post Graduation in the subject concerned |
School of Physical Sciences (Reporting Time — 11:00 AM)
| Department | No. of Posts | Required Specialization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 2 | M.Sc in Physics with NET or Ph.D | Post Graduation with specialization in the required field, having qualified NET (for appointment as Assistant Professor) or holding a Ph.D degree |
| Geology | 1 | Environmental Sciences | Same as above |
School of Human Sciences (Reporting Time — 12 Noon)
| Department | No. of Posts | Required Specialization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 1 | Human Geography | Post Graduation with specialization in the required field, having qualified NET (for appointment as Assistant Professor) or holding a Ph.D degree |
| Psychology | 4 | Cognitive Psychology / Developmental Psychology / Biopsychology / Qualitative Research / General Psychology | Same as above |
| Sociology | 1 | Sociology | Same as above |
| FYUG NEP | 1 | Psychology (Promoting Personal Growth) | Same as above |
School of Social Sciences (Reporting Time — 2:00 PM)
| Department | No. of Posts | Required Specialization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 1 | Macro Economics, International Trade and Finance | Post Graduation with specialization in the required field, having qualified NET (for appointment as Assistant Professor) or holding a Ph.D degree |
School of Professional Studies (Reporting Time — 2:00 PM)
| Department | No. of Posts | Required Specialization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 1 | Foundation of Library Science / Metric Studies / Digital Library / Library Automation / Research Methodology | Post Graduation with specialization in the required field, having qualified NET (for appointment as Assistant Professor) or holding a Ph.D degree |
| Management | 1 | Business Research Methods & Statistics | Same as above |
| Music | 1 | Vocal | Same as above |
Total posts: 17, matching the verified total in the notification.
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Eligibility
Eligibility differs by school, as shown below.
School of Languages & Literature (Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu)
Post Graduation (M.A.) in the subject concerned. No NET or Ph.D is mentioned for these three posts.
All other schools (Physics, Geology, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, FYUG NEP, Economics, Library & Information Science, Management, Music)
Post Graduation in the subject concerned, with specialisation in the required field, and having qualified the NET examination (for appointment as Assistant Professor) or holding a Ph.D degree.
Ph.D / Research Scholars
Candidates who are currently Ph.D or research scholars are not eligible to appear for the interview. This restriction does not apply to those who have both submitted their thesis and also qualified the NET examination (for appointment as Assistant Professor).
The notification does not state a minimum or maximum age limit for these posts.
Selection Process
Selection is through document verification followed by a walk-in interview. The stages are:
- Submission of the filled application form, CV/bio-data, and required documents (in person for walk-in candidates, or by e-mail for online-mode candidates).
- Document verification — online-mode candidates must join a video-call link one hour before their department’s reporting time on 13 August 2026, with all original documents ready.
- Walk-in interview, held in hybrid mode (in-person at Barad Sadan Hall or online via a separate meeting link shared on the day of the interview).
The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of Guest Faculty in any department, or to reject any application without assigning a reason. It may also appoint Guest Faculty in absentia or by invitation.
Application Fee
An application fee of Rs. 200/- applies, payable only through online mode.
- Walk-in candidates: pay the fee on the day of the interview.
- Online-mode candidates: pay via the QR code supplied with the interview instructions, and send a screenshot of the payment along with the other documents.
The fee, once paid, is not refundable. Candidates are advised to check all requirements before applying.
How to Apply
For walk-in candidates
- Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format provided in the important link section at the bottom of the article.
- Prepare a CV/bio-data.
- Report to Barad Sadan Hall, 5th Mile, P.O. Tadong, Gangtok, at the reporting time listed for your department on 13 August 2026, carrying the filled application form, CV/bio-data, and original documents from Class X to Ph.D/NET (both marksheets and certificates).
- Pay the Rs. 200 application fee (online mode only) on the day of the interview.
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For online-interview candidates
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format.
- Scan the filled application form, CV/bio-data, and all documents from Class X to Ph.D/NET (both marksheets and certificates).
- Pay the Rs. 200 fee using the QR code supplied with the interview instructions, and take a screenshot of the payment.
- E-mail all the documents and the payment screenshot to recruitmentteaching@cus.ac.in one day before the interview (by 12 August 2026), or contact 73844-63841.
- Join the document-verification link one hour before your department’s reporting time on 13 August 2026, keeping original documents ready in hand.
- A separate meeting link for the actual interview will be shared on 13 August 2026.
Documents to keep ready
- Scanned/original mark sheets and pass certificates from Class X up to Ph.D and NET
- CV/bio-data
- Filled application form in the prescribed format
- Screenshot of fee payment (online-mode candidates)
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Official Sikkim University Notification No. 56/2026 | Full notification PDF |
| Guest Faculty application form | Prescribed application form to download and fill |
| Sikkim Jobs on India Job Alerts | More recruitment updates from Sikkim |
| Post Graduate jobs on India Job Alerts | More postgraduate-level government jobs |
Should You Apply?
This suits postgraduates in Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Physics, Geology, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Library & Information Science, Management, or Music who are qualified NET candidates or Ph.D holders and want teaching experience at a central university. It particularly suits candidates already based in or near Gangtok, since the University does not provide TA/DA for the interview or accommodation after joining.
It does not suit candidates looking for a permanent, salaried academic position. This is a Guest Faculty engagement, paid per lecture and capped at Rs. 50,000 a month, tied to the ongoing semester rather than a fixed term. Competition is likely to vary widely by department — the three language posts (Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu) draw from a narrower specialist pool, while the Psychology and Physics posts, open to a broader NET/Ph.D-qualified candidate base, are likely to see more applicants. The honest trade-off here is teaching exposure and honorarium income against the lack of job security, TA/DA, or accommodation that comes with a regular faculty post.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Sikkim University Guest Faculty 2026?
Candidates opting for the online interview must e-mail their filled application form, documents, and fee payment screenshot to recruitmentteaching@cus.ac.in one day before the interview, that is, by 12 August 2026. Walk-in candidates can appear directly at the venue on 13 August 2026.
What is the salary of Guest Faculty at Sikkim University?
Guest Faculty are paid Rs. 1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 per month, irrespective of the number of departments they teach in. They may be assigned more than 25 classes a month and are also responsible for paper setting and evaluation.
Is NET or Ph.D compulsory for Sikkim University Guest Faculty posts?
For most departments — Physics, Geology, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Library & Information Science, Management, and Music — yes, a qualified NET (for appointment as Assistant Professor) or a Ph.D degree is required. For the Bhutia, Lepcha, and Limbu posts under the School of Languages & Literature, only a postgraduate degree in the subject is required.
Can Ph.D research scholars apply for Sikkim University Guest Faculty 2026?
Current Ph.D or research scholars are not eligible to appear for the interview unless they have both submitted their thesis and qualified the NET examination for appointment as Assistant Professor.
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