Bharathiar University Dean, College Development Council Recruitment 2026

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, is accepting applications for Dean, College Development Council, a 3-year tenure post on the Professor Scale of Pay. Candidates must have completed 52 years and must not exceed 57 years. Both eminent scholars and outstanding professionals with a Ph.D. can apply if they meet the conditions below. Eight copies of the filled-in application must reach the Registrar by 5.30 p.m. on 30 November 2026.

Bharathiar University is a State University in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Its letterhead states that it is accredited with A++ Grade (3.63 CGPA) by NAAC and holds the 46th Rank among Indian Universities by MoE-NIRF.

Age Limit

Candidates should have completed 52 years but not exceed 57 years on the date of notification of advertisement.

Qualification and Experience

A candidate must meet either Option A or Option B.

Option A: Eminent scholar

• A Ph.D. degree in the concerned / allied / relevant discipline.
• Published work of high quality and active engagement in research, with evidence of published work.
• A minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• A total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix, Table 2.
• A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in a university or college as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, and / or research experience at equivalent level at the University / National Level Institutions.
• Evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate.

Option B: Outstanding professional

• A Ph.D. degree in the relevant / allied / applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in Option A) / industry.
• A significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned / allied / relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence.
• Ten years' experience.

Language Requirement

Candidates need knowledge of Tamil to the extent of carrying official correspondence and drafting reports.

Master's Level Marks and Relaxations

• SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 5%, from 55% to 50% of the marks at the Master level.
• Ph.D. degree holders who passed their Master Degree prior to 19 September 1991 get a relaxation of 5%, from 55% to 50% of the marks.
• Where the grading system is followed, 'B' in the seven point scale with UGC letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E and F is regarded as equivalent to 55%.
• For existing incumbents already in the University System, the 55% requirement at Master's level will not be insisted upon for Principals, Professors, Associate Professors, Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Librarians, Deputy Librarians and Director/Deputy Directors of Physical Education. Their minimum requirement is at least 50% of marks at Master's level.
• The 55% requirement will be insisted upon for those entering the system from outside and those at the entry point of Assistant Professor, Assistant Registrars, Assistant Librarians and Assistant Directors of Physical Education.

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

These amounts cover the registration fee and the application fee. Pay by Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

The selection procedure will be as per the decision of the Syndicate of Bharathiar University. Applicants should be prepared to attend an interview at their own cost. The Syndicate reserves the right to fill or not to fill up the post without assigning any reason.

Transparency procedure will be followed as per Government Letter No.7582/K2/2021-1, dated 9 June 2021. After notification and until the publication of the result, no information will be furnished under the Right to Information Act.

• The appointment is for a tenure of 3 years.
• The selected candidate will be required to join duty immediately.
• The selected candidate must enter into an agreement with the University, in accordance with the laws of the University, on joining the post.
• Pay protection in any manner will not be guaranteed to candidates in service on selection to the post.

1. Download the application form or make a photocopy of it. Self-designed application formats will not be entertained.
2. Fill in every column. No column may be left blank, because consideration is given to each of the particulars provided.
3. Prepare the Demand Draft for the fee applicable to your category.
4. Fill in the Information Sheet and submit it with each application.
5. Enclose copies of the documents listed below, with supporting evidence for all information given in the form.
6. Address the application to the Registrar (by designation only), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046.
7. Make sure all eight copies reach the University by the last date and time. Late applications and those with incomplete particulars will be summarily rejected.

Documents to Send

• Proof of age with an attested copy of the first page of the SSLC Book
• Qualifications and degrees, with the year or years of passing and the university in which they were taken
• Other academic distinctions and publications, if any
• Present occupation and salary with scale of pay
• Languages with which the applicant is conversant, together with copies of recent testimonials
• Names of two persons to whom a reference can be made

A No Objection Certificate obtained from the Appropriate Authority / Management must be produced at the time of the interview.

Candidates in Service

Candidates in service must submit the form through proper channel. If there is a delay, they may send seven advance copies to the Registrar. Such candidates will be considered and called for interview only if their applications are forwarded through proper channel and received in time, well before the date of interview.

Other Conditions

• Applicants who attempt to canvas or influence their candidature in any manner will be disqualified.
• Enquiries made over telephone or in person will not be entertained.
• The University will not be responsible for any delay in receipt of the application due to a public holiday, strike or any other unforeseen reason, and such applications are liable to be rejected.