Pondicherry University Recruitment 2025

Pondicherry University has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Guest Faculty in History. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Tue Oct 14 2025

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Pondicherry University – Online Interview for Guest Faculty in History (2025)

Pondicherry University has announced an online interview for the appointment of Guest Faculty in the Department of History, School of Social Sciences and International Studies for the academic year 2025–26. The positions are purely temporary and will continue only until a regular appointment is made or until the end of the academic session, whichever occurs earlier.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Pondicherry University – Department of History, School of Social Sciences and International Studies
Location	Office of the Dean, School of Social Sciences & International Studies, Silver Jubilee Campus, Pondicherry University, Puducherry – 605014, India
Nature of Appointment	Temporary (Guest Faculty)
Duration	For the academic year 2025–26 only or until the appointment of regular faculty, whichever is earlier

Position and Vacancy Details

Designation	Total Posts	Category Distribution
Guest Faculty in History	2	General – 1, Scheduled Caste (SC) – 1

Remuneration and Employment Type

Honorarium: ₹1,500 per lecture
Maximum Limit: ₹50,000 per month
Employment Type: Temporary / Guest Faculty
Duration: Academic year 2025–26 or until a regular appointment is made

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Issued	10 October 2025
Last Date for Sending Application (via Email)	14 October 2025 (Tuesday)
Google Meet Link Sent to Shortlisted Candidates	15 October 2025 (Wednesday)
Date & Time of Interview	16 October 2025 (Thursday) – 11:30 AM

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates must send their application through email as per the following instructions:

Applicants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and scanned copies of certificates of educational qualifications and other testimonials.
All documents should be combined into a single PDF file.
Send the email to: head.his@pondiuni.ac.in
The last date to submit applications is 14 October 2025.
After scrutiny of applications, shortlisted candidates will receive a Google Meet link via email on 15 October 2025.
The online interview will be held on 16 October 2025 at 11:30 AM.
Selected candidates may be required to join immediately after the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification	M.A. in Ancient Indian History & Archaeology or History with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Preference	Candidates possessing a Ph.D. degree with teaching experience will be given preference.

Age Limit

No specific age limit has been mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

General (Unreserved): 1 Post
Scheduled Caste (SC): 1 Post

Application Fee

No application fee has been specified in the notification. The application process appears to be free of cost.

Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted through an Online Interview (Google Meet). Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information and documents submitted via email. The final selection will be made on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the online interview.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Prof. N. Chandramouli
Designation: Head, Department of History
Institution: Pondicherry University
Primary Email: head.his@pondiuni.ac.in
Alternate Email: c.navuluri@pondiuni.ac.in
Address: Department of History, School of Social Sciences & International Studies, Pondicherry University, Puducherry – 605014

Additional Notes and Disclaimers

The engagement of the Guest Faculty is purely temporary for the academic year 2025–26 or until the appointment of a regular faculty member, whichever is earlier.
Selected candidates may need to join immediately after the interview process.
The University reserves the right to cancel, modify, or postpone the recruitment process without assigning any reason.