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).
Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam Overview
| 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.
About Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam
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-wise Vacancies
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts | Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam | 4 (Four) |
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Pay and Terms
- 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.
How to Apply for Kalakshetra Contract faculty – Bharatanatyam
Applications are accepted only by post, using the application form printed as Annexure – I of the notification. The notice gives these steps:
- Download the application form (Annexure – I) from the notification.
- Fill in the application completely.
- Attach self-attested copies of testimonials.
- Send the application by post to: The Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041.
- Make sure the application arrives by 03.11.2026 (Tuesday), the last date for receipt of applications.
The notice does not say what to write on the envelope.
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)
Important Instructions
- 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).
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Kalakshetra Contract Faculty – Bharatanatyam Notification PDF | Official notice with the Annexure – I application form |
