Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026: Principal, Contract Faculty, Semi-Skilled Worker and 9 More Posts
Kalakshetra Foundation, the Chennai arts institution run under the Ministry of Culture, has put out 12 advertisements for 16 posts. They range from Principal and Registrar to Contract Faculty (Bharatanatyam), Tutor, Librarian, Administrative Assistant, Library Attendant, Semi-Skilled Worker and a Consultant. If you are looking for Tamil Nadu government jobs in dance, music, libraries or office work, there is something here for several profiles.
Every post is applied for by post only, and the closing dates differ. Contract Faculty applications must reach by 3 November 2026, the Consultant by 6 November 2026, and all other posts by 23 November 2026, 5.30 p.m. Please read the row for your own post below, because age, pay and qualification change from post to post.
Key Highlights of Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai (autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture) |
| Total Posts | 16 posts in 12 advertisements |
| Job Location | Chennai (Thiruvanmiyur) |
| Mode of Application | By post only, on the Annexure-I form |
| Last Dates | 3 Nov (Contract Faculty), 6 Nov (Consultant), 23 Nov 2026 (others) |
| Advertisement Number | Not printed in the advertisements |
The official website lists all 12 advertisements. The Principal, Registrar, Professor, Assistant Professor, Contract Faculty, Tutor (Bharatanatyam), Tutor (Music) and Librarian advertisements are linked below. The Administrative Assistant, Library Attendant, Semi-Skilled Worker and Consultant advertisements are linked from the official site.
Kalakshetra Foundation Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Principal, RDCFA (Group A) | 1 | Level 25 TN scale: ₹59,300 – ₹1,87,700 |
| Registrar, RDCFA (Group B) | 1 | Level 7, 7th CPC: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Professor (Bharatanatyam), RDCFA (Group A) | 1 | Level 22 TN scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Assistant Professor (Bharatanatyam), RDCFA (Group B) | 1 | Level 16 TN scale: ₹36,400 – ₹1,15,700 |
| Contract Faculty (Bharatanatyam), RDCFA | 4 | ₹20,000 – ₹36,000 per month, consolidated |
| Tutor (Bharatanatyam), RDCFA (Group C) | 1 (UR) | Level 11 TN scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Tutor (Music), RDCFA (Group C) | 1 (UR) | Level 11 TN scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Librarian, BASS School (Group B) | 1 (UR) | Level 6, 7th CPC: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Administrative Assistant, Central Office (Group B) | 1 (UR) | Level 6, 7th CPC: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Library Attendant, BASS School (Group C) | 1 (UR) | Level 1, 7th CPC: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Semi-Skilled Worker, Craft Centre (Group C) | 2 (UR 1, SC 1) | Level 1, 7th CPC: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Consultant (Outreach and Museum) | 1 (one post named, no number printed) | Salary as per experience |
Which post is right for you? Bharatanatyam artists fit the Professor, Tutor and Contract Faculty rows and Carnatic musicians the Tutor (Music) row, while a 10th pass candidate with library or block-printing experience can look at Library Attendant and Semi-Skilled Worker. Graduates with office or accounts experience fit Administrative Assistant, and postgraduates with a library degree fit Librarian. Contract Faculty closes first, so do not wait for it.
Semi-Skilled Worker has one seat reserved for SC. No other notice reserves a seat. The Principal, Registrar, Professor and Assistant Professor posts are filled on deputation or short-term contract, and the Consultant post is a one-year contract.
What is the Eligibility for Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Principal | Diploma or Degree in the field of specialisation; about 10 years of supervisory service; local language and English essential |
| Registrar | Class X; Diploma or Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam or Carnatic Music; 8 years in the field |
| Professor (Bharatanatyam) | Class X; Diploma or Post Diploma; able to handle final-year classes, give a 2-hour solo and do nattuvangam |
| Assistant Professor (Bharatanatyam) | Class X; Diploma or Post Diploma; 8 years in the field; 2-hour solo, nattuvangam, classes in English |
| Contract Faculty | Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra Foundation (5 years teaching is desirable, not essential) |
| Tutor (Bharatanatyam) | Class X; Diploma or Post Diploma; 2-hour solo, nattuvangam, practical and theory classes in English |
| Tutor (Music) | Class X; Diploma or Degree in Carnatic Music; accompany dance; read and write notations |
| Librarian | MA or equivalent; Bachelor of Library Science or equivalent; 5 years in a Central or State Government library or a similar special library |
| Administrative Assistant | Graduate; 5 years in administration or government accounts with Central Government rules |
| Library Attendant | Class X; 3 years of library work |
| Semi-Skilled Worker | Class X; experience in block printing and vegetable dyes; knowledge of boiling, dyeing, tailoring |
| Consultant | Bachelor’s Degree, or Diploma or Post Diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation |
The result of the required qualification must be declared before the closing date in the direct recruitment posts, and candidates called for document verification must bring original mark sheets and certificates, failing which the candidature is cancelled. Knowledge of South Indian languages and Hindi, or a Master’s in Library Science for Librarian, is only desirable. If any form detail is found false or you are found ineligible, even after the exam, the candidature or appointment is cancelled. Candidates whose experience certificate cannot be verified with the last institution will be summarily rejected (Contract Faculty and Consultant).
Deputation and Contract Routes
| Post | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|
| Principal | Eminent artists at Principal or Professor level, or officers in an analogous post, or Professors with 7 years in Level 22 or equivalent |
| Registrar | Eminent artists at Registrar or Lecturer level, or officers in an analogous post, or Lecturers with 8 years in Level 15 or equivalent |
| Professor | Eminent artists at Assistant Professor level, or Assistant Professors in an analogous post or with 8 years in Level 16 or equivalent |
| Assistant Professor | Eminent artists at Assistant Professor or Lecturer level, or officers in an analogous post or with 8 years in Level 15 or equivalent |
Serving officials must send cadre clearance, vigilance clearance and APARs for the last five years through proper channel. Serving Professor and Assistant Professor applicants add the Annexure-II employer certificate.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit | Counted On |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 45 to 50 years | Not stated |
| Registrar | 40 years (as printed) | Not stated |
| Professor | Up to 50 years | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Up to 40 years | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Contract Faculty | Up to 60 years | Date of interview |
| Tutor (Bharatanatyam) and Tutor (Music) | Up to 30 years | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Librarian | Up to 27 years | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Administrative Assistant | Up to 28 years | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Library Attendant | Up to 25 years | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Semi-Skilled Worker | Up to 25 years (SC: 5 years more) | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Consultant | Up to 45 years | Closing date |
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Departmental candidates get no age relaxation in Librarian, Administrative Assistant, Library Attendant and Semi-Skilled Worker posts. Date of birth is taken from the Class X certificate and cannot be changed later.
What is the Salary for Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026?
Pay follows two systems. The Principal, Professor, Assistant Professor and both Tutor posts use the Tamil Nadu State pay scales (7th Pay Commission matrix). Registrar, Librarian, Administrative Assistant, Library Attendant and Semi-Skilled Worker use the 7th CPC pay matrix. Exact figures are in the vacancy table above. Contract Faculty get a consolidated ₹20,000 to ₹36,000 per month for at least 14 and up to 40 hours of classes a week, on a two-month contract that may be extended.
What is the Selection Process for Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Selection |
|---|---|
| Principal and Registrar | Scrutiny of applications; shortlisted candidates may be called for interaction with the selection committee |
| Professor and Assistant Professor | Scrutiny of applications; shortlisted candidates may be called for a skill test, if necessary |
| Contract Faculty and Consultant | Interview; date intimated to shortlisted candidates later |
| Tutor (Bharatanatyam) | Written exam of 200 marks (qualifying 100) and skill test of 100 marks (qualifying 50); both must be cleared; merit is 40:60 |
| Tutor (Music) | 200 MCQs for 200 marks (qualifying 100; the notice says wrong answers lose no marks), and skill test of 100 marks (qualifying 50); merit is 40:60 |
| Librarian | Scheme of examination to be published later on the Kalakshetra website |
| Administrative Assistant | Written exam of 200 marks in two parts; qualifying 25 and 75, and at least 100 overall |
| Library Attendant | Objective written test of 100 marks, 2 hours; qualifying 50 |
| Semi-Skilled Worker | Practical skill test of 100 marks (qualifying 50; SC 30), then written test of 100 marks, 3 hours (qualifying 50; SC 30) |
Syllabus and exam schedules are to be placed on the Kalakshetra website; use our syllabus page to plan your preparation. Only shortlisted candidates are called; direct-recruitment tests pay no travelling allowance except SC Semi-Skilled Worker rail fare. In a tie, the older candidate is placed higher.
How to Apply for Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026?
Keep the Annexure-I form of your post (printed inside its advertisement), a recent passport photograph, an extra photograph and self-attested copies of your certificates ready.
- Download the advertisement for your post from Essential Links and print the Annexure-I form at its end.
- Fill in the form with a blue or black ball point pen, paste one photograph and keep one more photograph in the cover.
- Attach self-attested copies of your testimonials. Serving officials add the clearances and APARs through proper channel.
- Write “Application for the post of” and your post name on the cover.
- Post it to The Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041 (Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur for Contract Faculty and Consultant) so that it reaches by the date for your post.
Applications received by email, after the closing date or incomplete are rejected, and the Professor and Assistant Professor notices say the same for late and incomplete applications. Canvassing is a disqualification, and any malpractice in a test leads to cancellation and the candidate is debarred from Kalakshetra recruitments.
What are the Important Dates for Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date: Contract Faculty (Bharatanatyam) | 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Last Date: Consultant (Outreach and Museum) | 6 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Last Date: all other posts | 23 November 2026 (Monday), 5.30 p.m. |
These are receipt dates, not posting dates, so allow for postal transit time. The Contract Faculty and Consultant notices give no closing time, while the 23 November posts close at 5.30 p.m. No notification date is printed in the advertisements.
Application Fee for Kalakshetra Foundation Posts
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No application fee is mentioned in the advertisements |
Essential Links for Kalakshetra Foundation Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF – Principal, RDCFA (Deputation / Short Term Contract)
- Download Registrar, RDCFA Advertisement PDF
- Download Professor (Bharatanatyam), RDCFA Advertisement PDF
- Download Assistant Professor (Bharatanatyam), RDCFA Advertisement PDF
- Download Contract Faculty (Bharatanatyam), RDCFA Advertisement PDF
- Download Tutor (Bharatanatyam) Advertisement PDF
- Download Tutor (Music), RDCFA Advertisement PDF
- Download Librarian, BASS School Advertisement PDF
- Download Administrative Assistant Advertisement PDF (official site)
- Download Library Attendant, BASS School Advertisement PDF (official site)
- Download Semi-Skilled Worker, Craft Centre Advertisement PDF (official site)
- Download Consultant (Outreach and Museum) Advertisement PDF (official site)
- Visit Kalakshetra Foundation Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs
Pick the post that matches your training, check its age and experience bar once more, and post your application with a few days in hand, since only applications that reach Kalakshetra by the date count. Contract Faculty close first on 3 November 2026. For more teaching and faculty jobs and fresh updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.