🏛️ PILC Puducherry Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Offline for 09 Assistant Professor Posts
Disciplines: Linguistics, Tamil Literature, Anthropology, Folklore | Group ‘A’ Post
The Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture (PILC), an autonomous research institute funded by the Government of Puducherry, has released a notification (No. A-12/51/2025-O/o DAC-Supt.-Sch.) for the direct recruitment of Assistant Professors on a regular basis.
Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens to fill 09 Group ‘A’ vacancies in the disciplines of Linguistics, Tamil Literature, Anthropology, and Folklore. The post carries a prestigious Pay Level-10 salary of Rs. 57,700/-. Candidates with a Master’s Degree, NET qualification, or a Ph.D. are eligible. The application process is offline, and the duly filled-in application must reach the institute by 13th March 2026. 👇 This article provides a comprehensive guide covering every detail of the recruitment process.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 🏢 Institute Name | Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture (PILC) |
| 💼 Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 09 Posts |
| 💰 Pay Scale | Level-10 (₹ 57,700/- starting pay) |
| 📝 Application Mode | Offline (By Post or In Person) |
📊 Discipline-Wise Vacancy & Reservation
| Discipline | Unreserved (UR) | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Tamil Literature | 03 | – | 03 |
| Anthropology | 02 | – | 02 |
| Folklore | 01 | – | 01 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 08 | 01 | 09 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As per UGC Regulations)
Candidates must satisfy EITHER Eligibility ‘A’ OR Eligibility ‘B’.
- Master’s Degree with 55% marks in a concerned/relevant/allied subject.
- AND must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar test like SLET/SET.
- OR candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by any one of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), (ii) Times Higher Education (THE), or (iii) Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
💸 Application Processing Fee
- 🔸 General / OBC Candidates: ₹ 1000/-
- 🔸 SC / ST Candidates: ₹ 500/-
- Payment Mode: The fee must be enclosed as a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “The Director, Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture,” payable at Puducherry.
📝 Application & Submission Process
This is a completely offline application process. No online forms are available.
- Download the application form from the official PILC website (https://pilc.py.gov.in) or the Department of Art and Culture website (https://art.py.gov.in).
- Fill the application form neatly in block letters.
- Affix and attest a recent passport-size photograph.
- Enclose the required Demand Draft as application fee.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents (Birth Certificate, Domicile, Community Certificate, Aadhar, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Publications, etc.).
- Send the completed application by Registered Post or submit it in person to the address below.
📮 Postal Address for Submission:
The Director,
Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture (PILC),
Tolkappiar Main Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605 008.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application form (by post or in person) is 13th March 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Q2. Is NET/SET mandatory for these posts?
Yes, NET/SET is mandatory along with a Master’s degree. However, candidates with a Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC regulations are exempted.
Q3. How should I pay the application fee?
The fee must be paid via a Demand Draft (DD) in favour of “The Director, Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture,” payable at Puducherry.
Q4. Is this a permanent job?
Yes, the notification is for filling up Group ‘A’ posts on a regular basis.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their academic score as per UGC regulations. The final selection will be based only on the performance in the interview.
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