Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu (Kalaipandattu Iyakkagam) (Arts & Culture Dept TN) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Professor and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 98 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process.
Offline applications for the vacancies of Assistant Professor and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 10 July 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Assistant Professor and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
Arts & Culture Dept TN – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Vacant Regular Post) | 18 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Lecturer (Vacant Regular Post) | 3 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Trainer (Vacant Regular Post) | 3 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Assistant Professor (Mridangam, Flute) | 2 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Assistant Professor (Vocal Music, Violin, Veena, Bharatanatyam, Nadaswaram, Tavil) | 16 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Lecturer (Tamil, English, Nadaswaram, Tavil, Nattuvangam, Folk Arts) | 10 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Elective Subject Teacher | 6 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Part-time Senior Lecturer (Evening College) | 4 | Rs.8000-8000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Part-time Head Trainer (Evening College) | 14 | Rs.8000-8000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Part-time Senior Trainer (Evening College) | 1 | Rs.8000-8000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Part-time Lecturer (Evening College) | 6 | Rs.6000-6000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Part-time Trainer (Evening College) | 3 | Rs.6000-6000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Part-time Office Assistant (Evening College) | 3 | Rs.2000-2000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Part-time Guard (Evening College) | 2 | Rs.2000-2000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Teacher (IV Weekend Degree Course) | 7 | Rs.6000-6000/- | Tamil Nadu |
| Total Vacancies: | 98 |
Arts & Culture Dept TN Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for Arts & Culture Dept TN Assistant Professor and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu (Kalaipandattu Iyakkagam). The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Vacant Regular Post) | Degree and Music Teacher Training in relevant subject (Vocal Music, Musicology, Veena, Flute, Nattuvangam, Kanjira, Violin, Music Grammar, Mridangam, Tamil, Rural Arts, etc.) |
| Lecturer (Vacant Regular Post) | Degree and Music Teacher Training in relevant subject (Vocal Music, Veena, Musicology, Tamil) |
| Trainer (Vacant Regular Post) | Degree and Music Teacher Training in relevant subject (Vocal Music – Bharatam, Veena, Rural Arts) |
| Assistant Professor (Mridangam, Flute) | Degree and Music Teacher Training in Mridangam, Flute |
| Assistant Professor (Vocal Music, Violin, Veena, Bharatanatyam, Nadaswaram, Tavil) | Degree and Music Teacher Training in relevant subject (Vocal Music, Violin, Veena, Bharatanatyam, Nadaswaram, Tavil) |
| Lecturer (Tamil, English, Nadaswaram, Tavil, Nattuvangam, Folk Arts) | Degree and Music Teacher Training in Tamil, English, Nadaswaram, Tavil, Nattuvangam, Folk Arts |
| Elective Subject Teacher | Degree in Computer Science OR Yoga |
| Part-time Senior Lecturer (Evening College) | Relevant qualification in Music |
| Part-time Head Trainer (Evening College) | Relevant qualification in Music |
| Part-time Senior Trainer (Evening College) | Relevant qualification in Music |
| Part-time Lecturer (Evening College) | Relevant qualification in Music |
| Part-time Trainer (Evening College) | Relevant qualification in Music |
| Part-time Office Assistant (Evening College) | Relevant qualification |
| Part-time Guard (Evening College) | Relevant qualification |
| Teacher (IV Weekend Degree Course) | Relevant qualification |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu (Kalaipandattu Iyakkagam) for Assistant Professor and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Vacant Regular Post) | No Details |
| Lecturer (Vacant Regular Post) | No Details |
| Trainer (Vacant Regular Post) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Mridangam, Flute) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Vocal Music, Violin, Veena, Bharatanatyam, Nadaswaram, Tavil) | No Details |
| Lecturer (Tamil, English, Nadaswaram, Tavil, Nattuvangam, Folk Arts) | No Details |
| Elective Subject Teacher | No Details |
| Part-time Senior Lecturer (Evening College) | No Details |
| Part-time Head Trainer (Evening College) | No Details |
| Part-time Senior Trainer (Evening College) | No Details |
| Part-time Lecturer (Evening College) | No Details |
| Part-time Trainer (Evening College) | No Details |
| Part-time Office Assistant (Evening College) | No Details |
| Part-time Guard (Evening College) | No Details |
| Teacher (IV Weekend Degree Course) | No Details |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Assistant Professor and other Posts will be carried out through Interview. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu (Kalaipandattu Iyakkagam). Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for Arts & Culture Dept TN Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu (Kalaipandattu Iyakkagam) is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Offline application. Last date: 10/07/2026. (get form from https://artandculture.tn.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-07-02%2013-22.pdf) before 10 July 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | artandculture.tn.gov.in |
