Bharathiar University Programme Co-ordinator NSS Recruitment 2026Out

• Applicants must be an Associate Professor or Senior Assistant Professor in the University or an affiliated college, or a Principal of an affiliated college holding Associate Professor status with an NSS background.
• At least three years of experience as a Programme Officer (NSS) is required.
• Completion of NSS orientation at a Training and Orientation Centre (TOC) or Training, Orientation & Research Centre (TORC) is mandatory.
• Applicants must know Tamil sufficiently to handle official correspondence and prepare reports.
• The Master's-level marks requirement allows SC/ST candidates a reduction from 55% to 50%.
• Ph.D. holders who passed their Master's degree before 19 September 1991 are also eligible for a reduction from 55% to 50%.
• Grade B on the seven-point UGC scale of O, A, B, C, D, E and F is treated as equivalent to 55%.
• Check the official notification for discipline-specific eligibility.

• Download or photocopy the prescribed application form; self-designed forms are not accepted.
• Complete the form and include the required Information Sheet with each application.
• Attach the prescribed Demand Draft and supporting documents for the particulars entered.
• Prepare eight application copies and address them by designation to the Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046.
• Ensure the application reaches the Registrar by 5.30 p.m. on 30 November 2026.
• Serving candidates must apply through proper channel. If forwarding is delayed, seven advance copies may be sent, but the properly forwarded application must still arrive within the deadline.

About the appointment

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, has opened offline applications for Programme Co-ordinator, NSS, for a three-year tenure. The post carries the Associate Professor Scale of Pay. One vacancy is listed in the recruitment details, although the notice does not expressly print a vacancy count. Application forms become available on 01.11.2026, and completed submissions must reach the Registrar by 5.30 p.m. on 30.11.2026.

Who should check eligibility

The eligible academic positions include Associate Professor or Senior Assistant Professor in the University or an affiliated college. Principals of affiliated colleges with Associate Professor status and an NSS background may also qualify. Applicants need at least three years as an NSS Programme Officer and completed orientation through a TOC or TORC. Tamil proficiency must be sufficient for official correspondence and report writing. The maximum age is 50 years at selection.

The Master's-level marks provisions allow a reduction from 55% to 50% for SC/ST applicants and for Ph.D. holders who passed their Master's degree before 19 September 1991. Discipline-specific requirements should be checked in the notification.

Preparing the offline submission

Use a downloaded or photocopied prescribed form, rather than a self-designed format. Complete all particulars and include an Information Sheet with every application. Attach the Demand Draft and supporting records, including the attested first page of the SSLC Book, qualification details, employment and salary particulars, and recent testimonials. Provide the names of two referees.

Prepare eight copies addressed by designation to the Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046. Serving applicants must use the proper channel. Seven advance copies are permitted if forwarding is delayed, but timely receipt of the properly forwarded application remains necessary.

Selection and service conditions

Selection follows the NSS Manual, and interview expenses are the applicant's responsibility. Attempts to influence candidature lead to disqualification. The selected applicant must join immediately and execute the University's required agreement. Existing employees are not assured pay protection, and the Syndicate may decide whether to fill the post.