Kalakshetra Foundation Tutor (Bharatanatyam) Recruitment 2026

• Must have passed Class X and hold a Diploma or Post Diploma in the relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Must be capable of participating in Kalakshetra productions and presenting a solo performance lasting about two hours.
• Must be able to sing and conduct dance programmes using Nattuvangam.
• Must be able to teach practical and theory classes in English.
• Knowledge of a South Indian language and Hindi, and the ability to write music and dance notation, are desirable.

• Obtain the prescribed application form from Annexure I of the official notification.
• Complete all applicable entries with a blue or black ballpoint pen.
• Affix a recent passport-size photograph and place one additional passport-size photograph in a separate cover for the call letter.
• Enclose self-attested copies of the required educational certificates, age proof and other applicable testimonials.
• Mark the envelope with the post name: Application for the post of Tutor (Bharatanatyam).
• Post the application to The Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600041 so that it arrives by 05.30 p.m. on 23 November 2026.
• Do not submit the application by email; late applications and email submissions will be rejected.

Recruitment overview

Kalakshetra Foundation, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is recruiting one Tutor in Bharatanatyam for Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts. The vacancy is unreserved and classified as Group C. The advertised pay is Level 11, Rs 35400 - 112400, under the Tamil Nadu State Government VII Pay Commission scales.

Who can apply

Applicants must have passed Class X and hold a recognised Diploma or Post Diploma in the relevant field. The role requires participation in Kalakshetra productions, the ability to perform solo for about two hours, singing and Nattuvangam skills, and the ability to conduct theory and practical classes in English. Knowledge of a South Indian language and Hindi, together with music and dance notation skills, is desirable.

Application procedure and deadline

Use the application proforma in Annexure I of the notification and complete it with a blue or black ballpoint pen. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and enclose another photograph separately for the call letter. Attach self-attested supporting documents and identify the Tutor (Bharatanatyam) post on the envelope.

The application must reach The Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600041 by 05.30 p.m. on 23 November 2026. Applications arriving late, those sent by email, and incomplete submissions without the required self-attested documents will be rejected.

Written examination and practical assessment

The three-hour written examination carries 200 marks and may contain descriptive questions, objective questions or both. It covers Kalakshetra and its founder, basic Bharatanatyam theory and India's classical dance forms. Candidates need 100 marks to qualify for the next stage.

The practical test carries 100 marks, with 50 required to qualify. Assessment includes Varnam, Padam, Javali and Thillana for at least 15 minutes per candidate, alongside communication, Abhinaya, Nritya, music, Nattuvangam and teaching abilities. Final merit uses a 40:60 written-to-practical weighting.

Documents and attendance requirements

Original mark sheets for every year or semester of the diploma or graduation, along with provisional or diploma certificates, must be produced at document verification. Non-alumni candidates must arrange their own recorded music and rehearsal costumes. No travelling allowance is payable, and candidates must arrange their own stay in Chennai if the process lasts more than one day.