Tamil Nadu Government Music College Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 92 Lecturer, Trainer and More Posts

Tamil Nadu Government Music College Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Tamil Nadu, to fill 92 consolidated pay teaching and support staff posts at the Tamil Nadu Government Music Colleges in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Thiruvaiyaru. This is a Notification Released stage recruitment, vide letter No. 2296/A4/2024 dated 30.06.2026, with applications to be received by the respective colleges up to 10.07.2026. This single notification covers multiple posts, including Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Trainer, Optional Subject Teacher, and part-time teaching and support staff, across four Government Music Colleges, and this article explains the complete details post-wise and college-wise.

Nationality The notification does not separately specify a nationality clause. General Government of Tamil Nadu recruitment norms would apply, and candidates should confirm this with the respective college. Educational Qualification The notification states that applicants who hold a degree in the relevant educational or music subject, along with Music Teacher Training, will be treated as having a desirable qualification. Preference is to be given to candidates who, in addition to their degree, have Music Teacher Training along with relevant work experience and demonstrated skill in the subject. Post-wise detailed educational qualification: Not Announced Yet. Candidates are advised to contact the respective Tamil Nadu Government Music College for the exact qualification required for each subject and post.

Selected candidates will be engaged purely on a contract basis and paid a fixed consolidated pay per month, as detailed below, funded from the student welfare fund of the respective college. Post Category Consolidated Pay (Rs./Month) Assistant Professor 20,000 to 25,000 Lecturer 20,000 Trainer 20,000 Optional Subject Teacher 20,000 Part-Time Chief Lecturer / Head Trainer / Chief Trainer 8,000 Part-Time Lecturer / Trainer 6,000 Weekend Holiday Class Teacher 6,000 Part-Time Office Assistant / Watchman 2,000 These posts are purely temporary, contract engagements for the academic year 2026-2027 and do not carry regular pay scale, allowances, or benefits applicable to permanent government employees.

1. Priority will be given to candidates who possess the prescribed educational qualification and prior work experience, as per departmental rules.
2. Priority will be given to candidates who have proficiency/expertise in the concerned subject area.
3. Preference will be considered for senior artistes among the applicants.
4. A degree in the relevant education/music subject along with Music Teacher Training is treated as a desirable qualification; among candidates with a degree, those who additionally hold work experience, skill, and Music Teacher Training will be preferred.
5. All received applications will be scrutinised for eligibility, and all educationally qualified applicants will be called for interview.
6. Preference will also be given to senior artistes recommended through the college's Old Students' Association.