Assistant Lecturer
Job Details
| Designation | Assistant Lecturer |
| Organization | Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (PIHMCT) |
| Job Category | PIHMCT Assistant Lecturer Recruitment |
| Location | Pondicherry |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Educational Qualification |
Assistant Lecturer – Category A Post Graduate degree in Hospitality/Tourism or MBA from a recognised university/institute, along with a full-time Degree or three-year Diploma in Hotel Administration, Hospitality/Hotel Management, Hospitality Administration, Culinary Arts or Culinary Science with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. NHTET qualification is mandatory, unless the candidate holds a Ph.D. Assistant Lecturer – Category B Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Hotel Administration, Hotel Management or Culinary Art from a recognised university/institute with at least 55% marks in aggregate. |
| Age Limit |
MAX-35 YEARS |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
₹35,000 per month |
| Selection Process |
Skill Test, NHTET weightage |
| Application Start Date | 04 Sep 2026 |
| Application End Date | 25 Oct 2026 |
About This Recruitment
PIHMCT Assistant Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 3 Posts
Post Date: 4 September 2026 Last Updated: 16 September 2026 Recruiting Organisation: Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (PIHMCT) Post: Assistant Lecturer Total Vacancies: 3 Application Mode: Offline Job Type: Contract Last Date: 25 October 2026
Short Information
Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (PIHMCT) has invited applications for 3 Assistant Lecturer posts on a contractual basis. Candidates with the prescribed qualifications in Hospitality, Tourism, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts can apply offline.
Depending on the eligibility category, candidates must have the required postgraduate or bachelor’s qualification and prescribed marks/experience. NHTET qualification is mandatory for Category A candidates unless the candidate possesses a Ph.D. The last date for receipt of applications is 25 October 2026.
PIHMCT Assistant Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
- Organisation: Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
- Post: Assistant Lecturer
- Total Posts: 3
- Job Type: Contractual
- Application Mode: Offline
- Last Date: 25 October 2026
- Maximum Age: 35 years for General Category as on 1 July 2026
- Salary: ₹35,000 per month
- Application Fee: No fee mentioned
- Selection Process: Skill Test as prescribed by NCHMCT, with NHTET weightage where applicable
Vacancy Details
Assistant Lecturer: 3 Posts
Total: 3 Posts
Educational Qualification
Assistant Lecturer – Category A
Post Graduate degree in Hospitality/Tourism or MBA from a recognised university/institute, along with a full-time Degree or three-year Diploma in Hotel Administration, Hospitality/Hotel Management, Hospitality Administration, Culinary Arts or Culinary Science with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. NHTET qualification is mandatory, unless the candidate holds a Ph.D.
Assistant Lecturer – Category B
Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Hotel Administration, Hotel Management or Culinary Art from a recognised university/institute with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
Required Experience
Category A: Six months’ experience in a 3-star or above category hotel is desirable.
Category B: At least 2 years of hospitality industry experience is required.
NHTET Requirement
For Category A, candidates must have qualified NHTET with the prescribed percentage, conducted by NCHMCT. The supplied notification details state that NHTET is not required where the candidate holds a Ph.D.
Age Limit
- General Category: Maximum 35 years
- Age Cut-off: 1 July 2026
- Age Relaxation: Applicable to other categories as per Government norms.
Candidates should verify the applicable relaxation provisions from the official notification.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the supplied official notification details.
Salary / Remuneration
Selected candidates will receive:
₹35,000 per month (Consolidated Pay)
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through:
- Skill Test as prescribed by NCHMCT
- NHTET weightage, wherever applicable
Candidates should check the official notification for the detailed skill-test procedure and evaluation criteria.
Important Date
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 25 October 2026
How to Apply Offline
- Visit the official Government of Puducherry website and access the PIHMCT recruitment notification.
- Read the complete notification carefully.
- Download the prescribed application form.
- Check your eligibility under the applicable category.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and supporting documents.
- Include NHTET/Ph.D. documents wherever applicable.
- Verify the application carefully before submission.
- Send the completed application to the address specified in the official notification through the prescribed mode.
- Ensure that the application reaches the concerned authority by 25 October 2026.
- Keep a copy of the application and proof of dispatch for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the following documents as applicable:
- Completed application form
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Identity proof
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Postgraduate degree/certificate, where applicable
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate, where applicable
- Hotel Management/Hospitality/Culinary Arts degree or diploma
- NHTET certificate/score details, where applicable
- Ph.D. certificate, if claiming exemption from NHTET
- Hospitality industry experience certificate
- Six-month hotel experience certificate, where applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Other documents specified in the official notification
Important Instructions
- Candidates should carefully check whether they qualify under Category A or Category B.
- Category A candidates should satisfy the prescribed NHTET requirement unless eligible for the stated Ph.D. exemption.
- Category B candidates must have the prescribed 2 years of hospitality industry experience.
- Category A candidates should note that six months' experience in a 3-star or above hotel is listed as desirable.
- Educational qualifications must be from the prescribed recognised institutions/universities.
- The application must reach the concerned authority by 25 October 2026.
- Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application and dispatch proof.
- Read the official notification for the exact postal address and any additional application requirements.
Official Notification PDF
Download PIHMCT Assistant Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Official Website
Government of Puducherry Official Website
PIHMCT Assistant Lecturer Recruitment 2026 offers 3 contractual vacancies with a consolidated remuneration of ₹35,000 per month. Eligible candidates should submit their offline applications so that they reach the prescribed authority by 25 October 2026.
Important Dates
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 25 October 2026
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the following documents as applicable:
Completed application form Recent passport-size photographs Identity proof Educational qualification certificates and marksheets Postgraduate degree/certificate, where applicable Bachelor’s Degree certificate, where applicable Hotel Management/Hospitality/Culinary Arts degree or diploma NHTET certificate/score details, where applicable Ph.D. certificate, if claiming exemption from NHTET Hospitality industry experience certificate Six-month hotel experience certificate, where applicable Category certificate, if applicable Other documents specified in the official notification
How to Apply
Visit the official Government of Puducherry website and access the PIHMCT recruitment notification. Read the complete notification carefully. Download the prescribed application form. Check your eligibility under the applicable category. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and supporting documents. Include NHTET/Ph.D. documents wherever applicable. Verify the application carefully before submission. Send the completed application to the address specified in the official notification through the prescribed mode. Ensure that the application reaches the concerned authority by 25 October 2026. Keep a copy of the application and proof of dispatch for future reference.
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