TN Govt Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026: 98 Posts

📅 Posted: 30/06/2026 📝 Updated: 07/07/2026

Total Vacancy98

SalaryRs.2,000 - Rs.25,000 (Consolidated Pay, Post-wise)

LocationTamil Nadu

Last Date10/07/2026

Short Information: The Directorate of Art and Culture, Tamil Nadu has granted permission to the Tamil Nadu Government Music Colleges at Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Thiruvaiyaru to fill 98 Consolidated Pay Teacher posts for the academic year 2026-2027, covering Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Trainer, Guest/Optional Subject Teacher, Evening College teaching staff, and Weekend Elementary Grade Teacher positions across subjects like Vocal Music, Veena, Violin, Flute, Mridangam, Nattuvangam, Bharatanatyam, Nadaswaram, Thavil, Tamil, English, Computer and Yoga. This is a rare direct opportunity to teach at some of Tamil Nadu's oldest state-run music institutions, with consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs.2,000 to Rs.25,000 depending on the post and category. Since these are contract appointments made to fill temporary vacancies, selection is done purely through interview, without any written examination, based on educational qualification, subject proficiency, and prior music teaching experience. Preference is specifically given to candidates holding a Degree along with Music Teacher Training in the concerned art form, and senior artistes are also considered favourably as per the conditions laid down in the order. Applications must reach the respective college within a short window, on or before 10 July 2026, so candidates interested in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore or Thiruvaiyaru postings should apply to the concerned College Principal at the earliest with all supporting educational and experience certificates.

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TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Order/Notification Released	30/06/2026
Last Date to Submit Application	10/07/2026

TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates

N/A (No fee specified; Offline application to concerned College)

Payment: N/A (Offline Application - Direct Submission to College)

TN Govt Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026: 98 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Post Name	Category	Salary (Consolidated Pay)	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Professor	Category-I	Rs.20,000	2	Relevant Degree/PG qualification in Veena with prior teaching experience Music Teacher Training preferred. (Subject: Veena - Thiruvaiyaru only)
Lecturer	Category-I	Rs.20,000	18	Relevant Degree qualification in the concerned subject with Music Teacher Training preferred. (Subjects: Vocal Music, Musicology, Veena, Flute, Nattuvangam, Kanjira, Tamil)
Trainer	Category-I	Rs.20,000	4	Relevant Degree/practical proficiency with prior training/teaching experience. (Subjects: Vocal-Bharatham, Veena, Folk Art)
Assistant Professor	Category-II	Rs.25,000	2	Relevant PG/Degree qualification with substantial teaching experience Music Teacher Training preferred. (Subjects: Mridangam, Flute - Chennai only)
Assistant Professor	Category-II	Rs.20,000	16	Relevant Degree qualification with Music Teacher Training preferred. (Subjects: Vocal Music, Violin, Veena, Bharatanatyam, Nadaswaram, Thavil)
Lecturer	Category-II	Rs.20,000	10	Relevant Degree qualification with prior teaching experience. (Subjects: Tamil, English, Nadaswaram, Thavil, Nattuvangam, Folk Art)
Guest/Optional Subject Teacher	Category-II	Rs.20,000	6	Relevant Degree/Diploma qualification with prior teaching experience. (Subjects: Computer, Yoga)
Part-time Chief Lecturer	Evening College	Rs.8,000	4	Relevant Degree qualification in the concerned art/music subject with senior teaching experience, as per Evening College norms (G.O. No.112).
Part-time Head Trainer	Evening College	Rs.8,000	14	Relevant practical proficiency/training qualification in the concerned art/music subject, as per Evening College norms (G.O. No.112).
Part-time Chief Trainer	Evening College	Rs.8,000	1	Relevant practical proficiency/training qualification in the concerned art/music subject, as per Evening College norms (G.O. No.112).
Part-time Lecturer	Evening College	Rs.6,000	6	Relevant Degree qualification in the concerned art/music subject, as per Evening College norms (G.O. No.112).
Part-time Trainer	Evening College	Rs.6,000	3	Relevant practical proficiency/training qualification in the concerned art/music subject, as per Evening College norms (G.O. No.112).
Part-time Office Assistant	Evening College	Rs.2,000	3	Basic educational qualification for clerical/office assistance duties, as per Evening College norms (G.O. No.112).
Part-time Watchman	Evening College	Rs.2,000	2	Basic eligibility for security/watchman duties, as per Evening College norms (G.O. No.112).
Teacher (Weekend/Holiday Course)	Weekend Elementary Grade	Rs.6,000	7	Relevant Degree/Diploma qualification in the concerned art/music subject for teaching elementary grade weekend/holiday courses.
Total Vacancy			98

Recruitment Table: College Wise Vacancy (Chennai / Madurai / Coimbatore / Thiruvaiyaru)

Post Name	Category	Salary (Consolidated Pay)	Chennai	Madurai	Coimbatore	Thiruvaiyaru	Total
Assistant Professor	Category-I	Rs.20,000	0	0	0	2	2
Lecturer	Category-I	Rs.20,000	9	5	3	1	18
Trainer	Category-I	Rs.20,000	3	1	0	0	4
Assistant Professor	Category-II	Rs.25,000	2	0	0	0	2
Assistant Professor	Category-II	Rs.20,000	6	3	4	3	16
Lecturer	Category-II	Rs.20,000	2	2	4	2	10
Guest/Optional Subject Teacher	Category-II	Rs.20,000	2	2	2	0	6
Part-time Chief Lecturer	Evening College	Rs.8,000	4	0	0	0	4
Part-time Head Trainer	Evening College	Rs.8,000	13	1	0	0	14
Part-time Chief Trainer	Evening College	Rs.8,000	0	0	1	0	1
Part-time Lecturer	Evening College	Rs.6,000	0	6	0	0	6
Part-time Trainer	Evening College	Rs.6,000	0	0	3	0	3
Part-time Office Assistant	Evening College	Rs.2,000	2	0	1	0	3
Part-time Watchman	Evening College	Rs.2,000	2	0	0	0	2
Teacher (Weekend/Holiday Course)	Weekend Elementary Grade	Rs.6,000	7	0	0	0	7
Total			52	20	18	8	98
Note:'-' in the original order has been shown as 0 for missing posts at a given college.

TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the prescribed educational qualification and prior work experience as per applicable rules.
Preference will be given to candidates having proficiency/specialization in the concerned subject or art form.
Preference is to be considered for senior artistes (age-wise seniority).
Applicants should possess a Degree in the relevant Education/Music discipline along with Music Teacher Training in the concerned subject; where such training is unavailable, candidates with a Degree plus relevant service experience and skill, or those holding Music Teacher Training alone, will be given preference.
Candidates appointed on a contract basis must be relieved without fail at the end of the academic year 2026-2027, or earlier if required, without continuation of service.
All eligible applications received will be called for interview based on educational qualification.
Preference to senior citizens (age-wise) is to be given consideration through recommendation of the Former Students' Association.
Applications must be submitted within the minimum period of one week, on or before 10/07/2026.

TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Professor (Category-II)	Rs.25,000 (Consolidated Pay, Chennai only)
Assistant Professor (Category-I/II)	Rs.20,000 (Consolidated Pay)
Lecturer	Rs.20,000 (Consolidated Pay)
Trainer / Guest Teacher	Rs.20,000 (Consolidated Pay)
Part-time Chief Lecturer/Head Trainer/Chief Trainer	Rs.8,000 (Consolidated Pay)
Part-time Lecturer/Trainer/Weekend Teacher	Rs.6,000 (Consolidated Pay)
Part-time Office Assistant/Watchman	Rs.2,000 (Consolidated Pay)

TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Submission of Application to the Respective College (Chennai/Madurai/Coimbatore/Thiruvaiyaru)
Interview based on Eligibility, Educational Qualification and Subject Proficiency
Appointment on Consolidated Pay/Contract Basis for Academic Year 2026-2027

TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Selection Mode

No written examination is conducted for this recruitment.
Selection is made purely through Interview based on eligibility and educational qualification.
No negative marking applicable, as there is no written test.

Recruitment Table: Job Profile by Post

Post Name	Primary Responsibilities
Assistant Professor / Lecturer	Teach and mentor students in the concerned music/art subject at degree or diploma level, conduct practical and theory classes, and guide students for examinations and performances.
Trainer / Guest Teacher	Provide focused practical training in the concerned instrument or art form (e.g., Veena, Vocal, Folk Art, Computer, Yoga) to students, supplementing regular faculty.
Part-time Evening College Staff (Chief Lecturer/Head Trainer/Lecturer/Trainer)	Conduct evening batch classes for working students in the concerned subject, following the same syllabus as regular day classes.
Part-time Office Assistant	Provide clerical and administrative support to college office operations, including record maintenance and correspondence.
Part-time Watchman	Provide security and watch-and-ward duties at the college premises.
Teacher (Weekend/Holiday Elementary Grade Course)	Teach elementary grade certificate course students in the concerned art/music subject on weekends and holidays.

TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Prepare an application along with attested copies of educational certificates, Music Teacher Training certificate (if any), and experience certificates.
Identify the specific post, subject and college (Chennai/Madurai/Coimbatore/Thiruvaiyaru) you wish to apply for from the Vacancy Details table.
Submit the application directly to the Principal of the concerned Tamil Nadu Government Music College on or before 10/07/2026.
Eligible applicants will be called for a personal interview by the college.
Selected candidates will be appointed on Consolidated Pay/Contract basis for the academic year 2026-2027.

Recruitment Note: About Directorate of Art and Culture, Tamil Nadu

The Directorate of Art and Culture functions under the Government of Tamil Nadu to promote, preserve and develop the state's traditional art forms, including Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, and folk arts. It administers the Tamil Nadu Government Music Colleges located at Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Thiruvaiyaru, among the oldest state-run institutions dedicated to formal music and dance education in South India. These colleges offer certificate, diploma and degree level courses in vocal and instrumental music, dance, and allied arts, producing generations of performing artistes and teachers. The Directorate regularly issues orders permitting these colleges to fill temporary teaching vacancies through consolidated pay appointments to ensure uninterrupted academic instruction for enrolled students each year.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Nature of Engagement

These are Consolidated Pay/Contract appointments made specifically to fill temporary vacancies for the academic year 2026-2027, and candidates receive a fixed monthly consolidated remuneration ranging from Rs.2,000 to Rs.25,000 depending on the post, without the standard allowances (DA/HRA) or long-term benefits (pension/PF) applicable to regular time-scale posts. Appointees must be relieved at the end of the academic year or earlier as required, and the engagement does not confer any claim to regular absorption. The opportunity, however, allows candidates to gain valuable teaching experience at a recognized Government institution and build a track record that can strengthen future applications for regular faculty positions.

TN Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Download Notification Na.Ka.No. 2296/A4/2024	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	TN Govt Music College
Post Name	Consolidated Pay Teacher (Various Posts)
Total Vacancy	98
Salary	Rs.2,000 - Rs.25,000 (Consolidated Pay, Post-wise)
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	10/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since this order allows only a one-week application window (till 10/07/2026) and selection is entirely interview-based with no written test, submit your application directly to the Principal of your preferred college along with attested copies of your Degree, Music Teacher Training certificate, and any prior teaching experience letters — incomplete documentation is the most common reason candidates get filtered out before the interview stage itself. If you hold a Degree but not a formal Music Teacher Training qualification, clearly highlight your practical performance experience and skill in the concerned instrument or art form in your application, since the order explicitly allows preference to such candidates as an alternative. Senior artistes should also mention any recommendation or reference through the Former Students' Association, as this is a specific preference criterion listed in the order. Remember these are consolidated-pay contract posts tied to the academic year, so be clear on the temporary nature of the appointment before applying.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for TN Govt Music College Consolidated Pay Teacher posts? ▼

Ans: The consolidated pay varies by post and category, ranging from Rs.2,000 per month for Part-time Watchman/Office Assistant posts up to Rs.25,000 per month for select Assistant Professor posts in Chennai. Since this is a consolidated pay contract post, no separate DA or HRA is added on top of the stated amount.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for TN Govt Music College Teacher Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Applications must be submitted to the concerned College Principal within the minimum period of one week from the order date, that is, on or before 10/07/2026. Since this window is short, candidates are advised to apply immediately with all required certificates.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the selection process? ▼

Ans: No, there is no written examination for this recruitment, so no negative marking applies. Candidates are selected purely through a personal interview based on educational qualification, subject proficiency, and teaching experience.

Q.4 What is the age limit for TN Govt Music College Consolidated Pay Teacher posts? ▼

Ans: No specific age limit or relaxation slab has been mentioned in this order. However, preference is to be given to senior artistes (age-wise seniority) as one of the listed selection conditions, particularly through recommendation of the Former Students' Association.

Q.5 How to download the TN Govt Music College Recruitment Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The official order bearing Na.Ka.No. 2296/A4/2024, dated 30/06/2026, issued by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Tamil Nadu, can be downloaded through the Download Notification link provided on this page or obtained from the concerned Government Music College office.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for these teaching posts? ▼

Ans: Applicants should generally possess a Degree in the relevant Education/Music discipline along with Music Teacher Training in the concerned subject. Where formal Music Teacher Training is not available, candidates with a Degree plus relevant teaching/performance experience and skill, or those holding only Music Teacher Training, are also given preference as per the order.

Q.7 What is the selection process for TN Govt Music College Consolidated Pay Teacher Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Selection involves submitting an application directly to the concerned College Principal, followed by a personal interview evaluating educational qualification, subject proficiency, and prior teaching experience. There is no written examination stage.

Q.8 Is this a permanent government job? ▼

Ans: No, these are temporary Consolidated Pay/Contract appointments made specifically for the academic year 2026-2027 to fill vacant posts. Appointees must be relieved at the end of the academic year or earlier as required, and the post does not carry regular government service status.