Tamil Nadu is set to recruit 881 guest lecturers for the academic year 2025-26, Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan announced on Wednesday. 

The recruitment aims to support the 15 newly established government arts and science colleges across the state and cater to the expanded student intake and new academic programmes, reported The New Indian Express.

Earlier this year, the state had announced 574 guest lecturer positions, of which 516 have already been filled. The current notification covers 881 posts across 38 departments, significantly expanding teaching capacity to meet the demands of the new colleges.

Eligible candidates can apply online at tngasa.org from September 24 to October 8. Those who applied under the July 21, 2025, notification can reuse their previous application numbers and will not have to pay the fee again.

While the initiative has been welcomed as a measure to prevent academic disruption, it has also renewed calls for permanent appointments. S Suresh, general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Government College Teachers’ Association (TNGCTA), said, “While we welcome the initiative to prevent academic disruptions, only permanent appointments can ensure quality, accountability, and continuity in higher education.”

Chezhiaan also emphasised the state’s focus on inclusive education, highlighting schemes designed to uplift first-generation learners and empower students from underprivileged communities, added TNIE.