The Tamil Nadu government has announced a ₹5,000 hike in monthly salaries for 9,646 guest lecturers, effective November 1, 2026.
Arts, Science, Education & Engineering Colleges: ₹30,000 – ₹35,000
Government Polytechnic Colleges: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000
The salary revision applies to guest lecturers working on a temporary basis. Their employment status will remain unchanged, with no permanent appointment announced.
The government will incur an additional expenditure of ₹24.12 crore for the November–March period.
