📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Controller of Finance and Accountant
The Asiatic Society, Kolkata, an Institution of National Importance and an Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of 1 Controller of Finance and 1 Accountant on a deputation/transfer basis. Eligible candidates can apply offline.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | The Asiatic Society, Kolkata |
| Post Names | Controller of Finance, Accountant |
| Total Vacancies | 02 (Each post: 01) |
| Reference No. | TASK/2026/03 |
| Application Mode | Offline (through Proper Channel) |
| Last Date | Within 1 month of publication in Employment News |
| Job Type | Deputation / Transfer |
| Official Website | asiaticsociety.culture.gov.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:02
Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Classification | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controller of Finance | Group A (Ministerial) | 01 | Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700) |
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| Accountant | Group B (Ministerial) | 01 | Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
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Educational Qualification & Experience:Varies by post. Refer to the detailed table above. For the Accountant post, a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with accounts experience is required.
Skills:Financial management, accounting, central accounts formation, as per the job role.
Age Limit:Preferably below 55 years for both posts. Eligibility criteria will be reckoned on the last date of submission of the application.
Salary (per month): Controller of Finance: Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700). Accountant: Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400). DA and other allowances are admissible as per Central Government rules.
Selection Procedure: Scrutiny of applications and documents. The mode of recruitment is by transfer or on deputation with prior approval of the Government of India.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Candidates who wish to apply for The Asiatic Society Recruitment 2026 must follow the offline application process below.
- Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification PDF from the link provided below.
- Download Application Form: Download the prescribed Application Proforma (Annexure I) from the Society's website: https://asiaticsociety.culture.gov.in.
- Fill the Form: Fill in all details correctly in the application form.
- Attest Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents:
- Date of Birth certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates
- APARs/ACRs of the last 5 years
- Route Through Proper Channel: The application must be forwarded through the proper channel, with a certificate from the employer/cadre controlling authority (as per the format in the notification).
- Send Application: Send the completed application by Courier/Speed Post only to the address below. An advance copy of the application may also be sent.
- Deadline: The application must reach the designated office within one month of the publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
Address for Submission:
The Administrator,
The Asiatic Society,
1 Park Street, Kolkata – 700016
Important: Applications sent through any other mode or not in the prescribed format will not be considered. Applications without APARs/ACRs of the last five years will be summarily rejected.
📅 Important Dates
Notification Date: 9th July 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application: Within 1 month of publication in Employment News (exact calendar date not specified).
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (PDF)
Official Website: https://asiaticsociety.culture.gov.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility Verification: Ensure you meet the specific classification, pay level, and experience requirements for the post.
- Through Proper Channel: Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel with the employer's certificate.
- Mandatory Documents: APARs/ACRs of the last 5 years are mandatory. Applications without them will be rejected.
- Application Format: Use the prescribed Proforma (Annexure I) available on the website.
- Postal Submission: Send the application by Courier/Speed Post only. An advance copy may also be sent.
- Deadline: Calculate the last date as one month from the publication in Employment News.
- No Fee: There is no application fee.
- Deputation Terms: The deputation will be governed by DoPT's OM No 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
- Jurisdiction: Any legal disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts of Kolkata.