ICCR Directors Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Empanelment

ICCR Directors Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Empanelment

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has released an official notification for the empanelment of Directors for Indian Cultural Centres abroad. This is a prestigious opportunity for experienced professionals in the fields of Art, Culture, Management, and Public Administration to represent India globally. Interested candidates can apply offline by sending their applications to the specified address before the deadline.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Director

• Nationality: Indian national.
• Essential Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University.
• Experience:
  • Government Officers: Minimum 5 years of regular service at Level-11 or above (7th CPC) in Ministries/Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, State Government Departments, and State Public Sector Undertakings.
  • Private Sector Professionals: Minimum 8 years of work experience in the field of Art, Culture, Management, or Public Administration.
• Domain Area: Excellent communication and proficiency in English skills. Proficiency in a foreign language would be highly desirable. Established credentials/interest in the field of Art & Culture.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience in dealing with Event Management, Exhibitions, Seminars, and Conferences.
  • Previous work in the field of diplomacy/Art or international relations.
  • Experience in running a Culture-related institution.
  • Experience in personnel/administrative/financial work in Government/Non-Government bodies.
  • Foreign exposure or stay abroad for study/work (preferably UN Languages), Hindi & other Indian languages.
  • Interest/Specialization in any area of Art, Culture, Literature, Traditional Indian Knowledge etc.
  • Practising artists and authors/scholars in the areas of Art, Culture and Literature.
  • Proficiency in Social Media, AV/Stage set up, Graphic Design etc.
  • Adequate experience in Human Resource Management procedures, and IT skills, Financial Management.
• Age Limit: Under the age of 55 years (as on 02 February 2026).

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a presentation/in-person interview at ICCR HQs.
• Virtual interviews may be permitted only in exceptional circumstances; the candidate must appear physically before the Selection Committee if required.
• Names of selected candidates will be put on a Panel in order of merit.
• The Panel will be valid for a period of 3 years and will lapse on expiry of 3 years.
• Deployment of empanelled candidates is subject to Police Verification, Vigilance Clearance, verification of past service records, Integrity Certificate, Passport & Visa requirements, and training.
• Empanelment does not guarantee employment, job or assignment; final decision to deploy lies solely with ICCR.

How to Apply

1. Application in requisite format with detailed bio-data may be sent to the Director (Personnel), Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Azad Bhavan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.
2. Applications can be sent via email at [email protected] or by registered post/non-registered post.
3. Applications must reach ICCR latest by 02 February 2026 (1800 hrs).
4. Government servants should apply through proper channel only, along with a 'No Objection Certificate' from the organisation.

Important Links

Important Links:

Apply Online: Click here

Official Notification PDF: Click here

Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for ICCR Directors Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date is 02 February 2026 (1800 hrs).

Q2. What is the age limit for ICCR Directors?
Ans. The age limit is under 55 years as on 02 February 2026.

Q3. What is the salary for this post?
Ans. Selected candidates will receive a Foreign Compensatory Allowance of approximately ₹4-5 lakhs per month plus other admissible benefits.

Q4. How can government servants apply?
Ans. Government servants must apply through the proper channel with a 'No Objection Certificate' from their organization.