📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Key Details at a Glance
- Recruiting Body: Kalakshetra Foundation, Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- Advertisement No.: Not Stated
- Post Name: Consultant (Outreach and Museum)
- Total Vacancies: 1 (One)
- Employment Nature: Contractual – Purely on a contract basis for a period of one year, extendable on a year-to-year basis subject to satisfactory performance
- Selection Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Walk-in Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
- Reporting / Registration Time: 10:30 AM
- Venue: “Old Central Office”, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041
- Application Fee: Nil
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Outreach and Museum) | 1 | Not exceeding 45 years on the closing date | Consolidated remuneration commensurate with experience |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or Diploma / Post Diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation.
- Desirable Qualification: Knowledge in the field of art and culture, especially in Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Music, Visual Arts, or Crafts. Knowledge of Tamil and Hindi.
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 45 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Required Skill Set and Experience:
- Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability with social media management and promotional/marketing strategies
- Knowledge of layout and design for print and web-based promotional materials
- Ability to work on time-bound tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work and co-ordinate with diverse groups of individuals
- Solid computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw, etc.
- Experience in management of online streaming platforms and organizing webinars through video conferencing platforms
- Creativity in presentation of concepts
- Cataloguing of museum artefacts under different categories
- Maintenance of backups of all data and storage as per guidelines; care of museum artefacts
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection for the post of Consultant (Outreach and Museum) will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview on 21 October 2026. Registration/reporting time is 10:30 AM. Only candidates who meet the essential qualifications and age limit should attend.
Important Screening Clause: Applications of candidates whose experience certificate could not be verified with the institution last worked will be summarily rejected. Candidates are advised to carry verifiable experience certificates.
No Travel Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) will be paid to candidates appearing for the walk-in interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- All original testimonials and proofs of educational qualifications – bring originals for verification along with self-attested copies.
- Proof of Age – Matriculation certificate / Birth certificate.
- Proof of Experience – Must be verifiable with the institution last worked. Unverifiable experience will lead to summarily rejected applications.
- Filled-in application form downloaded from the official notification PDF.
- Self-attested copies of all testimonials.
Important Links
- Download Kalakshetra Foundation Consultant (Outreach and Museum) Official Notification PDF with Application Form
- Visit Kalakshetra Foundation Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the walk-in interview date for Kalakshetra Foundation Consultant recruitment?
The walk-in interview is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Reporting/registration time is 10:30 AM.
2. What is the venue for the Kalakshetra Foundation walk-in interview?
The interview venue is “Old Central Office”, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041.
3. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No. The notification does not mention any application fee. It is Nil.
4. Is this a permanent government job?
No. The Consultant (Outreach and Museum) post is purely on a contract basis for a period of one year, extendable on a year-to-year basis subject to satisfactory performance. It is not a permanent cadre post.
5. What is the salary for the Consultant post?
The remuneration is a consolidated amount commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate. No fixed pay scale or Grade Pay is specified in the notification.
6. What happens if the candidate’s experience certificate cannot be verified?
The notification explicitly states that applications of candidates whose experience certificate could not be verified with the institution last worked will be summarily rejected. Candidates must carry certificates that are independently verifiable.