Indian Museum Recruitment 2026: 1 Deputy Curator (Fine Arts and Crafts) – Apply Offline @ indianmuseumkolkata.org

Indian Museum, Kolkata – an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India – has issued Advertisement No. 05/2026 inviting applications from eligible OBC candidates only for the direct recruitment post of Deputy Curator (Fine Arts and Crafts). Applications must reach the Director, Indian Museum by post or email on or before 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM).

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee for candidates already in employment and for reserved categories as per Government of India rules. This vacancy is reserved for OBC candidates only.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Deputy Curator (Fine Arts and Crafts)

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in History, Archaeology, Ancient Indian History Culture and Art, Fine Arts, or History of Art from a recognised University or equivalent.
  • Evidence of published research work.
  • Computer knowledge in at least MS Office.
  • Five years of work experience in a Museum of National or International repute with eight years of curatorial experience in Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) or Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400).
• Desirable:
  • Experience of organising exhibition or educational activities.
  • Knowledge of reading and writing any one of the following languages: Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Persian, or Arabic.
• Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the appointing authority on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, for candidates otherwise well qualified.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Written Test: A written test will be conducted for candidates who fulfil all the eligibility criteria. The cut-off marks for qualifying in the written test will be decided by Indian Museum authority.
2. Skill Test / Personal Interview: Candidates obtaining the cut-off marks in the written test will be called for skill test and/or personal interview.
3. Merit Calculation: Weightage for preparing the Merit List is 70% for written test and 30% for skill test / personal interview.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for Master's degree and other relevant qualifications.
• Evidence of published research work and list of publications.
• Experience Certificates on official letterhead for five years museum experience and eight years curatorial experience at relevant Pay Level.
• Valid OBC Certificate in Central Government prescribed format.
• Self-attested legible photocopies of all supporting documents.
• Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

How to Apply: Download the prescribed format (Annexure-1) from the Indian Museum Recruitment page. Complete the application along with self-attested copies of all documents and superscribe the name of the post on the envelope. Submit either by post to Director, Indian Museum, 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700016, or by email to [email protected] on or before 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Candidates employed in Central/State Government, Semi-Government, Universities, PSUs, Statutory or Autonomous organisations should apply through proper channel.

Canvassing in any form and bringing any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as disqualification. Indian Museum reserves the right to cancel the recruitment in full or part at any time without assigning any reason. Interim enquiries will not be entertained. Addendum/corrigendum/updates will be published only on the official Indian Museum website.

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