Overview
Kalakshetra Foundation, Craft Education and Research Centre (CERC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Semi Skilled Worker (Group C) (2 (UR-1 and SC-1) vacancies). Eligible candidates with Class X pass, with experience in block printing and in use of vegetable dyes can apply before Must reach by 05.30 PM on 23-11-2026 (Monday).
Key Details
- Organization
- Kalakshetra Foundation, Craft Education and Research Centre (CERC)
- Qualification
- Class X pass, with experience in block printing and in use of vegetable dyes
- Vacancies
- 2 (UR-1 and SC-1)
- Last date to apply
- Must reach by 05.30 PM on 23-11-2026 (Monday)
Important Dates
| Last Date | Must reach by 05.30 PM on 23-11-2026 (Monday) |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
The notice advertises one post, Semi Skilled Worker (Group C), with 2 vacancies. The number of vacancies may vary depending on the vacancies that exist at the time of final selection. Category: Posts UR: 1 SC: 1 Total: 2
Age Limit
Applicants must be not more than 25 years old as on the closing date, 23 November 2026. SC candidates get a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit. Departmental candidates get no relaxation in the upper age limit. Age is decided by the date of birth written in the application form and recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate. No later request to change it will be considered.
Syllabus
The notice gives this syllabus "broadly as under": Area: Topics Block Printing: Techniques, History of Block printing in India, Block printing requirements, Block printing methods, block printing process Natural and Vegetable Dyes: Colours and their sources, dyeing methods and techniques Kalamkari - Hand Painting in Textiles: History, styles, colors, themes, techniques in Kalamkari painting Kalakshetra Foundation: History of craft centre of Kalakshetra Foundation
Selection Process
Selection has two phases: first a Skill Test, then a Written Test for those who qualify in the Skill Test. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the tests. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone gives no right to selection. Subject: Questions | Marks | Duration | Qualifying Marks Practical Test in Block Printing, Hand Painting and Drawing Stitching: - | 100 | 2 hours | 50 (SC: 30) Written Test: 50 | 100 | 3 hours | 50 (SC: 30)
Important Instructions
• Travel allowance: candidates must arrange their own travel and stay in Chennai if the written test (if any) or skill test runs beyond one day. No travelling allowance is paid for attending the tests. • SC candidates are entitled to reimbursement of a single II class railway fare from their normal place of residence to Chennai and back. For road journeys between stations not connected by rail, they may be allowed the actual bus fare or road mileage at the lowest rate under the Government of India TA rules, whichever is less. This applies only when the road distance is more than 32 km each way. • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. • All improper applications will be summarily rejected. • Any candidate found using malpractices at any stage of the examination will have their candidature cancelled and will be debarred from the recruitments of KF. • Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to cancel, restrict or modify the recruitment process without giving any reason. No correspondence will be entertained about the conduct or result of the test, or about why a candidate was not called. • The Foundation's decision is final and binding on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, penalty for false information, mode of selection, conduct of examinations and final selection. • Any dispute is subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction in Chennai. • If any information is found suppressed, false or incorrect, or any ineligibility is found before or …
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Kalakshetra Foundation Semi-Skilled Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date: Must reach by 05.30 PM on 23-11-2026 (Monday)
What is the age limit?
Not more than 25 years as on 23 November 2026 (5 years relaxation for SC)
What is the selection process?
Selection has two phases: first a Skill Test, then a Written Test for those who qualify in the Skill Test. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the tests. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone gives no right to selection. Subject: Questions | Marks | Duration | Qualifying Marks Practical Test in Block Printing, Hand Painting and Drawing Stitching: - | 100 | 2 hours | 50 (SC: 30) Written Test: 50 | 100 | 3 hours | 50 (SC: 30)