Ministry of Culture Director General Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Last date to apply: 20 December 2026

Overview

Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, Delhi has released a recruitment notification for the post of Director General (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline before 20 December 2026.

Key Details

Organization
Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, Delhi
Qualification
Master's degree in Fine Arts or History of Art from a recognized University and 15 years' experience including research work in Fine Art or History of Art, of which five years in administrative matters; deputation candidates must also hold analogous posts or have three years' regular service in PB-4 with Grade Pay Rs. 8700 or equivalent.
Vacancies
1
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27/22/2019-Museum-I
Last date to apply
20 December 2026

Important Dates

Last Date20 December 2026
Date of Vacancy Circular5 November 2026
Last Date to Apply20 December 2026

Important Links

Eligibility

• Qualification: Deputation: officers under Central or State Governments, Union territories, Universities, recognized research institutions or statutory and autonomous organizations holding analogous posts on regular basis, or with three years' regular service in PB-4 (Rs. 37400-67000) with Grade Pay Rs. 8700 or equivalent; Master's degree in Fine Arts or History of Art from a recognized University; Contract: persons possessing the educational qualifications and experience specified in item I(b)(i) and (ii) • Experience: 15 years' experience including research work in one or more of the fields of Fine Art or History of Art, out of which five years' experience should be in administrative matters • Age limit: Maximum 67 years (as on the closing date for receipt of applications) Other conditions: • Deputation candidates must hold analogous posts on regular basis, or have three years' regular service in PB-4 with Grade Pay Rs. 8700 or equivalent • Departmental Director in PB-4 Grade Pay Rs. 8700 with three years' regular service and the prescribed qualifications will be considered along with outsiders Desirable: • Ph. D. in Fine Arts or History of Arts • Proven record of Publication or Exhibition participations and Fellowships

How to Apply

• Fill the application in duplicate in the prescribed proforma (Annexure) enclosed with the circular. • Officers attach complete up-to-date CR dossiers for the last five years, vigilance certificate, integrity certificate, cadre clearance and major/minor penalty statement for the last 10 years. • Attach supporting certificates/documents for qualifications and experience claimed. • Send the application through proper channel to the Under Secretary, Museum-I Section, Ministry of Culture, Kartavya Bhawan 2, New Delhi. • Application must reach within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. • Make sure it reaches by 20 December 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for Ministry of Culture Director General Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?

Last Date: 20 December 2026; Date of Vacancy Circular: 5 November 2026; Last Date to Apply: 20 December 2026

What is the age limit?

Maximum 67 years (as on the closing date for receipt of applications)