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Deputy Curator (Fine Arts and Crafts)
Eligibility: Master's degree in History or Archaeology or Ancient Indian History Culture and Art or Fine Arts or History of Art from a recognised University or equivalent. Evidence of published research work. Computer knowledge in at least MS Office.
Experience: Five years work experience in a Museum of National or International repute with eight years' curatorial experience in pay level-7 (Rs.44,900-1,42,400/-) or level-6 (Rs.35,400-1,12,400/-).
Pay scale: Level 10, Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 & other allowances as per 7th CPC and as applicable to employees of Indian Museum, Kolkata
Key dates
30 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM
Last date for receipt of complete application (by post or email)
Eligibility snapshot
| Category | OBC candidates only |
| Desirable | Experience of organising exhibition or educational activities. Knowledge of reading and writing any one of the languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Persian, Arabic. |
| Age relaxation | Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment, and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules. |
| Relaxation of qualifications | Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the appointing authority on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. |
Selection process
A written test will be conducted for candidates fulfilling all the eligibility criteria. Cut-off marks will be decided by the Indian Museum authority depending upon the marks scored by the candidates in the written test.
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Written test
For candidates fulfilling all the eligibility criteria. Candidates who obtain the cut-off marks are shortlisted.
Weightage: 702
Skill test / personal interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a skill test / personal interview. The merit list is prepared from written test and skill test / interview marks.
Weightage: 30How to Apply
1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-1) from https://indianmuseumkolkata.org
2. Fill in the application complete in all respects.
3. Attach self-attested legible copies of proof of age / date of birth, academic / professional qualifications, caste certificate, experience, list of publications (if applicable), etc.
4. By post: write the name of the post on the envelope and send it to the Director, Indian Museum, 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700016, to reach on or before 30.11.2026 (up to 5:00 p.m.)
5. By email: send the complete application to indianmuseumkolkata2@gmail.com on or before 30.11.2026 (up to 5:00 p.m.)
Good to know before you apply
Apply through proper channel Candidates employed in Central/State Government, Semi Government, Universities, PSU, or Statutory or Autonomous organisations under the Central/State Government should apply through proper channel.
Incomplete or late applications Applications received after the last date or otherwise found incomplete will be summarily rejected. The decision of Indian Museum is final.
Canvassing leads to disqualification Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as disqualification.
Verification and cancellation Candidature is subject to verification of details and documents. If false information, a fabricated document or suppressed facts are found, or minimum eligibility is not met, the candidature will be cancelled.
Right to cancel; no interim enquiries 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.
Corrigendum / updates Any addendum, corrigendum or update to this advertisement will be published only on the Indian Museum website https://indianmuseumkolkata.org.