1. INDIAN MUSEUM, KOLKATA
ADVT. FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR
(Advertisement No.IM/Dir/2015)
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the post of Director, Indian Museum,
Kolkata in the Scale of Pay of Rs 37400-67000/- with Grade Pay of Rs.10000/-. Period of
probation will be two years. The method of recruitmentwill be direct recruitment failing
which by deputation/ absorption.
DIRECT RECRUITMENT: Qualifications required:
Essential:
(i) Master’s or equivalent Degree of a recognised University in Indian History or
Archaeology or Anthropology or Chemistry or Fine Arts or Pali or in a classical Indian
language or Degree in Museology.
(ii) Research experience (documentary evidence of published work to be produced).
(iii) 10 years experience in a museum under the control of Central/State Govt. and 5 years
administrative experience in responsible post.
(iv) Knowledge of Indian antiquities, Museum techniques, publications and educational
activities.
Desirable:
(i) Study or travel abroad in connection with any aspect of museums preferably in countries
notable for Museum development.
(ii) Knowledge in Indian antiquities and antiquarian laws.
Note:
(i) Qualifications are relaxable by the Board of Trustees on the recommendations of the
Selection Committee in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
(ii) Age Limit: 50 years. Relaxable by not more than 5 years by the Board of Trustees on the
recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of highly experienced or qualified
person. However, age relaxation in respect of persons belonging to SC/ST will be
applicable as per Government of India’s instructions.
RECRUITMENT BY DEPUTATION/ ABSORPTION: Qualifications required:
From Officers under Central/State Governments/Semi Govt. /Universities, Statutory or
Autonomous organizations under Central/State Govt.
(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) With 2 years regular service in the posts in the Scale of Pay of Rs 37400-67000/- with
Grade Pay of Rs.8900/- ; or
(iii) With 3 years regular service in the posts in the Scale of Pay of Rs 37400-67000/- with
Grade Pay of Rs.8700/- and
(iv) Possessing educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits
mentioned above
Period of deputation/contract including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization of the
Central Govt. shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.The maximum age limit for appointment by
deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications (six copies) filled up in the Proforma format, along with attested copies of
relevant testimonials/certificates, list of publicationsetcand super-scribed in the envelope
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, INDIAN MUSEUM” should reach

2. "Director, Indian Museum, 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700016”, byspeed-postwithin
45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. One digital copy of the application
along with supporting documents shall also be sent by email
indianmuseumkolkata@gmail.com
Candidates employed in Central/ State Governments/ Semi Govt. / Universities, Statutory or
Autonomous organizations under Central/State Govt. should apply through proper channel
along with authorized copies of APAR for the last 5 years. Applications received after due
date or those without routing through proper channel will not be accepted.
PROFORMA FOR APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, INDIAN MUSEUM
[Passport size Photo](To be pasted)
S. No. Details (To be filled up
by Applicant)
Designation of the Post applying for DIRECTOR
Whether applying for Direct recruitment/ Deputation
1 Background details
1.1 Name (in Block letters)
1.2 Nationality
1.3 Present address (with Mobile and Email)
1.4 Permanent address
1.5 Date of birth
1.6 SC/ST/ OBC/ General
2 Qualifications
2.1 Qualifications: Essential
(i) Education: PG in Indian History, Archaeology, Anthropology,
Chemistry, Fine Arts, Pali, Classical Indian language or Museology
(ii) Research experience (duration)
(iii
)
Museum experience (under the control of Central/State Govt) (duration)
(iv) Administrative experience [including above (2 iii) ] (duration)
Administrative experience [excluding above (2 iii) ] (duration)
(v) Knowledge of Indian antiquities, Museum techniques, publications and
educational activities
2.2 Qualifications: Desirable
(i) Study or travel abroad in connection with any aspect of museums
preferably in countries notable for Museum development.
(ii) Knowledge in Indian antiquities and antiquarian laws
3 Details of Position holding at present:
3.1 Designation
3.2 Emoluments (including Grade Pay)
3.3 Date of appointment
Signature with Name
Place
Date
(Dr. Bhargaviamma Venugopal)
Director, Indian Museum, Kolkata