Anthropological Survey of India Joint Director Recruitment 2026 has been officially notified by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for filling up one post of Joint Director on deputation (including short term contract) basis. The recruitment is for a Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position in Level-13 of the pay matrix. Anthropological Survey of India Joint Director Recruitment 2026 is intended to appoint eligible officers from Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, autonomous bodies, statutory organizations, public sector undertakings, recognized research institutions, or universities.
Anthropological Survey of India Joint Director Recruitment 2026 specifies that the selected candidate will be posted initially at the Central Regional Centre, Nagpur office, with liability for transfer anywhere in India. The post carries a pay scale of Level-13 (Rs.1,23,100–2,15,900), and the deputation period ordinarily does not exceed three years. However, the total period of deputation including prior service in similar ex-cadre posts shall not exceed five years as per rules.
Under Anthropological Survey of India Joint Director Recruitment 2026, applicants must either hold an analogous post on a regular basis or have five years of regular service in Level-12 (Rs.78,800–2,09,200) or equivalent in their parent cadre or department. Additionally, candidates must possess a Doctorate Degree in Anthropology from a recognized university or institute along with ten years of research experience in the field of Anthropology and published work in Anthropology.
Anthropological Survey of India Joint Director Recruitment 2026 also mentions that candidates with at least one year of administrative experience will be preferred. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma along with complete and up-to-date APARs for the last five years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and details of penalties, if any.
Anthropological Survey of India Joint Director Recruitment 2026 requires that applications be forwarded through proper channel within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Applications received after the due date or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Anthropological Survey of India Joint Director Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Anthropological Survey of India
Ministry
Ministry of Culture
Post Name
Joint Director
Group
Group ‘A’
Nature
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Mode of Recruitment
Deputation (Including Short Term Contract)
Job Location
Nagpur (Initial), Transferable Anywhere in India
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
18 March 2026
Last Date
Within 60 days from publication in Employment News