Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Government of India, Archaeological Survey of India (Administration-I Section), New Delhi, for filling up one post of Additional Director General (Archaeology), Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) technical post. The recruitment is to be carried out in Level 14 of the Pay Matrix.
Under Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026, applications are invited for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) from eligible officers under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Universities, recognized research institutions, or semi-government and statutory or autonomous organizations.
As per Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026, candidates must hold analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department or possess three years’ regular service in Level-13 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent. The post requires advanced academic qualifications and extensive experience in archaeology and related disciplines.
The Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026 specifies that candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines such as Indian History (Ancient/Medieval), Archaeology, Anthropology with Stone Age Archaeology, Geology with Pleistocene Geology, or languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Arabic, Persian, Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam with specialization in ancient or medieval Indian history. Additionally, a Ph.D. in relevant fields and ten years’ experience in archaeology under government or recognized institutions is required, with at least five years in administrative matters.
The Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026 further states that the maximum age limit for deputation shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications. The period of deputation shall not exceed five years, including short-term contracts.
Applicants under the Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026 must submit their applications in duplicate through the proper channel along with complete APARs, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificates. Applications must be received within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Archaeological Survey of India
Post Name
Additional Director General (Archaeology)
Group
Group ‘A’ (Gazetted)
Pay Level
Level-14
Pay Scale
Rs. 144,200 – Rs. 218,200
Total Vacancies
01
Mode of Recruitment
Deputation (including short-term contract)
Location
New Delhi
Important Dates
Event
Date
Last Date to Apply
Within 60 days from publication in Employment News
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Additional Director General (Archaeology)
01
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Service Requirement
Holding analogous post OR 3 years regular service in Level-13
Educational Qualification
Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines (History/Archaeology/Anthropology/Geology/Languages as specified)
Additional Qualification
Ph.D. in relevant field
Experience
10 years in archaeology with at least 5 years in administrative matters
Candidates applying under Archaeological Survey of India Recruitment 2026 must ensure that their applications are complete in all respects and forwarded through the proper administrative channel. All supporting documents, including APARs and vigilance clearances, must be duly verified by the competent authority. Any discrepancy or incomplete submission may lead to rejection at any stage of the recruitment process.