CCRT Recruitment 2026, The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, invites applications for the post of Director at CCRT Headquarters, New Delhi. The recruitment will be conducted through the Composite Method: Deputation (including short-term contract), promotion, and direct recruitment.

The post is in Pay Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200) as per 7th CPC.

Important Details – CCRT Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualifications & Age (As on Closing Date of Receipt of Applications)

Essential Qualification

• Postgraduate degree in fine arts, history, or Cultural Anthropology from a recognized University
  OR
• Doctorate degree in fine arts or History or Cultural Anthropology or Sociology or Humanities from a recognized University
• Knowledge of foreign languages other than English like French, Italian, German or Russian
• Postgraduate diploma or Degree in Management from a recognized University

Age Limit (Direct Recruits)

• Up to 50 years
• Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with instructions/orders issued by the Central Government

Age Limit (Deputation): Check age in AGE CALCULATOR

• The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed 56 years as on closing date of receipt of applications.

Experience

Essential Experience

1. 7 years experience in organizing seminars or conferences and conducting evaluation in Art and Culture or Editing and publishing books and journals
2. At least 05 years in handling administration at senior level in Government or Semi-Government organizations

For Deputation (including short-term contract) – CCRT Recruitment 2026

Officers under Central Government or Union Territories Administrations or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognized Research Institutions or Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies:

(a)

• Analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department
  OR
• With five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay band 3, ₹15,600–39,100 + GP ₹6,600

(b) Possessing the education and experience mentioned above.

Application Process

• The prescribed application format is available on the CCRT website:
  https://ccrtindia.gov.in
• Applications should be forwarded through the proper channel to:

Director (Administration)
CCRT
15-A, Sector-7
Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075

• The application must be forwarded through the employer along with:
  • Last 5 years APARs
  • Integrity Certificate
  • Cadre Controlling Authority Clearance
  • Vigilance Clearance

Important Dates

• The last date for receipt of a duly filled application form is 60 (sixty) days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
• The closing date of receipt will be advertised on the CCRT website.

Additional Information

• The candidate may submit an advance copy of the application to CCRT.
• The advance copy will not be considered as provisional.
• Any addendum/corrigendum will be posted only on the CCRT website.