National Museum Recruitment 2026 has been notified by the Government of India, Ministry of Culture, National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi – 110011 vide F. No. 2-3/2025-NM-1074. Applications are invited to prepare a panel for filling up one post of Curator (Display), Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial in Level-11 (Rs. 67,700–208,700/-) of the pay matrix (equivalent to 10,000–325–15,200 pre-revised) on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis in the National Museum.
As per the official notification of National Museum Recruitment 2026, the period of deputation (including short-term contract) shall be for a term not exceeding three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
Applications for National Museum Recruitment 2026 must be submitted within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar. The applications are required to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi – 110011.
Further details regarding eligibility conditions and prescribed proforma are available on the official website.
National Museum Recruitment 2026 Recruitment Overview
General Central Service, Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Level
Level 11
Pay Scale
Rs. 67,700–208,700/-
Mode of Recruitment
Deputation (including short-term contract)
Official Website
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
Important Dates
Event
Date
Last Date for Receipt of Applications
Within 60 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Posts
Curator (Display)
1
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Service Requirement
Officers under the Central Govt. or State Govt. or Union Territories or Universities or Recognized Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Govt. or Statutory or Autonomous Organizations
Holding Post
Holding analogous post on regular basis OR with five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level-10 (Rs. 56,100–177,500) (pre-revised Rs. 8,000–13,500) or equivalent OR equivalent in the parent cadre/department
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Design from recognized University/Institution or equivalent
Experience
Five years’ experience in an architectural office, including experience of planning, organizing, presenting, and setting up of temporary exhibitions in the field of art and culture
Desirable
Diploma in Museology from recognized University/Institution or equivalent