WANTED DIRECTOR FOR INDIAN MUSEUM ,KOLKATA
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Applications are invited from the citizens of India for the post of Director, Indian Museum, Kolkata in the scale of Rs. 18400-500-22400/- plus usual allowances. Period of probation will be two years.

1. Educational and other qualifications required for the above post :

Essential :
  1. Master’s or equivalent Honours degree of a recognised University in Indian History or Archaeology or Anthropology or Sanskrit or Arabic or Fine Arts or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or a combination.

  2. Research experience (Documentary evidence to be produced).

  3. 10 years’ experience in a Museum of standing and 5 years’ administrative experience in a responsible post.

  4. Knowledge of Indian Antiquities, Archaeology, Excavations, Museums and Publications, Indian Arts and Decorative Art.

  5. Scholarly publications of some volume and variety.
Note :

Qualifications relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Desirable :
  1. Study abroad on Museum, travel abroad in at least two countries notable for Museum development.
  2. Diploma in Museology or equivalent knowledge an experience in Museological philosophy and technique.

2. Maximum age limit of 50 years. Relaxable by the Board of Trustees on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of highly experienced or qualified persons.

Applications shall be sent on plain paper indicating name (in block letters), father’s name, nationality, present and permanent address, date of birth, educational and other technical qualifications, details of experiences, present post held, if any and emoluments drawn along with attested copies of relevant testimonials / certificates and list of publications. Candidates employed in Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous body should apply through proper channel. All application, addressed to the Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, Indian Museum and Vice-Chancellor, University of Calcutta, should reach Mr. D. Biswas, P.A. to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Calcutta, Darbhanga Building, 87/1 College Street, Kolkata 700073, under registered A/D post, latest by March 29, 2006. applications received after due date will not be accepted.