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.

a) Educational and other qualifications required  for the above post :

Essential :

1. Master’s or equivalent degree of a recognised University in Indian History or Archaeology or Anthropology or Chemistry or Fine Arts or Pali or in a classical Indian language or Degree in Museology.
2. Research experience (Documentary evidence of published work to be produced).
3. 10 years experience in a museum under the control of Central/State Govt. and 5 years administrative experience in responsible post.
4. Knowledge of Indian antiquities, Museum techniques, publications and educational activities.

Desirable :

1. Study or travel abroad in connection with any aspect of museums preferably in countries notable for Museum development.
2. Knowledge in Indian Antiquities and antiquarian laws.

Note :

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

b) Age Limit

50 years.
Relaxable by not more than 5 years by the Board of Trustees (hereinafter referred to as the Board)     on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of highly experienced or qualified person. However, age relaxation in respect of persons belonging to SC/ST will be applicable as per Government of India’s instructions.

Application shall be sent in the prescribed proforma given below on plain paper 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 applications, addressed to Sri D. K. Goutam, Special Secretary to The Govorner of West Bengal, Raj Bhavan, Kolkata 700062, should reach him under registered A/D post, within 45 days from the date of publication of this  advertisement. Applications received after due date will not be accepted.

1.       Name (in block letters) :

2.       Father’s Name :

3.       Nationality :

4.       Present Address :

5.       Permanent Address :

6.       Date of birth :

7.       SC/ST/OBC/General (with supporting documents) :

8.       Educational qualifications [see (a) (i) above] :

9.       Technical qualifications  [see (a) (i) above] :

10.   Details of experiences [ both research and administrative; see (a) (ii)  &  (iii) above ] :

11.   Present post held & Emoluments drawn :

12.   Knowledge of Museum techniques, publication and educational activities [see (a) (iv)] :

13.   Knowledge of Indian antiquities and antiquarian laws [see Desirable (ii)] :

14.   Study or travel abroad [see Desirable (i)] :

Further details, if any, may be furnished as enclosures along with the relevent documents in support.