IGNCA Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 2 Project Associate, Project Assistant Posts

IGNCA is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is based at Janpath Building, Janpath Road, New Delhi. It studies all the arts with a multi-disciplinary approach. Under its Adi Drishya (Primeval Vision) Programme, it researches the rock art of the country. The project aims to document, study and spread knowledge about these first creative expressions of early humankind and to preserve them for the future. Both posts work in this department.

Post Graduate with at least 55% marks in the subject of Archaeology from a reputed University/Institute. At least 3 years of work experience with a reputed institution in archaeology (Field Archaeology). Good knowledge of computers. Good English and Hindi. Post Graduate with at least 55% marks in the subject of Ancient History & Archaeology from a reputed University/Institute. At least 1 year of work experience with a reputed institution in archaeology (Field Archaeology). Good knowledge of computers. Good English and Hindi. Check the official notification for the full eligibility of each post.

The work is the same for both posts: Field work: survey, documentation (anywhere in India), data consolidation and similar tasks. Workshops, exhibitions and seminars. Any other work the HoD (Adi Drishya Department) assigns from time to time.

Selection is by walk-in interview. Original certificates are checked first, when you report. Only candidates found eligible at this check can sit the interview. IGNCA may accept or reject any or all applications without giving a reason. Its decision on who is called for interview and who is engaged is final and binding.

Both posts are contractual and last two years. Pay is consolidated: Rs. 40,000 a month for the Project Associate and Rs. 30,000 a month for the Project Assistant. Field survey and documentation can be anywhere in India. When you join, you must submit two reference letters or testimonials from a previous employer, organisation or institution where you worked or studied. They must have been issued within the past month.