The Department of Archaeology (Puratattva Vibhag), Government of N.C.T. of Delhi offers 12 one-year research fellowships: 3 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 3 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Archaeology, and 3 SRF and 3 JRF in Conservation, all unreserved (UR). SRF pays Rs. 50,000 and JRF Rs. 25,000 per month, and applicants must be up to 40 years of age. SRF needs a PhD and JRF a Masters in the subject. The application form is available at the department or on its website, and the application must reach the department within 30 days of publication of the advertisement – about 11 December 2026 (30 days from 11 November 2026).
Delhi Archaeology Department Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Archaeology, Government of N.C.T. of Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | DIP/Shabdarth/Classified/0282/26-27 |
| Post Name(s) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Fields | Archaeology, Conservation |
| Vacancies | 12 fellowships (all UR) |
| Pay | SRF Rs. 50,000/- per month; JRF Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| Tenure | 1 Year |
| Age Limit | Up to 40 years |
| Job Location | Department of Archaeology, Civil Lines, Delhi |
| Application Mode | Offline (application must reach the department) |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 30 days of publication of the advertisement – about 11 December 2026 (30 days from 11 November 2026) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.
About Delhi Archaeology Department
The Department of Archaeology works under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and has its office on the 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054. The Hindi version of the advertisement describes these as research fellowships in the field of archaeology and monument conservation. The advertisement is issued by the Secretary (Art, Culture & Language/Archaeology).
Vacancy Details
The department offers 12 fellowships in total: 6 in Archaeology and 6 in Conservation. Every fellowship is for the unreserved (UR) category, and each runs for 1 year.
| Field | Post | Fellowships | Amount (per Month) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 03 (UR) | Rs. 50,000/- | 1 Year |
| Archaeology | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 03 (UR) | Rs. 25,000/- | 1 Year |
| Conservation | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 03 (UR) | Rs. 50,000/- | 1 Year |
| Conservation | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 03 (UR) | Rs. 25,000/- | 1 Year |
| Total | 12 |
Who Can Apply
The eligible age for all four fellowships is up to 40 years. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| SRF – Archaeology | PhD in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology/History | Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology from any recognized institute or university |
| JRF – Archaeology | Masters Ancient/Medieval Indian History or Masters in Archaeology | – |
| SRF – Conservation | PhD in Conservation, Preservation or Heritage Management | Post Graduate Diploma from Conservation from any recognized institute or University |
| JRF – Conservation | Masters in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management Or Masters in Conservation | – |
Those who are presently receiving a fellowship from the Central or State Government are not eligible. The notice does not mention experience or NET/GATE for any of the fellowships. Candidates should check the official notification and the department's terms and conditions for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
How to Apply for Delhi Archaeology Department Recruitment 2026
The application is made on the department's application form, which must reach the Department of Archaeology within 30 days of publication of the advertisement – about 11 December 2026 (30 days from 11 November 2026). The notice does not specify whether the form is to be sent by post or delivered by hand.
- Collect the application form and the requisite terms and conditions from the Department of Archaeology, or download them from https://archaeology.delhi.gov.in/latest-news.
- Fill in the form for the field (Archaeology or Conservation) and the fellowship (SRF or JRF) you are eligible for.
- Make sure the application reaches the department at 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054 within 30 days of publication of the advertisement.
For queries, the department gives the email [email protected] and the phone number 011-23814026.
Important Instructions
- The requisite terms and conditions of the fellowship are available at the department and on its website, along with the application form.
- The notice says the application must reach the department within the 30-day period, so the date of receipt counts.
Delhi Archaeology Department Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form and Terms & Conditions | Form and terms for the SRF and JRF fellowships |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement DIP/Shabdarth/Classified/0282/26-27 |
| Official Website | Department of Archaeology, Government of N.C.T. of Delhi |
