ICCR Directors Recruitment 2026

ICCR Directors Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Recruitment 2026 for posts of Directors. Candidates with Any Graduate Can Apply Offline. The Offline application closes on 02-02-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through ICCR website, iccr.gov.in.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Directors Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official ICCR website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the ICCR Directors Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

ICCR Directors of Indian Cultural Centres Abroad Empanelment 2026 Overview

Company Name	Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Post Name	Directors of Indian Cultural Centres abroad
Salary	Foreign Compensatory Allowance (approximately ₹4-5 lakhs per month) + other admissible benefits and allowances
Qualification	Graduation from a recognized University
Age Limit	Under 55 years (as on 02 February 2026)
Last Date	02 February 2026 (1800 hrs)
Official Website	https://iccr.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Indian national.
Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University.
Age Criteria: Under the age of 55 years (as on 02 February 2026).
Work Experience:
- For Government Officers: Minimum 5 years of regular service at Level-11 or above (7th CPC) in Ministries/Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, State Government Departments and State Public Sector Undertakings. Interest in Cultural Management, including organizing cultural events and exhibitions.
- For Private Sector Professionals: Minimum 8 years of work experience in the field of Art, Culture, Management, or Public Administration. Experience in Cultural Management, including organizing cultural events, academic activities and exhibitions.
Domain Area: Applicant should have excellent communication and proficiency in English skills. Proficiency in a foreign language would be highly desirable. Established credentials/interest in the field of Art & Culture.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in dealing with Event Management, Exhibitions, Seminars and Conferences.
Previous work in the field of diplomacy/Art or international relations.
Experience in running a Culture related institution.
Experience in personnel/administrative/financial work in Government/Non-Government bodies.
Foreign exposure or stay abroad for study/work (preferably UN Languages), Hindi & other Indian languages.
Interest/Specialization in any area of Art, Culture, Literature, Traditional Indian Knowledge etc.
Practising artists and authors/scholars in the areas of Art, Culture and Literature.
Proficiency in Social Media, AV/Stage set up, Graphic Design etc.
Adequate experience in Human Resource Management procedures, and IT skills, Financial Management.

Important Dates

Last Date for Application Submission

02 February 2026 (up to 1800 hrs)

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a presentation/in-person interview at ICCR HQs.
Virtual interviews may be permitted only in exceptional circumstances; the candidate must appear physically before the Selection Committee if required.
Names of selected candidates will be put on a Panel in order of merit.
The Panel will be valid for a period of 3 years and will lapse on expiry of 3 years.
Deployment of empanelled candidates is subject to Police Verification, Vigilance Clearance, verification of past service records, Integrity Certificate, Passport & Visa requirements, and training.
Empanelment does not guarantee employment, job or assignment; final decision to deploy lies solely with ICCR.

General Information / Instructions

The assignment will be for a period up to 3 years and subject to the provisions of the offer of appointment.
Selected candidates (on deputation from Government) will draw their current pay + Foreign Compensatory Allowance (approximately ₹4-5 lakhs per month) + other admissible benefits and allowances such as transfer passage, accommodation etc., as per extant rules.
Private sector selected candidates shall draw Foreign Compensatory Allowance (approximately ₹4-5 lakhs per month) + other admissible benefits and allowances.
Candidates selected for deployment abroad will not be allowed to hold any other job or assignment during the tenure.
The Council reserves the right to modify the qualification, experience, age, eligibility criteria, etc., if considered necessary.
The Council also reserves the right to cancel the notification at any point of time without assigning any reason.

How to Apply

Application in requisite format with detailed bio-data may be sent to the Director (Personnel), Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Azad Bhavan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002 via email at [email protected] or by registered post/non-registered post to reach ICCR latest by 02 February 2026 (1800 hrs).
Government servants should apply through proper channel only, along with a 'No Objection Certificate' from the organisation.

ICCR Directors Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the age limit for ICCR Directors Empanelment 2026?

Applicants must be under the age of 55 years as on 02 February 2026.

Q2. What is the minimum qualification required for Directors of Indian Cultural Centres abroad?

Graduation from a recognized University is the mandatory qualification.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for ICCR Directors Empanelment?

The last date for submission of application is 02 February 2026 up to 1800 hrs.

Q4. How can Government officers apply for this empanelment?

Government servants must apply through proper channel along with a 'No Objection Certificate' from their organisation.

Q5. What is the tenure of appointment for selected Directors?

The assignment will be for a period up to 3 years, subject to the provisions of the offer of appointment.

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