The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, is holding a walk-in interview on 5 November 2026 for two contract posts in its Adi Drishya rock art project: one Project Associate and one Project Assistant. Both posts last two years. The Project Associate gets a consolidated Rs. 40,000 a month and the Project Assistant gets Rs. 30,000. You need a postgraduate degree in archaeology with at least 55% marks and field archaeology experience. You do not apply in advance. Bring the filled application form to the interview venue at Janpath, Delhi, on the day.
IGNCA Project Associate and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) |
| Advertisement number | F.No.12/376/2026-SD/AM |
| Notice date | 29.10.2026 |
| Posts | Project Associate (Rock Art-archaeology Data Consolidation), Project Assistant (Rock Art-archaeology) |
| Total vacancies | 2 (1 Project Associate, 1 Project Assistant) |
| Nature of engagement | Contractual, two years |
| How to apply | Walk-in interview with the filled application form |
| Walk-in interview date | 05.11.2026 |
The official notification does not specify an application fee.
About IGNCA
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.
IGNCA Project Associate and Project Assistant Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate (Rock Art-archaeology Data Consolidation) | 1 | Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Project Assistant (Rock Art-archaeology) | 1 | Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated) |
IGNCA Project Associate and Project Assistant Eligibility 2026
Age Limit (as on 01.11.2026)
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Project Associate | 40 years |
| Project Assistant | 35 years |
Project Associate: Essential Qualification and Experience
- 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.
Project Assistant: Essential Qualification and Experience
- 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.
Work Profile
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.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 29.10.2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 01.11.2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 05.11.2026 |
| Project Associate: reporting time | 10:00 A.M. (forms not accepted after 11:00 A.M.) |
| Project Assistant: reporting time | 12:00 PM (forms not accepted after 01:00 P.M.) |
Selection Process
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.
Service Conditions
- 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.
How to Apply for IGNCA Project Associate and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Download the official notification and print the application form on its last two pages.
- Fill in the form. It asks for the post applied for, your personal and contact details, Aadhaar and PAN numbers, education in ascending order (year, university, % of marks, division), whether you meet the post's requirements, your employment history with pay details, and any additional information. Paste a recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
- Go to the Office of HoD (Adi Drishya), 4th Floor, A1-Wing, IGNCA, Janpath, Delhi on 5 November 2026. Project Associate candidates report at 10:00 A.M. and Project Assistant candidates at 12:00 PM.
- Hand in your form before the cut-off time for your post: 11:00 A.M. for Project Associate, 01:00 P.M. for Project Assistant. Late forms are not accepted.
- Have your original certificates checked, then attend the interview if you are found eligible.
Documents to Bring
- Filled application form with photograph
- Updated resume
- Self-attested copies of all testimonials: academic marksheets (10th onwards) and experience certificates
- Original certificates for verification
- Original and a copy of an identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Driving Licence). This is mandatory.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Notification and application form | IGNCA Adi Drishya notification (PDF) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
