Ministry of Culture (MoC), New Delhi, Delhi, has invited applications for the post of Consultant under Advt No. 159-1/2020-ICR. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 16 November 2026.
The post is for Global Engagement Cell, Ministry of Culture, New Delhi. Qualification required: Retired Government Officer, retired from a post not below the rank of Under Secretary, with communication and interpersonal skills, exposure in coordination with different organisations, knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point, and expertise in drafting/noting, budget/accounts and office procedure. The pay is Consolidated monthly remuneration regulated as per Department of Expenditure O.M. dated 09.12.2020 and Ministry of Culture guidelines: last pay drawn minus basic pension, fixed for the contract term. Selection is by walk-in Interview before the Selection Committee. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
MoC Consultant Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Walk-in Date | 16 November 2026 |
The venue is given in the official notification (see the link below).
Key Points
- Walk-in date: 16 November 2026
- Vacancies: 1
- How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
- Pay: Consolidated monthly remuneration regulated as per Department of Expenditure O.M. dated 09.12.2020 and Ministry of Culture guidelines: last pay drawn minus basic pension, fixed for the contract term
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Below 62 years
- Place: Global Engagement Cell, Ministry of Culture, New Delhi
MoC Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Ministry of Culture (MoC), New Delhi, Delhi |
| Post Name | Consultant |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | 159-1/2020-ICR |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Consolidated monthly remuneration regulated as per Department of Expenditure O.M. dated 09.12.2020 and Ministry of Culture guidelines: last pay drawn minus basic pension, fixed for the contract term |
| Place of Posting | Global Engagement Cell, Ministry of Culture, New Delhi |
| Qualification | Retired Government Officer, retired from a post not below the rank of Under Secretary, with communication and interpersonal skills, exposure in coordination with different organisations, knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point, and expertise in drafting/noting, budget/accounts and office procedure. |
| Age Limit | Below 62 years |
| Apply Mode | Walk-in |
| Walk-in Date | 16 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
MoC Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 159-1/2020-ICR gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Retired from the post not below the rank of Under Secretary; Communications and interpersonal skills; Exposure in coordination with different organisations; Knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point; Expertise in drafting/noting, budget/accounts, office procedure
- Experience: Retired Government Officer not below the rank of Under Secretary
- Age limit: Below 62 years
Other conditions:
- Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point
- Expertise in drafting/noting, budget/accounts and office procedure
- Applicant certifies that no disciplinary proceedings are pending against him or her
Who Cannot Apply for MoC Recruitment 2026
- Officers who retired below the rank of Under Secretary
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Fixed monthly amount equal to the pay drawn at retirement minus the basic pension (commuted portion included); unchanged for the contract term, with no increment, percentage increase or DA; no HRA; fixed Transport Allowance not exceeding the rate at retirement.
- Initially for one year, which may be extended or curtailed as per requirement and satisfactory performance
- Purely on contract basis; confers no right for regular appointment
- Guidelines strictly advise not to continue engagement beyond the age of 65 years
- Paid leave of 1.5 days per completed month; accumulation beyond a calendar year not allowed
- Attendance in AEBAS mandatory; failure may result in deduction of remuneration
- Non-disclosure undertaking and confidentiality agreement to be signed
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Vacancy Notice | 6 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview (Reporting 4:00 PM, Interview 4:30 PM) | 16 November 2026 |
How Will MoC Select Candidates?
- Walk-in Interview before the Selection Committee
- In the Ministry (Secretariat proper) the committee: Joint Secretary (Admn.) Chairperson; Director/DS (concerned Div.) Member; Deputy Secretary (Estt.) Member
- Interview time 4:30 PM after reporting at 4:00 PM
Documents to Enclose
- Duly filled application form (Annexure-II) with recent photograph
- Duly filled experience proforma (APPENDIX)
- Copy of PPO
- Original documents
- One set of self-attested copies
How to Apply for MoC Recruitment 2026
- Fill in the application form given as Annexure-II of the notice.
- Attach the experience proforma (APPENDIX) and a copy of the PPO.
- Appear before the Selection Committee on 16-11-2026 (reporting 4:00 PM) with the filled form, original documents and one set of self-attested copies.
Other Points to Note
- Ministry may cancel the advertisement or accept/reject any or all applications without explanation
- Pension and Dearness Relief continue; engagement is not re-employment
- Consultant cannot claim absorption/regularisation under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 or Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
- Contact: Inderjeet Singh, Under Secretary, Tel 011-24014255
MoC Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download MoC notification PDF |
| Walk-in Details | Walk-in details for MoC Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit MoC official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Ministry of Culture, Advertisement No. 159-1/2020-ICR, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
