Recruitment for Library and Information Officer at The Indian Museum. Indian Museum, Kolkata, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, invites applications from the eligible candidates to fill up the following 8 posts by Direct Recruitment basis:
INDIAN MUSEUM
Ministry of Culture, Govt of India
27, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata – 16
Advertisement No. 03/ 2023
Indian Museum, Kolkata, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, invites applications from the eligible candidates to fill up the following 8 posts by Direct Recruitment basis:
| Sl. No. | Name of the posts | No. of posts | Pay Level and Pay Scale | Category | Maximum age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Curator (Archaeology, Anthropology, Conservation, Fine Arts and Crafts,) | 4 | Level – 11, (Rs.67,700-2,08,700) | UR – 3 OBC – 1 | 45 Years |
| 2. | Publication Officer | 1 | Level – 11, (Rs.67,700 – 2,08,700) | UR – 1 | 45 Years |
| 3. | Deputy Curator (Conservation) | 1 | Level – 10, (Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500) | UR – 1 | 45 Years |
| 4. | Head Modeller | 1 | Level – 6, (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | UR – 1 | 30 Years |
| 5. | Library and Information Officer | 1 | Level – 6, (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | UR – 1 | 30 Years |
The cancellation of this advertisement or any amendment at any point of time is at the sole discretion of the management of Indian Museum, Kolkata. Last date of receipt of complete application is 05.06.2023.
POSTS WISE DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW:
01. CURATOR (Archaeology) – 1 post
a. Pay Level in Pay Matrix: Level – 11 (Rs.67,000 – 2,08,700/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs. 1,24,637/- per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
i) Master’s Degree from a recognised University in History or Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA) or Archaeology or Museology or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Arabic.
ii) Evidence of published research work.
iii) Computer knowledge in at least MS Office.
iv) Work experience in a Museum of National or International repute with 5 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) or 6 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100) or 7 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) or 10 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400).
v) Field experience and practical training in Archaeology
Desirable:
Experience of organising exhibition or educational activities.
Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the appointing authority on the recommendation of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of the selection, the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee is of the opinion that sufficient number candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
02. CURATOR (Anthropology) – 1 post
a. Pay Level in Pay Matrix: Level – 11 (Rs.67,000 – 2,08,700/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs. 1,24,637/- per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
i) Master’s Degree in Anthropology from a recognised University or equivalent.
ii) Evidence of published research work.
iii) Computer knowledge in at least MS Office.
iv) Work experience in a Museum of National or International repute with 5 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) or 6 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100) or 7 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) or 10 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400).
v) Field experience and practical training in Anthropology.
Desirable:
Experience of organising exhibition or educational activities.
Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the appointing authority on the recommendation of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of the selection, the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee is of the opinion that sufficient number candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
03. CURATOR (Fine Arts and Crafts) – 1 post
a. Pay Level in Pay Matrix: Level – 11 (Rs.67,000 – 2,08,700/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs. 1,24,637/- per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
i) Master’s Degree in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA) or History or History of Art from a recognised University or equivalent.
ii) Field experience and practical training in Fine Arts & Crafts.
iii) Computer knowledge in at least MS Office.
iv) Work experience in a Museum of National or International repute with 5 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) or 6 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100) or 7 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) or 10 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400).
v) Evidence of published research work in reputed journals.
vi) Knowledge of reading and writing any of languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Persian, Arabic.
Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the appointing authority on the recommendation of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of the selection the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee is of the opinion that sufficient number candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
04. CURATOR (Conservation) – 1 post
a. Pay Level in Pay Matrix: Level – 11 (Rs.67,000 – 2,08,700/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs. 1,24,637/- per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
i) Master’s Degree with Chemistry or Conservation or Fine Arts with B.Sc. from a recognised University or equivalent.
ii) Computer knowledge in at least MS Office.
iii) Work experience in a Museum of National or International repute with 5 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) or 6 years curatorial experience in Pay Level –8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100) or 7 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) or 10 years curatorial experience in Pay Level – 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400).
iv) Evidence of published research work in reputed journals.
v) Knowledge of reading and writing any of languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Persian, Arabic.
Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the appointing authority on the recommendation of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of the selection of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee is of the opinion that sufficient number candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
05. Publication Officer – 1 post
a. Pay Level in Pay Matrix: Level – 11 (Rs.67,000 – 2,08,700/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs. 1,24,637/- per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
i) M.A. in History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) or English or Bengali or Persian or Arabic or Fine Arts or Mass Communication from a recognised University or Institution or equivalent.
ii) Must have contributed articles in English or Urdu or Hindi or Bengali in reputed journals of Art or Literature or History.
iii) Practical training in publication work, including layout, typography printing process, ordering blocks etc. proof-reading and copy editing.
Desirable: –
i) Degree or Diploma in Journalism, printing technology.
ii) Eight years’ experience in Publication, editing or printing work in any institution.
iii) Knowledge of Computer Application or MS Office or Corel Draw or Illustrator or Page Maker.
iv) Eight years’ experience in the field of Publication or Editing or Copy Editing at a Senior level in a reputed Museum or Culture Government Institution or University.
Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the appointing authority on the recommendation of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection of the Selection Committee or Departmental Promotion Committee is of the opinion that sufficient number candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
06. DEPUTY CURATOR (Conservation) – 1 post
a. Pay Level in Pay Matrix: Level – 10 (Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs. 1,05,033/- per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
i) Master’s Degree with Chemistry or Conservation or Fine Arts with B.Sc. from a recognised University or equivalent.
ii) Evidence of published research work.
iii) Computer Knowledge in at least MS Office.
iv) 5 years’ work experience in a Museum of National or International repute with 8 years curatorial experience in Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) or Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400).
Desirable: –
Degree or Diploma in Museology.
Note – Qualifications relaxable by the Board on the recommendation of the Selection Committee in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
07. HEAD MODELLER – 1 post
a. Pay level in Pay Matrix: Level – 6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs. 64,938/- (with 42 % D.A.) per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 30 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
(i) Degree or Diploma in Modelling sculpture from a recognised University or Institute.
(ii) About 5 years’ experience in a responsible position of working on sculpture models and allied works.
Desirable: –
Knowledge of preparing diagrams and scale models.
Note – Qualifications relaxable by the Board on the recommendation of the Selection Committee in the case of candidate otherwise well qualified.
08. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION OFFICER – 1 post
a. Pay Level in Pay Matrix: Level – 6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400/-) & other allowances as per 7th CPC, adopted by Indian Museum, Kolkata. Total emoluments (with 42 % D.A.) at starting is Rs.64,938/- per month (approx.) at Kolkata.
b. Age limit – Not more than 30 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. Upper age limit is relaxable by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection Committee in case of candidates already in employment and also relaxable for the reserved categories, as per Government of India rules.
c. Educational and other qualifications:
Essential Qualification –
(i) Masters or equivalent Hon’s Degree of a recognised University in Indian History or Anthropology or Arts.
(ii) Diploma in Library Science of a recognised University or Institution.
(iii) 7 Years’ experience in a Library of standing in India preferably a Museum Library.
(iv) Research experience with evidence of published research work in Archaeology or Art or Anthropology.
Note – Qualifications relaxable by the Board on the recommendation of the Selection Committee in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed applications in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, list of publications and name of the post superscribed on the envelope should reach to the Director-in-charge, Indian Museum, 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700016 on or before 05.06.2023. Separate application in separate envelope to be submitted in case candidate desires to apply for multiple posts.
One digital copy of the application along with all supporting documents (in .pdf format) shall also be sent by email to [email protected] within the 05.06.2023.
Candidates employed in Central/State Government/ Semi Government/ Universities/ Statutory or Autonomous organisations under the Central/State Government should apply with complete up-to-date APAR dossiers (for the last 5 years) along with vigilance clearance and integrity certificate through proper channel. Application received after the due date or otherwise incomplete will not be considered and will stand rejected.
