The Asiatic Society Invites Application for 02 Controller of Finance, Accountant Recruitment 2026

Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility Details

• Educational Qualification & Experience:Varies by post. Refer to the detailed table above. For the Accountant post, a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with accounts experience is required.
• Skills:Financial management, accounting, central accounts formation, as per the job role.
• Age Limit:Preferably below 55 years for both posts. Eligibility criteria will be reckoned on the last date of submission of the application.
• Salary (per month): Controller of Finance: Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700). Accountant: Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400). DA and other allowances are admissible as per Central Government rules.
• Selection Procedure: Scrutiny of applications and documents. The mode of recruitment is by transfer or on deputation with prior approval of the Government of India.
• Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates who wish to apply for The Asiatic Society Recruitment 2026 must follow the offline application process below.
• Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification PDF from the link provided below.
• Download Application Form: Download the prescribed Application Proforma (Annexure I) from the Society's website: https://asiaticsociety.culture.gov.in.
• Fill the Form: Fill in all details correctly in the application form.
• Attest Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents: Date of Birth certificate Educational qualification certificates Caste certificate (if applicable) Experience certificates APARs/ACRs of the last 5 years
• Route Through Proper Channel: The application must be forwarded through the proper channel, with a certificate from the employer/cadre controlling authority (as per the format in the notification).
• Send Application: Send the completed application by Courier/Speed Post only to the address below. An advance copy of the application may also be sent.
• Deadline: The application must reach the designated office within one month of the publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
• Address for Submission: The Administrator, The Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata – 700016
• Important: Applications sent through any other mode or not in the prescribed format will not be considered. Applications without APARs/ACRs of the last five years will be summarily rejected.

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📅 Important Dates

• Notification Date: 9th July 2026 Last Date for Receipt of Application: Within 1 month of publication in Employment News (exact calendar date not specified).
• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (PDF)
• Official Website: https://asiaticsociety.culture.gov.in

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Key Instructions for Candidates

• Eligibility Verification: Ensure you meet the specific classification, pay level, and experience requirements for the post.
• Through Proper Channel: Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel with the employer's certificate.
• Mandatory Documents: APARs/ACRs of the last 5 years are mandatory. Applications without them will be rejected.
• Application Format: Use the prescribed Proforma (Annexure I) available on the website.
• Postal Submission: Send the application by Courier/Speed Post only. An advance copy may also be sent.
• Deadline: Calculate the last date as one month from the publication in Employment News.
• No Fee: There is no application fee.
• Deputation Terms: The deputation will be governed by DoPT's OM No 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
• Jurisdiction: Any legal disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts of Kolkata.