Ministry of Culture Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated November 03, 2026 04:01 PM
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Where and How to Send

• Applications go only by email. The notice sets out these points:
• Fill the application in the proforma given at the Annexure of the advertisement, titled "Engagement as Consultant in Ministry of Culture (Gyan Bharatam) contract basis".
• Write the post applied for, either Consultant (Administration) or Consultant (Finance), at the top of the form.
• Sign the application. The notice asks for "duly signed applications".
• Send the signed application in pdf format from your personal email ID to [email protected].
• Make sure it is received within 10 working days from the date of publication of the advertisement (about 16 November 2026).
• The proforma asks for the following details:
• Name and mother's/father's/husband's name
• Date of birth, address for correspondence, permanent address, mobile number and email ID
• Educational/technical qualifications
• Date of retirement, the post held at retirement, and the Ministry/Department where you were posted at retirement
• Total years of experience in Administration or Finance, and any experience in examining projects or conducting programmes, events, seminars, conferences or workshops
• Yes/No answers on whether you hold the eligibility criteria, have read the terms and agree with the conditions
• A table of experience (Department/Ministry, post/remuneration or pay level, nature of duties, period, remarks), with blank columns struck through
• Knowledge of computers (including typing) and of working through e-office/VC
• Additional information supporting your suitability, and a list of the documents you enclose
• The form ends with the date, the place, your signature and your name.

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Posts, Eligibility and Pay

• The notice gives 2 Consultant vacancies in total. It does not split them between the Administration and Finance streams. Every applicant must be a retired officer of the Central Government/State Government/Autonomous Body/PSU and must meet the criteria of the post applied for.

Selection Process

• Selection has two stages:
• Scrutiny and shortlisting: A Selection Committee of the Ministry of Culture (Gyan Bharatam) will scrutinize the applications and shortlist candidates based on merits.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, or will be interviewed through Video Conferencing, as decided by the Ministry.
• The decision of the competent authority on selection is final, and no correspondence on this subject will be entertained.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is initially for one year. It may be extended on a year-to-year basis, depending on the functional requirement, performance appraisal and fitness of the individual. Any extension is also subject to the continuation of the Gyan Bharatam.
• The engagement is strictly contractual and does not confer any right to regular appointment.
• Either side can end the contract at any time by giving one month's notice. The Government can end it immediately by paying one month's remuneration in lieu of notice.
• If the Consultant does not complete the notice period, the competent authority in the Ministry decides on payment for that period.
• Paid leave may be allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service. Accumulation of leave beyond a calendar year may not be allowed.
• Consultants must observe normal office timing. They may be called to work on Saturday/Sunday or other holidays, or to work from home, when work demands it.
• Attendance must be marked in AEBAS, and failure to do so may lead to deduction of remuneration.
• The Department may terminate the contract if the Consultant is unable to address the assigned work, if the quality of work is not satisfactory, or if the Consultant is found lacking in honesty and integrity. The Government may also terminate the contract at any time without notice or reason.
• Data and deliverables remain the Ministry's intellectual property. The Consultant must sign a non-disclosure undertaking and hand over all records before the contract ends and before the final payment is released.
• The job location may vary if the office is relocated. The number of vacancies can be changed.
• The Ministry may cancel the advertisement, or accept or reject any or all applications, at any stage without giving an explanation.

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• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Application Form (Annexure Proforma) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Q1. How many Consultant vacancies are there in the Ministry of Culture Recruitment 2026?

• There are 2 Consultant vacancies in the Gyan Bharatam Division, covering the Consultant (Administration) and Consultant (Finance) streams. The notice states that the number of vacancies can be changed.

Q3. What qualification is required for the Consultant posts?

• Applicants need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience. Consultant (Administration) applicants must have served in Pay Level-11 or above (or equivalent), and Consultant (Finance) applicants in Pay Level-8 or above (or equivalent).

Q6. What is the selection process for the Consultant posts?

• A Selection Committee will scrutinize the applications and shortlist candidates on merit. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person or through Video Conferencing, as the Ministry decides.