Assistant Curator – BHU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 - ₹112,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Museology, AIHC & Archaeology, History of Art, or Heritage Studies with 55% marks, and a Diploma in Museology (if applicable).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — however, candidates with research publications or knowledge of classical languages like Sanskrit or Pali are preferred.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Assistant Curator position at Bharat Kala Bhawan offers a prestigious opportunity for heritage professionals to manage and preserve significant historical collections within Banaras Hindu University. This role involves overseeing exhibition management and museum studies, making it an ideal career step for those with a Master's degree in Museology or Ancient Indian History. Candidates applying for these 5 vacancies will contribute to the cultural legacy of one of India's most renowned university museums while enjoying the stability of a Level 6 pay scale. Successful applicants will engage in research and curation, ensuring the museum's artifacts are documented and displayed according to modern standards.
- This position is perfect for individuals seeking a long-term career in museum administration and heritage conservation within a central university environment.
- Candidates should ensure they have their Master's degree certificates and any relevant research publications ready for the document verification stage.
- The role offers a competitive salary starting at ₹35,400 per month plus standard central government allowances like DA and HRA.
- Applicants must be under the age of 35 years to be eligible for this Group B non-teaching recruitment cycle.
- The selection process will involve a written test and a skill test to evaluate the candidate's technical knowledge of museology and art history.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 6 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) plus applicable central government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications Written Test Skill Test Document Verification
Application Fees
UR/EWS/OBC: Rs. 500 SC/ST/PwBD: Nil Women Candidates: Nil
Reservation
UR: 2 EWS: 1 ST: 1 OBC: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the official BHU recruitment portal at www.bhu.ac.in/rac.
- Register on the Recruitment & Assessment Cell portal.
- Fill out the electronic application form with accurate details.
- Upload a digital passport size photograph and signature (JPEG format, max 50kb each).
- Pay the application fee online via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the online form and download the generated application.
- Send the hard copy of the application along with all enclosures to: Office of the Registrar (Recruitment and Assessment Cell), Holkar House, BHU, Varanasi - 221005.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches the office on or before 13.07.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Assistant Curator role is placed in Pay Level 6, with a salary range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
Candidates need a Master's degree in Museology, AIHC & Archaeology, or History of Art with at least 55% marks, plus a Diploma in Museology if the degree is not in Museology.
The maximum age limit for the Assistant Curator position is 35 years.
