Assistant Photographer – BHU

Uttar Pradesh, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹29,200 - ₹92,300 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with Photography OR Bachelor's Degree with a Diploma in Photography.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in photography and digital image processing.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 32 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Hybrid Application
Deadline
Deadline:

The Assistant Photographer position at Bharat Kala Bhawan is an essential technical role dedicated to the high-quality digital documentation of museum artifacts. This single vacancy offers a Level 5 pay scale for professionals skilled in photography and digital image processing who want to work with rare historical objects. Candidates with a background in Fine Arts and specialized photography training will find this role particularly engaging as it involves capturing the intricate details of the museum's collection. It is an excellent opportunity for photographers to build a niche career in heritage documentation within the prestigious Banaras Hindu University.

  • The role focuses on photographing museum artifacts and performing advanced digital image processing for archival purposes.
  • Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with Photography or a degree with a specialized Diploma in Photography.
  • One year of professional experience in photography is a mandatory requirement for this technical post.
  • The age limit for this position is capped at 32 years, ensuring opportunities for early-career photography professionals.
  • Selection will be based on a combination of a written test and a practical demonstration of photography skills.
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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 5 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹29,200–₹92,300) plus applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Notification Date 09 June 2026
Last Date for Online submission and Fee Payment 08 July 2026 upto 5.00 p.m.
Last date for submission of hard copy 13 July 2026 upto 5.00 p.m.

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: 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 Photographer is recruited at Pay Level 5, with a salary range of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month.

A Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with Photography, or a Bachelor's Degree with a Diploma in Photography and one year of experience.

The maximum age limit for the Assistant Photographer post is 32 years.