Assistant Director/ Registering Officer Antiquities – UPSC

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Master's Degree in History and a Degree or Diploma in Archaeology, Museology, Museum Studies, or Archives.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 40 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Tourism and Culture Department of the Administration of UT of Ladakh is recruiting 1 Assistant Director/ Registering Officer for Antiquities. This Group B Gazetted post offers a salary at Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and requires a Master's Degree in History along with a diploma in Archaeology or Museology. This is a specialized role focused on supervising field activities and registering antiquities under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. It offers a unique career path for heritage professionals in the scenic region of Ladakh.

  • This recruitment is exclusively for Domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
  • The maximum age limit is 40 years, specifically for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
  • Selection is based on an interview; candidates must achieve at least 40 marks for ST category.
  • The post is permanent and based within the Union Territory of Ladakh.
  • The role involves maintaining heritage records and organizing awareness programs.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 23 May 2026
Application Deadline 12 June 2026
Last Date for Printing Submitted Application 13 June 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on Essential and Desirable Qualifications Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if applicable Personal Interview

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil

Reservation

Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
Specific posts in Ladakh follow the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 as extended to the UT.

How to Apply

  • Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
  • Log in using the URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
  • Capture a live photo and upload a scanned signature as per the specified instructions.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) using Visa/Master/Rupay/UPI or Net Banking.
  • Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The pay scale is Level 8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

A Master's Degree in History and a Degree or Diploma in Archaeology, Museology, or Museum Studies is required.

Only candidates who are Domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh are eligible to apply.