Archaeological Survey of India has released a notification for the Joint Director General post. Interested candidates can apply from 12/08/2023 to 10/10/2023. Download the official notification for details on eligibility, post information, job procedure, pay scale, and more.

Archaeological Survey of India invites applications for the following posts via Deputation:

Post Name: Joint Director General (Epigraphy - Arabic and Persian)

Essential Qualification: 

• Officers from under the Central Government or State Government or Union Territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Research Institutions or Semi-Government or Statutory or Autonomous organizations:

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or

(ii) With five years regular service in grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in Level 12 in Pay matrix: 78800-209200 or equivalent in the parent cadre or department, and

• Masters degree in Arabic or Persian with Medieval Indian History as a subject at Bachelors degree level from a recognized University or Masters degree in History with Medieval Indian History as a subject and Arabic or Persian as one of the subject at Bachelors degree level from a recognized University.

Essential Work Experience: Twelve years experience in copying, deciphering and editing of ancient or medieval inscriptions in the concerned discipline under Government or semi-government organization or Autonomous Institutions or a well established private firm.

Desirable: 

(i) Doctorate degree involving in any aspect of epigraphy.

(ii) Published research papers or reports on any aspect of epigraphy, in journals of National level.

(iii) Departmental Officer - Director (Epigraphy-Arabic and Persian) in Level 12 in Pay Matrix: 78800-209200 with five years regular service in the grade and possessing the educational qualification and experience for deputationist shall also be considered along with outsiders. In case he/she is selected for appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

Post Name: Joint Director General (Epigraphy - Sanskrit and Dravidian Languages)

Essential Qualification: Masters degree in Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Tamil or Telugu or Malayalam or Kannada with Ancient Indian History as a subject at Bachelors degree level from a recognized university or masters degree in History with Ancient Indian History as a subject and Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Tamil or Telugu or Malayalam or Kannada as one of the subjects at Bachelors degree level from a recognized University.

Essential Work Experience: Twelve years experience in copying, deciphering and editing of ancient or medieval inscriptions in the concerned discipline under Government or semi-government organization or Autonomous Institutions or a well established private firm.

Desirable: 

(i) Doctorate degree involving in any aspect of epigraphy.

(ii) Published research papers or reports on any aspect of epigraphy, in journals of National level.

(iii) Departmental Officer - Director (Epigraphy - Sanskrit and Dravidian languages) in Level 12 in Pay Matrix: 78800-209200 with five years regular service in the grade and possessing the educational qualification and experience for deputationist shall also be considered along with outsiders In case he or she is selected for appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

Post Name: Joint Director General (Scientific Preservation)

Essential Qualification: Masters degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or institution.

Essential Work Experience: Ten years of experience in analysis and application of alloys, silicates, insecticides, fumigants and plastics or archaeological science or scientific preservation of heritage buildings or monuments or archaeological sites and remains or wall paintings.

Desirable: 

(i) Doctorate degree involving in any aspect of Archaeology or Scientific Preservation.

(ii) Published research papers or reports on any aspect of Archaeology or Scientific Preservation, in journals of National level.

(iii) Departmental Officer - Director (Science) in Level 12 in Pay Matrix: 78800-209200 with five years regular service in the grade and possessing at least Master Degree in Chemistry and experience prescribed for deputationist shall also be considered along with outsiders. In case he or she is selected for appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

Address to send the application: The Candidate must fill in the application form and send it to (M Jena) Director (Administration), Archaeological Survey of India, Dharohar Bhawan, 24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-110001 along with relevant documents.

For more details related to eligibility criteria, fee, pattern, annexures, place of posting etc. refer to the attachments below.