Ministry of Culture invites applications for the following post via direct recruitment:

Post Name: Director General

Essential Qualification:

(i) Masters Degree in Chemical/ Physical/ Biological/ Environmental/ Earth Sciences or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Metallurgy or Material Science from a recognised University and

(ii) fifteen (15) years experience in practical or research / teaching in the field of conservation of cultural property like stones, metals, ceramics, textiles, wood, manuscripts, bone and ivory, paintings, sculptures

(iii) experience of conducting and guiding research in the field of conservation of antiques and art objects (proof of having published books, articles and monographs relating to conservation aspects to be fumished) and

(iv) experience of planning, setting up and administering a conservation laboratory

Desirable:

(i) Doctorate degree in Conservation from a recognised University;

(ii) knowledge of editing and publishing technical journals;

(iii) study or working experience in the developed conservation laboratories in foreign countries

(iv) knowledge of foreign languages other than English, like French, Italian, German or Russian; and

(v) Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Management from a recognised University.

Address to send the application: The Candidate must fill in the application form and send it to Shri A.N.Mishra, Under Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Room No. 209, D-Wing, 2na Floor, Shastri Bhawan, 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.