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Ministry of Culture Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Walk-In Interview on 16 November 2026
- Recruiting Body: Ministry of Culture (MoC), Government of India
- Advt No: 159-1/2020-ICR
- Total Posts: 1
- Post Name: Consultant
- Employment Nature: Contract (temporary, initially for one year, renewable as per performance)
- Mode of Application: Walk-In Interview (No Online Application)
- Interview Date: 16 November 2026
- Reporting Time: 4:00 PM (Interview at 4:30 PM)
- Venue: Global Engagement Cell, Ministry of Culture, New Delhi
- Age Limit: Below 62 years as on the date of interview
- Application Fee: Rs. 0 (No Application Fee)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Global Engagement Cell) | 1 | Below 62 years | Consolidated monthly remuneration as per DoE O.M. dated 09.12.2020 – Last pay drawn minus basic pension (fixed for contract term; no HRA; no increments or DA) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Qualification: Retired Government Officer from a post not below the rank of Under Secretary in Central/State Government service
- Experience Required: Relevant administrative and coordination experience at Under Secretary level or above
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Core Competencies: Communication and interpersonal skills; exposure in coordination with different organisations; expertise in drafting/noting, budget/accounts, and office procedure
- Age Limit: Below 62 years on the date of walk-in interview
- Other Conditions: Applicant must certify that no disciplinary proceedings are pending; Pension and Dearness Relief must continue (engagement is not re-employment)
Who Cannot Apply: Officers who retired below the rank of Under Secretary are not eligible for this post.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Walk-In Interview: Candidates must appear before the Selection Committee on 16 November 2026. Reporting time is 4:00 PM; the interview will commence at 4:30 PM.
- Selection Committee Composition (Ministry Secretariat):
- Joint Secretary (Admn.) – Chairperson
- Director/Deputy Secretary (concerned Division) – Member
- Deputy Secretary (Estt.) – Member
No written screening test has been prescribed for this recruitment; however, if the Ministry deems fit, a screening test may be conducted before the interview. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the walk-in interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-II) with a recent passport-size photograph affixed
- Duly filled Experience Proforma (APPENDIX) as provided in the notification
- Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Original documents for physical verification
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
Instructions: Carry all original documents along with the application form to the venue on 16 November 2026. The Ministry reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or accept/reject any or all applications without assigning reasons. Engagement is purely on a contract basis and confers no right for regular appointment. The Consultant cannot claim absorption or regularisation under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, or Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Vacancy Notice Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Walk-In Interview Reporting | 16 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Interview Commencement | 16 November 2026, 4:30 PM |
Important Links
- Download Ministry of Culture Consultant Official Notification PDF
- Visit Ministry of Culture Official Website
- Contact for Queries: Inderjeet Singh, Under Secretary – Tel: 011-24014255
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of the Ministry of Culture, Advertisement No. 159-1/2020-ICR, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates must verify every detail in the original notification before appearing for the walk-in interview.