Delhi Archaeology Department invites offline applications for 12 one-year research fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation. Posts include 3 Senior Research Fellow (PhD) and 3 Junior Research Fellow (Masters) in each field. The monthly stipend is Rs. 50,000 for SRF and Rs. 25,000 for JRF. Candidates must be under 40 years. Applications must reach by 11 December 2026.
🎓 Eligibility
Post
Essential Qualification
Desirable
SRF – Archaeology
PhD in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology/History
Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology from any recognized institute or university
JRF – Archaeology
Masters Ancient/Medieval Indian History or Masters in Archaeology
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SRF – Conservation
PhD in Conservation, Preservation or Heritage Management
Post Graduate Diploma from Conservation from any recognized institute or University
JRF – Conservation
Masters in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management Or Masters in Conservation
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👥 Vacancy details
Field
Post
Fellowships
Amount (per Month)
Period
Archaeology
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
03 (UR)
Rs. 50,000/-
1 Year
Archaeology
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
03 (UR)
Rs. 25,000/-
1 Year
Conservation
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
03 (UR)
Rs. 50,000/-
1 Year
Conservation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
03 (UR)
Rs. 25,000/-
1 Year
Total
12
🗓️Key dates
Last Date to ApplyWithin 30 days of publication of the advertisement – about 11 December 2026 (30 days from 11 November 2026)
Department of Archaeology, Government of N.C.T. of Delhi
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Diploma, M.Phil/Ph.D
12 Posts
40 Years (Max)
₹25,000 - ₹50,000 /month
11-12-2026
The Department of Archaeology (Puratattva Vibhag), Government of N.C.T. of Delhi offers 12 one-year research fellowships: 3 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 3 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Archaeology, and 3 SRF and 3 JRF in Conservation, all unreserved (UR). SRF pays Rs. 50,000 and JRF Rs. 25,000 per month, and applicants must be up to 40 years of age. SRF needs a PhD and JRF a Masters in the subject. The application form is available at the department or on its website, and the application must reach the department within 30 days of publication of the advertisement – about 11 December 2026 (30 days from 11 November 2026).
About Delhi Archaeology Department
The Department of Archaeology works under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and has its office on the 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054. The Hindi version of the advertisement describes these as research fellowships in the field of archaeology and monument conservation. The advertisement is issued by the Secretary (Art, Culture & Language/Archaeology).
Vacancy Details
The department offers 12 fellowships in total: 6 in Archaeology and 6 in Conservation. Every fellowship is for the unreserved (UR) category, and each runs for 1 year.
Who Can Apply
The eligible age for all four fellowships is up to 40 years. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.
Those who are presently receiving a fellowship from the Central or State Government are not eligible. The notice does not mention experience or NET/GATE for any of the fellowships. Candidates should check the official notification and the department's terms and conditions for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
How to Apply for Delhi Archaeology Department Recruitment 2026
The application is made on the department's application form, which must reach the Department of Archaeology within 30 days of publication of the advertisement – about 11 December 2026 (30 days from 11 November 2026). The notice does not specify whether the form is to be sent by post or delivered by hand.
Fill in the form for the field (Archaeology or Conservation) and the fellowship (SRF or JRF) you are eligible for.
Make sure the application reaches the department at 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054 within 30 days of publication of the advertisement.
For queries, the department gives the email [email protected] and the phone number 011-23814026.
Important Instructions
The requisite terms and conditions of the fellowship are available at the department and on its website, along with the application form.
The notice says the application must reach the department within the 30-day period, so the date of receipt counts.
Delhi Archaeology Department Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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