Delhi Archaeology Fellowship 2026: SRF & JRF in Archaeology and Conservation, Eligibility and How to Apply
If you have a PhD or Master’s in Indian history, archaeology or conservation and want research work with the Delhi government, here is a good chance. The Department of Archaeology, Government of N.C.T. of Delhi has invited applications for 12 fellowships: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in both Archaeology and Conservation. The fellowship runs for 1 year and pays Rs 50,000 a month for SRF and Rs 25,000 a month for JRF. Look at more Delhi government jobs on our site after you read this.
This is an offline process, so there is no online form. The application must reach the department within 30 days of the publication of the advertisement, and the notice prints no exact calendar date (see Important Dates). Read the eligibility for your own post carefully, collect the form from the department or its website, and plan the posting time, so the form reaches on time. All 12 fellowships are for the Unreserved (UR) category, and GovtJobsAlert.in has put every detail from the notice in this article.
Key Highlights of Delhi Archaeology Fellowship Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Archaeology, Government of N.C.T. of Delhi |
| Fellowships | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Fields of Research | Archaeology and Conservation |
| Total Vacancies | 12 (all UR) |
| Period | 1 Year |
| Monthly Amount | SRF Rs 50,000 / JRF Rs 25,000 |
| Maximum Age | Up to 40 years |
| Application Mode | Offline (application must reach the department) |
| Advertisement Number | DIP/Shabdarth/Classified/0282/26-27 |
| Job Location | Delhi |
Delhi Archaeology Fellowship Vacancy Details 2026
The notice gives three fellowships for each of the four combinations. The seats are the same in both fields, and every seat is marked UR.
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SRF – Archaeology | UR | 3 |
| JRF – Archaeology | UR | 3 |
| SRF – Conservation | UR | 3 |
| JRF – Conservation | UR | 3 |
The notice mentions no seats for OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD candidates. So if you belong to one of those categories, read the full terms and conditions on the department website before you spend time on the form.
Delhi Archaeology Fellowship Eligibility Criteria 2026
The qualification is different for each post, so pick the row that fits you. You can also see more post graduate government jobs if this field is your subject.
| Post | Required Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| SRF – Archaeology | PhD in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology/History | Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology from any recognised institute or university |
| JRF – Archaeology | Masters in Ancient/Medieval Indian History or Masters in Archaeology | – |
| SRF – Conservation | PhD in Conservation, Preservation or Heritage Management | Post Graduate Diploma in Conservation from any recognised institute or university |
| JRF – Conservation | Masters in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management, or Masters in Conservation | – |
Do not mix up the two levels. SRF asks for a PhD, while JRF asks only for a Master’s degree, so a Master’s holder should look at the JRF rows. The Post Graduate Diploma is only desirable for SRF. It is not listed as a must, but it can make your profile stronger.
Important bar: candidates who are presently receiving a fellowship from the Central or State Government are not eligible. If you hold another government fellowship right now, this one is not for you.
Delhi Archaeology Fellowship Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| SRF and JRF (Archaeology and Conservation) | Up to 40 years |
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The notice states no age relaxation for any category and does not print the date on which the age is counted. Do not assume the usual relaxation for reserved categories here. Check the terms and conditions on the department website for the date used to count age.
Delhi Archaeology Fellowship Salary and Monthly Amount
| Fellowship | Amount per Month | Period |
|---|---|---|
| SRF (Archaeology and Conservation) | Rs 50,000 | 1 Year |
| JRF (Archaeology and Conservation) | Rs 25,000 | 1 Year |
This is a fellowship for one year, not a regular government post, so think of it as a research position with a fixed term. If you are finishing a PhD or working somewhere else, plan whether you can take one year of fellowship work before you apply, because a half-finished plan helps nobody. The notice gives the monthly amount and the period only. It does not mention any other allowance or extension, so read the terms and conditions before you decide.
Selection Process
The advertisement does not describe how candidates will be selected. It says that the requisite terms and conditions are available at the department or on its website. Open that document and read it fully before applying. We will not guess any stage that the notice does not name.
Application Fee
The advertisement mentions no application fee. If the terms and conditions on the website ask for any payment or documents, follow them exactly.
Delhi Archaeology Fellowship Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | From publication of the advertisement |
| Last date | Application must reach the department within 30 days of publication of the advertisement |
| Exam date | Not mentioned in the notice |
The notice does not print its publication date, so no fixed last date is given. The copy of the Hindi newspaper page that came with this notice carries an e-paper address showing 11 November 2026. If that is the publication day, 30 days ends around 11 December 2026. This is our own calculation, not a date printed by the department, so please confirm on the department website before you post your form. The deadline is for the form to reach the department, so post it early.
How to Apply for Delhi Archaeology Fellowship 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get the application form and terms and conditions from the department, or download them from the department website (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Check that your qualification matches the post and that you are up to 40 years old |
| 3 | Fill in the form completely and attach the documents that the terms and conditions ask for |
| 4 | Send or deliver the form to: Department of Archaeology, Government of N.C.T. of Delhi, 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054 |
| 5 | Make sure it reaches the department within 30 days of publication of the advertisement |
The notice lists no enclosures in the advertisement itself, so rely on the terms and conditions for the exact document list. Keep a copy of everything you send and use a trackable postal service, because a form that arrives late can be missed even if you posted it on time.
Essential Links for Delhi Archaeology Fellowship Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF – Delhi Archaeology Department Research Fellowship Advertisement
- Official Notification Page for Delhi Archaeology Department Recruitment 2026 – 12 Fellowship Posts: Senior Research Fellow & Junior Research Fellow (Archaeology & Conservation), Apply Offline
- Visit Delhi Archaeology Department Official Website
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If you hold the right degree and are 40 or younger, this is a real opening to work on research in Delhi, so do not delay. Download the form this week, check the terms and conditions, and post your application early so that it reaches within the 30-day window. See more other government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.