NRLC Director General Recruitment 2026 - National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow (Level-14, Deputation/Contract)
National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow under Ministry of Culture
Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Vacancies
1
Salary
Pay Band-4: Rs. 37,400-67,000, Grade Pay Rs. 10,000/- (Level-14 of the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC). General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial). On contract basis, terms as applicable to Group 'A' officer holding analogous post.
Last Date
30 Nov 2026
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NRLC Director General Important Dates 2026
NRLC Director General Application Fee 2026
No application fee mentioned.
NRLC Director General Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
67 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
NRLC Director General Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Pay Band-4: Rs. 37,400-67,000, Grade Pay Rs. 10,000/- (Level-14 of the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC). General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial). On contract basis, terms as applicable to Group 'A' officer holding analogous post.
NRLC Director General Eligibility Criteria 2026
NRLC Director General Qualification / Education
NRLC Director General Job Details & Overview
NRLC Director General Recruitment 2026 – National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow (Level-14)
Department: National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow under Ministry of Culture, Government of India
File No.: M-11-16/58/2022-Museum-I
Post: Director General, NRLC (Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Central Civil Service)
Vacancy Details
| S.No | Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director General, NRLC | 01 |
| Total | 01 | |
Pay Scale
- Pay Band-4: Rs. 37,400 – 67,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 10,000/- (Level-14 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC).
Mode of Appointment
- Deputation (including Short Term Contract): Officers of Central/State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, Universities, recognised Research Institutions or Statutory/Autonomous organisations.
- Contract: Persons possessing the required educational qualifications and experience.
Eligibility
Officers under consideration should either:
- (i) hold analogous posts on regular basis in parent cadre/department; OR
- (ii) have three years of service in Pay Band-4 (Rs. 37,400 – 67,000) + Grade Pay Rs. 8,700 (Level-13) in parent cadre/department; AND
- Possess Master's degree in Chemical/Physical/Biological/Environmental/Earth Sciences OR B.E./B.Tech with specialisation in Metallurgy or Material Science from a recognized University; AND
- Have fifteen years of experience in practical/research/teaching in conservation of cultural property; AND
- Have experience of conducting and guiding research in conservation of antiques and art objects.
Age Limit
- Maximum 56 years (deputation) / 67 years (contract) as on the closing date.
Desirable Qualifications
- Doctorate in Conservation of Cultural Property.
- Knowledge of editing/publishing technical journals; experience in conservation laboratories; knowledge of foreign languages (French, Italian, German, Russian).
- Post-graduate Diploma/Degree in Management.
How to Apply
- Eligible officers should forward their application through proper channel, along with Complete Bio-data (CR dossier/APARs may be called later) in the prescribed proforma.
- Applications should be sent to the Ministry of Culture (Museum-II Section), Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (last date: 30.11.2026).
- Contact e-mail: museum2-cul@gov.in.
Contact
Museum-II Section, Ministry of Culture, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Website: https://culture.gov.in
Disclaimer
This information is compiled from the official Ministry of Culture vacancy circular. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification before applying.
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How to Apply for NRLC Director General Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow under Ministry of Culture's NRLC Director General Recruitment 2026 - National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow (Level-14, Deputation/Contract) before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow under Ministry of Culture recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of No application fee mentioned. online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 30 Nov 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
NRLC Director General Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
NRLC Director General Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow under Ministry of Culture recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow under Ministry of Culture notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 30 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is NRLC Director General Recruitment 2026 - National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow (Level-14, Deputation/Contract)?
NRLC Director General Recruitment 2026 - National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow (Level-14, Deputation/Contract) is a government recruitment notification published by National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026 start on 06 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026 is 30 November 2026.
What is the application fee for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
No application fee mentioned.
What is the age limit for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026 is 67 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
Master's degree in Chemical/Physical/Biological/Environmental/Earth Sciences OR B.E./B.Tech with specialisation in Metallurgy/Material Science from a recognized University; 15 years experience in practical/research/teaching in conservation of cultural property (stones, metals, ceramics, textiles, wood, manuscripts, bone, ivory, paintings, sculptures); experience of conducting and guiding research