Curator (Restoration) Vacancy at National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, 2026

Jun 22

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The National Gallery of Modern Art is a premier museum of India with a rich and exquisite collection of contemporary paintings. It has released information regarding its vacancies for various posts on a Deputation basis. There are overall 6 posts for the vacancies including the post of Curator.

Name of Post	Curator
No. of vacancies	01
Classification	General Central Service Group 'A', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Location	National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
Pay Scale/Matrix	Check Official Notification
Method of Recruitment	Composite Method [Deputation (including short-term contract) plus promotion]

Eligibility:

Education:

● Master's Degree in Fine Arts from a recognized University.

● Senior Secondary (10+2) Examination pass with Chemistry as a subject from a recognized Board or University.

Experience: Five years of experience as a Restorer in a large Museum or Gallery of National or Regional importance under the control of the Central Government, State Government, or an institution.

Desirable Qualification:

Administrative experience as a Sectional Head of a Restoration and Conservation Laboratory in a Museum or Gallery of National or Regional importance under the Central Government, State Government, or Union Territories.

Age Limit: The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.

How to Apply:

● Application Mode: Applications must be submitted in duplicate using the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) and sent through the proper channel.

● Required Documents: Applications must include complete up-to-date ACR/APAR dossiers of the last 5 years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, cadre clearance, and a major/minor penalty statement for the last 10 years.

● Deadline: Applications must reach the Director, National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaipur House, New Delhi-110003 within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice.

Before you make any decision please read official notification: Click here to read

For more information please refer to the accompanying notification from the National Gallery of Modern Art.

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Sakshi is a graduate in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology from Banaras Hindu University currently preparing for her postgraduate studies. She is gaining professional experience as an intern with the Inarch Center, where she contributes as a content writer. Her expertise includes documentation, research writing, and practical training in various Brahmi scripts and the estampage technique. With field exposure to major sites like Rakhigarhi and Sarnath, she is dedicated to advancing her career in heritage management and cultural documentation.