Delhi Archaeology Department Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026

• SRF Archaeology: PhD in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology or History. A postgraduate diploma in Archaeology from a recognised institute or university is desirable.
• JRF Archaeology: Master's in Ancient or Medieval Indian History, or a Master's in Archaeology.
• SRF Conservation: PhD in Conservation, Preservation or Heritage Management. A postgraduate diploma in Conservation from a recognised institute or university is desirable.
• JRF Conservation: Master's in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management, or a Master's in Conservation.
• Applicants currently receiving a Central or State Government fellowship are not eligible.

• Obtain the application form and fellowship terms from the Department of Archaeology or its website.
• Complete the form for the field and fellowship for which you are eligible.
• Ensure the application reaches the Department of Archaeology, 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, within 30 days of publication of the advertisement.
• Check the notice and terms for further instructions; the notice does not specify whether to send the form by post or deliver it by hand.

Fellowship announcement

The Department of Archaeology under the Government of NCT of Delhi has announced 12 research fellowships under advertisement DIP/Shabdarth/Classified/0282/26-27. The positions are divided equally between Archaeology and Conservation. Each field has three Senior Research Fellow and three Junior Research Fellow positions, and all 12 are unreserved.

Each fellowship lasts one year. The monthly amount is Rs. 50,000 for an SRF and Rs. 25,000 for a JRF. The department is located at Civil Lines, Delhi.

Eligibility at a glance

The maximum age for all four fellowship categories is 40 years. For SRF positions, applicants need a PhD in the subjects specified for the relevant field. For JRF positions, a Master's degree in one of the specified subjects is required. A postgraduate diploma in the relevant field is desirable for the SRF positions.

Candidates already receiving a fellowship from the Central Government or a State Government cannot apply. The notice does not specify an age cut-off date, age relaxation, experience requirement or NET/GATE requirement. Applicants should consult the official notice and fellowship terms for the qualifications relevant to their chosen position.

Application and deadline

The form and terms are available from the department and on its website. Candidates should complete the form for their eligible field and fellowship, then ensure that it reaches the Department of Archaeology, 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054.

The application must be received within 30 days of publication of the advertisement. The estimated deadline is about 11 December 2026, calculated as 30 days from 11 November 2026; the date of receipt is what counts. The notice does not specify whether the application should be posted or delivered by hand. It also does not state an application fee or selection process.