The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications for 2 Consultant posts in its Gyan Bharatam Division — Consultant (Administration) and Consultant (Finance). These posts are open only to retired government officers. Applications must be sent by email only and must reach within 10 working days of the advertisement’s publication on 2 November 2026, that is, by about 16 November 2026.
Photo: Ms Sarah Welch, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — an ancient Rigveda palm-leaf manuscript in Sharada script, preserved at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune.
Gyan Bharatam is the Ministry of Culture’s flagship initiative, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, to identify, document, conserve, digitise and promote India’s vast manuscript heritage. Twelve Cluster Centres and five Independent Centres have been set up across the country under the mission.
Ministry of Culture Consultant Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Ministry of Culture, Government of India — Gyan Bharatam Division (Gyan Bharatam Mission) |
| Advertisement No. | GBM-GBM/90/2026-25, dated 02.11.2026 |
| Posts | Consultant (Administration) and Consultant (Finance) |
| Total vacancies | 2 (the number of vacancies can be changed) |
| Who can apply | Retired officers of the Central Government / State Government / Autonomous Body / PSU only |
| Job location | 8th Floor, Tower 1, LIC Jeevan Bharti Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001 |
| How to apply | By email only (signed application in PDF format) |
| Last date | Within 10 working days of publication (2 November 2026) — about 16 November 2026 |
| Official website | culture.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | Within 10 working days of publication — about 16 November 2026 |
Note: Some portals list 12 November 2026 as the last date, while the advertisement says “within 10 working days of publication”, which works out to about 16 November 2026. Candidates should apply early and verify the date in the official notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Experience | Service level at retirement |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Administration) | Minimum 5 years in Administration | Pay Level-11 or above (or equivalent) |
| Consultant (Finance) | Minimum 5 years in Finance, Budget, Accounts, Audit and Procurement | Pay Level-8 or above (or equivalent) |
The notification does not split the 2 vacancies between the Administration and Finance streams. A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university is required for both posts. Applicants must be officers retired from the posts of Director / Deputy Secretary / Under Secretary / Section Officer or equivalent.
Eligibility and Experience
Consultant (Administration)
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Administration, Establishment, Personnel Management, Recruitment, Service Matters, Vigilance, Parliamentary Matters, Record Management and General Administration.
- Working knowledge of Government rules and regulations, including CCS Rules, Leave Rules, Conduct Rules, Pension Rules and office procedures.
- Desirable: experience in handling matters relating to autonomous bodies / societies; knowledge of e-Office and other Government digital platforms; experience in policy formulation and coordination with Ministries / Departments and field offices.
Consultant (Finance)
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance, Budget, Accounts, Audit, Procurement and Financial Management.
- Thorough knowledge of General Financial Rules (GFR), Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR), Government Accounting Procedures, Procurement Rules, GeM and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
- Desirable: experience of working in an Integrated Finance Division (IFD), Pay & Accounts Office, Internal Audit Wing or Finance Division of a Ministry / Department; experience in examination of expenditure proposals, grant-in-aid matters, budget formulation and monitoring.
The notification says the criteria may be relaxed in exceptional cases, based on justification in the overall interest of the Ministry.
Age Limit
The notification does not specify an age limit. This information has not yet been officially announced.
Pay and Allowances
No fixed remuneration amount is given in the notification. Pay will be fixed as per clause 6.1 and 6.2 of the Department of Expenditure’s instruction No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020, and will remain unchanged for the term of the contract — there is no annual increment.
- Consultants are not entitled to allowances such as DA, HRA, transport facility, residential accommodation, CGHS or medical reimbursement.
- A fixed Transport Allowance for commuting between residence and the place of work shall be allowed, not exceeding the rate applicable at the time of retirement.
- TA/DA on official tour, if any, may be allowed as per the entitlement at the time of retirement.
- A retired Government servant engaged as a consultant will continue to draw pension and Dearness Relief on pension. The engagement is not treated as re-employment.
- Income tax or any other tax will be deducted at source as per Government instructions.
Selection Process
Selection will be in two stages:
- Scrutiny and shortlisting: A Selection Committee of the Ministry of Culture (Gyan Bharatam) will scrutinise the applications and shortlist candidates on merit.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, or interviewed through Video Conferencing, as decided by the Ministry.
The decision of the competent authority on selection is final, and no correspondence on this subject will be entertained.
Tenure and Terms
- The engagement is initially for one year. It may be extended on a year-to-year basis, depending on functional requirement, performance appraisal and fitness of the individual.
- The engagement is strictly contractual and does not confer any right to regular appointment.
- Either side can end the contract at any time by giving one month’s notice. The Government can end it immediately by paying one month’s remuneration in lieu of notice.
- Paid leave may be allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
- Consultants must observe normal office timing. They may be called to work on Saturday / Sunday or other holidays, or to work from home, when work demands it.
- Attendance must be marked in AEBAS, and failure to do so may lead to deduction of remuneration.
How to Apply
- Fill the application in the proforma given at the Annexure of the advertisement, titled “Engagement as Consultant in Ministry of Culture (Gyan Bharatam) — contract basis”. Write the post applied for — Consultant (Administration) or Consultant (Finance) — at the top of the form.
- Sign the application.
- Email the signed application in PDF format from your personal email ID. The email address is given in the official notification PDF — see the link below.
- The application must be received within 10 working days of the advertisement’s publication on 2 November 2026, that is, by about 16 November 2026.
The proforma asks for your name, mother’s / father’s / husband’s name, date of birth, correspondence and permanent address, mobile number and email ID, educational qualifications, date of retirement, the post held at retirement and the Ministry / Department where you were posted, total years of experience in Administration or Finance, knowledge of computers and e-office / VC, and a list of the documents you enclose.
Important Links
| Link | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. GBM-GBM/90/2026-25, dated 02.11.2026 (email address and application proforma are in this PDF) |
| Ministry of Culture | Official website |
| Gyan Bharatam — PIB | PIB release on the Gyan Bharatam initiative |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many Consultant vacancies are there in the Ministry of Culture Recruitment 2026?
There are 2 Consultant vacancies in the Gyan Bharatam Division — Consultant (Administration) and Consultant (Finance). The notification does not split the vacancies between the two streams, and the number can be changed.
Q2. Who can apply for the Gyan Bharatam Consultant posts?
Only retired officers of the Central Government / State Government / Autonomous Body / PSU who retired from the posts of Director / Deputy Secretary / Under Secretary / Section Officer or equivalent.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be received within 10 working days of the advertisement’s publication on 2 November 2026 — about 16 November 2026. Some portals list 12 November 2026, so apply early and verify the date in the official notification.
Q4. How do I apply?
By email only — fill the Annexure proforma, sign it, and email it as a PDF from your personal email ID. The email address is given in the official notification PDF.
Q5. What is the eligibility for Consultant (Administration)?
A Bachelor’s Degree, minimum 5 years’ experience in Administration, and service in Pay Level-11 or above (or equivalent) at retirement.
Q6. What is the eligibility for Consultant (Finance)?
A Bachelor’s Degree, minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance, Budget, Accounts, Audit and Procurement, and service in Pay Level-8 or above (or equivalent) at retirement. Knowledge of GFR, DFPR, GeM and PFMS is required.
Q7. What is the remuneration?
No fixed amount is given in the notification. Remuneration will be fixed as per the Department of Expenditure’s instruction No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020. Pension and Dearness Relief continue separately.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
No. The engagement is strictly contractual — initially for one year, extendable year to year. It confers no right to regular appointment.
Sources: Official notification of the Ministry of Culture (Advertisement No. GBM-GBM/90/2026-25, dated 02.11.2026), FreeJobAlert and FreshersLive. Read the official notification before applying.
Next Action: Read the official notification PDF (Advt No. GBM-GBM/90/2026-25) for the application email address and the Annexure proforma, and email your signed application before the last date.
