The Board of Trustees, Indian Museum, Kolkata, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has officially released recruitment notification Advt. No. 01/2026. The notification invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for direct recruitment to various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ administrative, technical, and support staff positions.
Eligible 8th-pass, 10th-pass, 12th-pass, and Graduate/Postgraduate candidates can apply online through the official portal before the closing deadline.
Below are the complete details regarding this recruitment drive, covering post designations, eligibility criteria, pay scales, age limits, and step-by-step application instructions.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Indian Museum, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India)
- Advertisement Number: Advt. No. 01/2026
- Post Names: Junior Hindi Translator, Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade), Security Guard, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and other administrative/technical positions
- Job Classification: Central Government Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C’ Posts
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Application Fee: ₹300/- to ₹500/- (depending on post category); Exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women applicants
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 2026
- Online Application Starts From: September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News (October 2026)
- Crucial Cut-Off Date for Age & Qualifications: Last date of receipt of applications
- Written Exam / Trade Test Schedule: To be notified on the official website
Post-Wise Pay Scale (7th CPC)
- Junior Hindi Translator: Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month)
- Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade): Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month)
- Security Guard: Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900/- per month)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900/- per month)
Educational Qualification
Junior Hindi Translator: Master’s Degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level; OR Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject.
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in Translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa, or 2 years’ relevant translation experience.
Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade): Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board.
Possession of a valid Driving License for Light/Heavy Motor Vehicles (LMV/HMV).
Knowledge of motor mechanisms (ability to remove minor defects in vehicles).
Minimum 3 years of driving experience.
Security Guard: Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized Board.
Must meet prescribed physical fitness standards. Ex-Servicemen or trained civilian security personnel are preferred.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board or ITI pass in relevant trades.
Age Limit Criteria
- Staff Car Driver, Security Guard & MTS: 18 to 27 Years
- Junior Hindi Translator: Up to 30 Years
- Permissible Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Central Government guidelines
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Objective MCQ-based test evaluating General Awareness, General English/Hindi, Reasoning, and relevant domain/subject knowledge.
- Skill / Driving / Physical Test:
- Practical driving and motor mechanism test for Driver posts.
- Physical Fitness/Endurance Test for Security Guard posts.
- Translation Skill Test for Junior Hindi Translator.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of original academic mark sheets, experience certificates, driving licenses, and category proofs.
- Medical Fitness Clearance: Medical examination as per Central Government norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Indian Museum.
- Go to the Notice / Career / Recruitment tab on the homepage.
- Click on the online application link corresponding to Advt. No. 01/2026.
- Complete your registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill out the application form with personal information, educational background, contact details, and driving/translation experience.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, age proof (10th certificate), educational credentials, driving license (if applicable), and caste certificate.
- Pay the requisite application fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- Verify all entered data, submit the application before the closing deadline, and download/print the confirmation sheet for future use.
Important Links
Official Notification: Click Here
For the Application Link: Click Here




















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