Delhi Archaeology SRF and JRF Fellowship 2026

Delhi Archaeology Department SRF and JRF Fellowships 2026 — 12 fellowships

The Department of Archaeology (Puratattva Vibhag), Government of NCT of Delhi, has invited applications for 12 fellowships — 6 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 6 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — in the fields of Archaeology and Conservation. These are 1-year research fellowships, not regular government jobs. Read that distinction carefully before applying.

Fellowship amount

Senior Research Fellows are paid Rs. 50,000 per month and Junior Research Fellows Rs. 25,000 per month, in both Archaeology and Conservation. The split is: Archaeology SRF 3 and JRF 3; Conservation SRF 3 and JRF 3. All 12 fellowships are unreserved.

Who can apply

For Archaeology SRF, you need a PhD in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology or History; a Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology from a recognised institute or university is desirable. For Archaeology JRF, you need a Master's degree in Ancient or Medieval Indian History, or a Master's degree in Archaeology.

For Conservation SRF, you need a PhD in Conservation, Preservation or Heritage Management; a Post Graduate Diploma in Conservation is desirable. For Conservation JRF, you need a Master's degree in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management, or a Master's degree in Conservation.

The age limit is up to 40 years for all four fellowship types. Candidates who are presently receiving a fellowship from the Central Government or a State Government are not eligible.

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notice.

Last date — computed, read the basis

The notice states only that the application must reach the department within 30 days of publication of the advertisement, and it prints no calendar date. Taking 30 days from 11 November 2026, the last date works out to 11 December 2026. That date is computed, not printed in the notice, and applicants should confirm it against the department's website.

How to apply

Application forms are available at the Department of Archaeology, 2nd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan-II, M.G. Road, Civil Lines, Delhi-110054, or downloadable from the department's latest-news page linked below. Read the official fellowship advertisement PDF linked below in full before applying.