BHU Assistant Curator & Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is hiring 10 Non-Teaching staff for Bharat Kala Bhawan, its renowned museum in Varanasi, across the posts of Assistant Curator, Artist, Assistant Photographer, Junior Darner and Gallery Attendant. Qualification requirements range from 12th pass (Intermediate) to a Master's degree in Museology depending on the post. You can apply online at bhu.ac.in/rac before 8 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month based on the post and pay level.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 - 10 Posts

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), through its Recruitment and Assessment Cell, has released Advertisement No. 14/2025-2026 for 10 Non-Teaching Group 'B' and 'C' posts at Bharat Kala Bhawan, the university's museum and art gallery. The posts span curatorial, artistic, photography, conservation and gallery support roles across five different pay levels. No age bar applies to existing permanent BHU employees, and daily wage/contractual staff already working at BHU get weightage marks in the written test and skill test. Both freshers and experienced candidates in art, museology and heritage fields can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Gallery Attendant (Level 1): 5 posts
• Assistant Curator (Level 6): 2 posts
• Artist (Level 6): 1 post
• Assistant Photographer (Level 5): 1 post
• Junior Darner (Level 3): 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Assistant Curator (Level 6 - Rs. 35,400-1,12,400/month):

• Qualification: Master's degree in Museology / AIHC & Archaeology / History of Art / Archaeology / Heritage Management / Heritage Studies with minimum 55% marks.
• Additional requirement: Diploma in Museology (not needed if your Master's is already in Museology) OR at least one paper related to Exhibition Management/Museum Studies.
• Desirable: Ph.D. or research publications; knowledge of Sanskrit/Pali/Arabic/Persian/Urdu.

Artist (Level 6 - Rs. 35,400-1,12,400/month):

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.
• Experience: 5 years in traditional Indian painting (Rajasthani, Pahari, Mughal) or Commercial Art relevant to museum work like exhibition/poster design.

Assistant Photographer (Level 5 - Rs. 29,200-92,300/month):

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with Photography, OR a Bachelor's degree with a Diploma in Photography.
• Experience: At least 1 year in photography and digital image processing.
• Desirable: Experience photographing museum artefacts.

Junior Darner (Level 3 - Rs. 21,700-69,100/month):

• Qualification: Intermediate (12th pass).
• Experience: 5 years working on relevant museum-related tasks.

Gallery Attendant (Level 1 - Rs. 18,000-56,900/month):

• Qualification: Intermediate (12th pass).
• Desirable: Experience of similar work in a museum or reputed institution.

Age Limit

• Age limit is 35 years for Assistant Curator and Artist posts, and 32 years for Assistant Photographer, Junior Darner and Gallery Attendant posts, as on 8 July 2026 (last date of online application).
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen. No age bar for existing permanent BHU employees.
• Note: Service rendered on contract/daily wage/project basis at BHU (minimum 6 months continuous stretch) also counts towards age relaxation.

Salary

• Assistant Curator / Artist: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month (Pay Level 6).
• Assistant Photographer: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month (Pay Level 5).
• Junior Darner: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month (Pay Level 3).
• Gallery Attendant: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month (Pay Level 1).
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 500 (non-refundable)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Written Test: Screening test relevant to your post.
2. Skill Test / Demonstration: Practical test for relevant posts such as Artist, Assistant Photographer and Junior Darner.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification.

Bonus Marks: BHU contract/daily wage employees get a weightage of 4% marks per year of service (up to 20% maximum) in the written test and skill test/demonstration for Group 'C' posts.

How to Apply

1. Go to the BHU Recruitment & Assessment Cell portal at bhu.ac.in/rac and register.
2. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
3. Upload your photograph and signature in JPEG format (under 50 KB each).
4. Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
5. Submit the form and download a printout.
6. Send the printed application with all enclosures by post to the Registrar (Recruitment & Assessment Cell), Holkar House, BHU, Varanasi - 221005 by 13 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 9 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: 8 July 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)
• Last Date for Submitting Downloaded Application by Post: 13 July 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)

• Manage and catalogue museum artefacts, paintings and heritage collections
• Plan and set up exhibitions and public displays at Bharat Kala Bhawan
• Maintain records of accessions, condition reports and conservation needs
• Assist visitors, researchers and students with museum collections and archives
• Support photography, documentation and digitisation of museum objects
• Handle day-to-day gallery upkeep, security and visitor management
• Coordinate with conservation staff for preservation of art and antiques
• Prepare reports and maintain administrative records of the department