AMC AWHCT Recruitment 2026 — 19 Posts

The Ahmedabad World Heritage City Trust (AWHCT), set up under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), is hiring for 19 posts on a contract basis. These include a Historian/Social Science Expert, Assistant Director, Conservation Architects, GIS Expert, Restoration Engineer, and several Tourism Cell roles. The salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month depending on the post. You can apply online and the last date is 11 June 2026.

Ahmedabad World Heritage City Trust (AWHCT) Recruitment 2026 - 19 Posts

Ahmedabad is India's first UNESCO World Heritage City, and the Ahmedabad World Heritage City Trust (AWHCT) manages its conservation, tourism and heritage work. AWHCT has now opened 19 contract posts covering heritage conservation, GIS mapping, restoration, administration and a dedicated Tourism Cell. This is a great fit for architects, historians, GIS specialists and tourism professionals who want to work on protecting and promoting a world heritage city. The posts are on a contract basis, generally for 3 years (extendable).

Vacancy Breakdown

The 19 posts cover heritage, technical, administrative and tourism roles, including:

• Historian / Social Science Expert
• Assistant Director
• Conservation Architects
• Assistant Architects
• GIS Expert
• Restoration Engineer / Supervisor
• Administrative Coordinator
• Draft Person
• Manager - Creative Communication & Branding (Tourism Cell)
• Senior Executive - Tourism Cell
• Assistant Manager - Tourism Planning & Community
• Assistant Manager - Visitor Experience & Operations
• Assistant Manager - Tourism Data & Digital Platforms

Check the official notification on the AMC portal for the exact vacancy count and reservation against each post.

Who Can Apply?

Each post has its own qualification. Here are the main ones:

Historian / Social Science Expert

• Master's in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Sociology, Heritage Management or Cultural Studies with 5 years of experience in research, documentation and public outreach.

Assistant Director

• Bachelor's in Architecture (CoA-registered) with 10 years of experience, OR B.Arch + Master's in Management/Public Administration/Heritage Management with 4 years experience.

Conservation Architects

• M.Arch (Conservation) with at least 2 years of experience in architectural heritage conservation.

GIS Expert

• Master's/Bachelor's in Geography or Geoinformatics with 3 years of experience.

Administrative Coordinator

• Bachelor's in Administration/Management with 5 years experience, or a retired AMC employee.

Restoration Engineer / Supervisor

• Retired Assistant Civil Engineer (and above) or retired Technical Supervisor of AMC.

Age Limit

• For most posts (Historian, Architects, GIS Expert, Administrative Coordinator, Draft Person, Manager and Assistant Managers): minimum 25 years and maximum 35 to 40 years depending on the post.
• For Assistant Director: minimum 35 years and maximum 45 years.
• Retired-employee posts (Restoration Engineer, some coordinator roles) follow separate age rules — check the notification.

Salary

• Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month depending on the post, as per 7th CPC guidelines.
• The Assistant Director post offers around Rs. 80,000 per month.
• Tourism Cell and junior posts fall in the lower-to-middle part of this range.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs. 500
• EWS / SEBC / SC / ST and other reserved categories: Rs. 250

Selection Process

1. Application Screening: Your qualification and experience are checked against the post requirement.
2. Interview / Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview (and a practical/trade test where relevant, such as the Draft Person post).
3. Document Verification: Originals are verified before the final selection.

How to Apply

1. Go to the AMC recruitment portal at amcmodules.ahmedabadcity.gov.in.
2. Open the AWHCT recruitment under the Recruitment (Online) section.
3. Register and fill in the online application form for the post you want.
4. Upload your photo, signature and documents.
5. Pay the application fee online and submit. Take a printout for your record.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 11 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Carry out conservation, restoration and documentation work for heritage buildings in the walled city of Ahmedabad
• Prepare architectural drawings, conservation plans and GIS-based heritage maps
• Research the history and culture of heritage sites and support public outreach
• Coordinate with AMC departments, local communities and stakeholders
• Plan and manage tourism activities, visitor experience and digital platforms
• Handle branding, creative communication and promotion of the World Heritage City
• Maintain records, reports and project documentation for the Trust