IGNCA Director (Administration) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IGNCA is hiring 1 Director (Administration) on deputation or short-term contract basis under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. If you are a serving officer of Central/State Government, autonomous body or university with at least 15 years of administrative experience, you can apply. The salary is Pay Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100 - Rs. 2,15,900) per month. The last date to apply is 6 June 2026 (30 days from publication in Employment News dated 7 May 2026).

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Director (Administration) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous trust under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications for the post of Director (Administration) on deputation or short-term contract basis. IGNCA is a premier cultural institution dedicated to the study of all arts, especially in their dimension of interrelationship and mutual interdependence. This post is meant only for officers already working in Central/State Government, autonomous bodies or universities — fresh candidates from the open market cannot apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Service: You must be working as an officer in an Academic/Research Institute of Central/State Government, Autonomous Body or University.
• Essential Qualification: Degree from a recognised University.
• Current Post: You must be holding an analogous post in your parent organisation.
• Experience (Mandatory): Minimum 15 years of experience in Office Management or Financial Management in a supervisory capacity in Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies or Universities, including any one of these:
  • 5 years experience in Pay Level 12 (PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 7,600), OR
  • 10 years combined experience in Pay Level 12 (Grade Pay Rs. 7,600) and Pay Level 11 (Grade Pay Rs. 6,600), OR
  • 10 years experience in Pay Level 11 (PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 6,600).
• Desirable: Experience in handling legal cases, knowledge of Indian Art and Culture, and experience of managing projects, exhibitions, seminars or conferences.
• Clearances Required: You must submit a Vigilance Clearance and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your cadre controlling authority along with your application.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on 1 April 2026.
• Age relaxation for short-term contract appointments may be considered by the Competent Authority.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 13 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix — Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month.
• Equivalent old scale: PB-04 (Rs. 37,400 - Rs. 67,000) + Grade Pay Rs. 8,700 as per 6th CPC.
• Plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules for deputation.
• Period of deputation: 3 years.

Selection Process

Selection is based on application screening and interview:

1. Application Scrutiny: All applications received within 30 days of publication in Employment News will be examined.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
3. Interview: Date, place and time will be notified to shortlisted candidates by email.
4. Document Verification: Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.

IGNCA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason. The decision of IGNCA on selection and engagement is final and binding.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the IGNCA website at ignca.gov.in.
2. Fill in the form carefully and attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
3. Get Vigilance Clearance and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your cadre controlling authority.
4. Send the completed application by post to: Deputy Secretary (Administration), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Room No. 314, A-I Wing, IIIrd Floor, Janpath Building, Janpath, New Delhi - 110001.
5. Application must reach IGNCA within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
6. Bring all original documents at the time of interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 6 June 2026 (30 days from publication in Employment News)
• Interview Date: To be announced (informed to shortlisted candidates via email)

• Handle the overall administration and office management of IGNCA
• Manage financial planning, budgeting and expenditure control of the Centre
• Supervise day-to-day administrative operations across all departments
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Culture and other government bodies
• Handle legal matters and vigilance cases when required
• Support the management of projects, exhibitions, seminars and conferences
• Prepare reports, briefs and policy notes for senior management
• Ensure compliance with government rules and IGNCA regulations