PEA CGL Museum Asst, UDC & Welfare Inspector 2026 — 236 Vacancies

PEA CGL Museum Asst, UDC & Welfare Inspector 2026 — 236 Vacancies

Puducherry Examining Authority - Dept. of Art & Culture / Dept. of Personnel & Administrative Reforms / Dept. of AD & ST Welfare

Vacancies

236

Salary

₹25,500 - ₹92,300

Job Type

permanent

full time

Apply By

13 Apr 2026

About This Job

Apply for 236 Museum Assistant, UDC & Welfare Inspector posts under Puducherry CGL 2026. Salary: Rs. 25,500-92,300. Last date: 13 Apr 2026. Apply online.

About This Job

The Puducherry Examining Authority (PEA) is hiring for 236 posts across 5 different roles through the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (CGL 2026). These include Museum Assistant (Science, Humanities, Conservation), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Welfare Inspector. The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 92,300 depending on the pay level. The last date to apply online is 13 April 2026. You must be a native or resident of Puducherry to apply.

PEA CGL Museum Assistant, UDC & Welfare Inspector Recruitment 2026 — 236 Posts

The Government of Puducherry, through the Puducherry Examining Authority under the Chief Secretariat, has released Advertisement No. 01/CGL/PEA/2026 dated 13 March 2026. This recruitment drive covers Group-C posts across multiple government departments in the Union Territory. The biggest share goes to the Upper Division Clerk post with 221 vacancies in the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms, making this one of the largest UT-level clerical recruitments this year.

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameDepartmentPay LevelVacancies
Museum Assistant (Science)Dept. of Art & CultureLevel-51
Museum Assistant (Humanities)Dept. of Art & CultureLevel-51
Museum Assistant (Conservation)Dept. of Art & CultureLevel-51
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)DPAR (PW)Level-4221
Welfare InspectorAD & ST WelfareLevel-412

UDC category-wise breakdown:

  • UR: 90
  • SC: 40
  • MBC: 35
  • OBC: 24
  • EWS: 22
  • EBC: 4
  • BCM: 4
  • BT: 1
  • ST: 1
  • PwBD: 9
  • Ex-Servicemen: 22
  • MSP: 11

Welfare Inspector category-wise breakdown:

  • UR: 5
  • SC: 4 (includes 1 backlog)
  • MBC: 1
  • OBC: 1
  • EWS: 1
  • PwBD: 1
  • Ex-Servicemen: 1
  • MSP: 1

Who Can Apply?

Museum Assistant (Science) — Post Code 1015

  • A Degree in Natural Science / Physical Science / Ecology / Engineering from a recognized university
  • Desirable: Diploma / PG Diploma in Museology; and 1 year research or field experience in museum-related work in a Government recognized institution

Museum Assistant (Humanities) — Post Code 1016

  • A Degree in Fine Arts / Archaeology / Anthropology / History / Culture / Ancient History and Culture / Sociology from a recognized university
  • Desirable: Diploma / PG Diploma in Museology; and 1 year research or field experience in museum-related work; or 1 year experience in fabricating science exhibits and constructing science models in a Government recognized institution

Museum Assistant (Conservation) — Post Code 1017

  • A Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Desirable: 1 year research experience in scientific publications in a Government recognized institution; or 1 year experience in Museum Conservation in a Government recognized institution

Upper Division Clerk (UDC) — Post Code 1018

  • Degree from a recognized university (any stream)

Welfare Inspector — Post Code 1019

  • A Degree in Social Work / Sociology / Psychology from a recognized university or institution

Nativity: You must be a native of Puducherry or a resident of the UT for the last 5 years preceding the notification date to be eligible.

Age Limit

  • Museum Assistant (all 3) & Welfare Inspector: Maximum 30 years as on 13.04.2026
  • Upper Division Clerk: Maximum 32 years as on 13.04.2026

Age relaxation:

  • MBC / OBC: 3 years
  • SC / ST: 5 years
  • PwBD (General): 10 years
  • PwBD + OBC/MBC: 13 years
  • PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: Period of military service + 3 years
  • Widows / Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST)
  • Govt. Servants: Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST officials)

Salary

  • Museum Assistant (all 3): Pay Level-5 — basic pay Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month
  • Upper Division Clerk: Pay Level-4 — basic pay Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month
  • Welfare Inspector: Pay Level-4 — basic pay Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month

In addition, you will get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Government of Puducherry rules.

Application Fee

  • There is no application fee mentioned in the notification. Applications are submitted free of charge through the online portal.

Selection Process

  1. Written Competitive Examination — Objective-type, OMR-based, consisting of 2 papers
  2. Document/Certificate Verification — For provisionally shortlisted candidates (3x vacancies)

Exam details:

  • Each paper has 100 questions carrying 1 mark each (total 100 marks per paper)
  • Duration: 2 hours per paper
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
  • Question papers are bilingual — English + Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam (Paper-IIB is in English only)
  • Minimum qualifying marks: UR: 30%, OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM/BT/EWS: 25%, SC/ST/PwBD/XSM: 20%

Weightage of Marks:

  • Museum Assistant & Welfare Inspector: Paper-I gets 25% weightage and Paper-IIB gets 75% weightage
  • UDC: Paper-I and Paper-IIA carry equal (50-50) weightage

How to Apply

  1. Go to the official portal https://recruitment.py.gov.in
  2. Register using your mobile number and email ID
  3. You will get a username and password via SMS
  4. Log in and fill in the application form for each post separately
  5. Upload your photograph, signature, and supporting documents
  6. Preview and verify all details
  7. Click SUBMIT — applications left in PREVIEW stage will not be accepted

Note: You can apply for more than one post, but you need to apply separately for each. Corrections can be made before the closing date.

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 13 March 2026
  • Application Start Date: 23 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
  • Application End Date: 13 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
  • In-service Applicant Deadline: 20 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
  • Exam Date: To be announced
  • Admit Card: To be announced on the recruitment portal

Responsibilities

  • Handle preservation, conservation, and documentation of museum artifacts and exhibits
  • Assist in curating and organizing exhibitions, displays, and educational programs
  • Manage clerical and administrative work including file handling, data entry, and correspondence
  • Prepare reports, maintain records, and handle office documentation
  • Work with tribal and SC/ST communities to implement welfare schemes and programs
  • Follow government rules and guidelines for procurement, maintenance, and public service delivery
  • Assist senior officers in day-to-day administrative tasks and public inquiries
  • Monitor field-level implementation of welfare programs and prepare inspection reports

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university (stream varies by post)

Preferred Qualification

Diploma/PG Diploma in Museology for Museum Assistant posts; research or museum conservation experience

Required Skills

Knowledge of museum curation, social work, or clerical administration depending on post

Age Limit

18 - 32 years (as on 13 Apr 2026)

Age Relaxation:

  • MBC: 3
  • OBC: 3
  • SC: 5
  • ST: 5
  • PwBD (General): 10
  • PwBD + OBC/MBC: 13
  • PwBD + SC/ST: 15
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3
  • Widows/Divorced Women: {"category":"Widows\/Divorced Women","note":"Up to 35 years (40 for SC\/ST)"}
  • Govt. Servants: {"category":"Govt. Servants","note":"Up to 40 years (45 for SC\/ST officials)"}

Backlog Vacancies

Category Vacancies
SC 1

Application Fee

Category Fee
General Exempted
OBC Exempted
SC Exempted
ST Exempted
EWS Exempted
PwD Exempted
Ex-Serviceman Exempted

* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges

Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) for UDC & Welfare Inspector; Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) for Museum Assistant

Allowances

Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Government of Puducherry rules

Selection Process

  1. 1 Written Exam
  2. 2 Document Verification

Exam Pattern

The written exam is an objective-type (OMR-based) test with 2 papers. Here is what you need to know:

Paper-I (Common for All Posts)

  • Questions: 100
  • Marks: 100
  • Time: 2 hours
  • Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Studies & Current Affairs, Ethics and Morality, English Language Grammar & Comprehension, Computer Knowledge

Paper-II(A) — For UDC (Post Code 1018)

  • Questions: 100
  • Marks: 100
  • Time: 2 hours
  • Subjects: Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/Statistics, Commerce/Economics/Geography/Social Science, Politics & Civics/Environmental Science, Indian History & World History/Indian Politics & Constitution/Freedom Struggle

Paper-II(B) — For Museum Assistant (Science & Humanities) (Post Codes 1015 & 1016)

  • Questions: 100
  • Marks: 100
  • Time: 2 hours
  • Subjects: Prehistoric & Historic India, Museology (Origin, Types, Display, Conservation), Numismatics, Epigraphy & Paleography, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Legislation, Contemporary Museum Trends, Digital Curation and Outreach

Paper-II(B) — For Museum Assistant (Conservation) (Post Code 1017)

  • Questions: 100
  • Marks: 100
  • Time: 2 hours
  • Subjects: Solid State Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Instrumentation, Spectroscopy, Nuclear Chemistry, Metallurgy, Chemical Process Calculations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Reaction Engineering, Mass Transfer, Computational Chemical Engineering, Explosives, Cement & Biological Compounds

Paper-II(B) — For Welfare Inspector (Post Code 1019)

  • Questions: 100
  • Marks: 100
  • Time: 2 hours
  • Subjects: Introduction to Social Sciences, Research Methodology, Human Development & Life Span Psychology, Social Problems in India, Social Institutions, Mental Health & Well-being, Social Change & Development, Social Stratification & Inequality, Communication Skills & Counselling, Community Studies, Personality & Behavior Theories, Social Psychology, Social Policy & Welfare

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer. Multiple shaded answers are also treated as wrong.

Weightage: For Museum Assistant & Welfare Inspector, Paper-I carries 25% and Paper-IIB carries 75% weightage. For UDC, both Paper-I and Paper-IIA carry equal (50%) weightage.

Language: Paper-I and Paper-IIA are bilingual (English + Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam). Paper-IIB is in English only.

Additional Requirements

Other Requirements

  • Nativity/Residency: Must be a native of Puducherry or resident of the UT for the last 5 years preceding the notification date
  • Application Mode: Apply separately for each post code through the online portal

How to Apply

Application Mode: online

Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.

Required Documents:

  • Recent passport size photograph (white or light blue background)
  • Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Driving License / PAN Card)
  • SSLC and HSc Certificate
  • Degree or Diploma Certificate
  • Experience Certificate (if applicable)
  • Nativity / Residence Certificate
  • Community Certificate (SC/ST/MBC/OBC/EBC/BCM/BT)
  • PwBD Medical Certificate (if applicable)
  • Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable)
  • In-service Intimation Letter (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date to apply online for the Puducherry Examining Authority CGL 2026 Museum Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, and Welfare Inspector posts is 13 April 2026 (3:00 PM). The online portal opened on 23 March 2026. Apply at recruitment.py.gov.in.

You need a Degree from any recognized university (any stream) to apply for the UDC post (Post Code 1018). The maximum age is 32 years as on 13.04.2026. You must also be a native or resident of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Museum Assistant posts (Science, Humanities, Conservation) are in Pay Level-5 with basic pay of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month. The Welfare Inspector post is in Pay Level-4 with basic pay of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month. Both posts also get DA, HRA, and other allowances.

There are 236 total vacancies across 5 posts: 221 Upper Division Clerk, 12 Welfare Inspector, and 1 each for Museum Assistant (Science, Humanities, Conservation). The UDC post has the largest number of vacancies.

Selection is through a Written Competitive Examination with 2 objective-type papers (100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours each). There is negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. Shortlisted candidates (3x vacancies) go through Certificate Verification. For Museum Assistant & Welfare Inspector, Paper-IIB carries 75% weightage. For UDC, both papers have equal weightage.

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