Puducherry CGL Museum Assistant (Science) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Puducherry Examining Authority (PEA) is hiring 1 Museum Assistant (Science) under the Department of Art and Culture. If you have a Degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, Ecology, or Engineering, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 20 April 2026 (3:00 PM). Age limit is up to 30 years. Salary ranges from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month (Pay Level-5, Group-C).

Puducherry Examining Authority Museum Assistant (Science) Recruitment 2026

The Puducherry Examining Authority (PEA), Chief Secretariat, has released Advertisement No. 01/CGL/PEA/2026 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination-2026 (CGL Exam). The Museum Assistant (Science) post falls under the Department of Art and Culture and is a Group-C, Level-5 permanent government position. Only candidates who are natives or residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible to apply. The selection will be through a written competitive examination.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Required: A Degree in Natural Science / Physical Science / Ecology / Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
• Desirable (preferred but not mandatory):
  • Diploma / PG Diploma in Museology; and
  • One year of research or field experience in Museum-related work in a government-recognized institution.

Nativity / Domicile

• You must be a native or resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry with at least 5 years of continuous residence immediately before the date of this notification.
• You will need to produce a fresh Nativity/Residence Certificate from a Revenue Authority (not below Deputy Tahsildar rank) if selected.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years as on 13 April 2026 (closing date of online application).
• MBC / OBC / EBC / BCM / BT: 3 years relaxation
• SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: Period of military service plus 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years relaxation (over and above 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for MBC/OBC/EBC/BCM/BT)
• Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried: Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
• In-service Government Servants: Up to 40 years (feeder posts in allied cadre)

Salary

• Pay Level: Group-C, Level-5 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
• Entry Pay: Rs. 29,200 per month
• Pay Range: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per the Government of Puducherry rules.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a Written Competitive Examination in 2 stages:

1. Paper-I — Common Paper (for all posts): 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Studies & Current Affairs, Ethics and Morality, English Language & Grammar, and Computer Knowledge. Weightage: 25% of total score.
2. Paper-IIB — Subject-Specific Paper (Post 1015/2026): 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Covers History (Prehistoric to Modern India), Museology (museum types, documentation, display methods, conservation), Numismatics (punch marked coins, Indo-Greek coins, Gupta coins), Epigraphy & Paleography (Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions, Stone inscriptions), Anthropology (Society and Culture, basic research techniques), Cultural Heritage Legislation (UNESCO charters, Indian and international laws), and Contemporary Issues (virtual museums, digital curation). Weightage: 75% of total score.

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Exam Language: Bilingual — English and Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam. (Questions on English language/grammar are not translated.)

Exam Type: Objective (MCQ), OMR-based.

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• General / Unreserved: 30%
• OBC / MBC / EBC / BCM / BT / EWS: 25%
• SC / ST / PwBD / XSM: 20%

After the written exam, a Provisional Short List of 3 times the number of vacancies will be prepared. These shortlisted candidates will be called for Certificate Verification of age, education, nativity, and community certificates.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Puducherry Government Recruitment Portal at recruitment.py.gov.in.
2. Register yourself with your mobile number and email ID to get your username and password via SMS.
3. Log in and fill in the online application form for post code 1015/2026.
4. Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and all required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Preview all details carefully before submitting.
7. Click SUBMIT to finalize your application. Applications left in PREVIEW mode will be rejected.
8. Download and save a printout of your application for future reference.

Note: In-service Government Servants must submit their application through their respective Head of Department/Office on or before 20 April 2026 (3:00 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 23 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online (Extended): 20 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Assist in the collection, documentation, and cataloguing of science exhibits and museum artifacts
• Handle the display, arrangement, and maintenance of scientific specimens and models
• Prepare labels, descriptions, and informational panels for museum exhibits
• Support conservation and preservation activities for science-related collections
• Guide visitors and school groups through the science section of the museum
• Assist in organizing science exhibitions, events, and educational programs
• Maintain records of all specimens, exhibits, and related documentation