IGNCA Financial Advisor and CAO Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IGNCA is hiring 1 Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer on a deputation basis in New Delhi. If you are an officer in a Central or State Government, Autonomous Body, or University with 12 years of experience in office or financial management at supervisory level, you can apply. The last date to apply is 6 June 2026 (within 30 days from publication in Employment News dated 7 May 2026). Salary is Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month at Pay Level 12.

IGNCA Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous trust under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released a notification for 01 post of Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer. This is a deputation post for a fixed period of 3 years. This is not a fresh recruitment — only serving officers from Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or Universities holding analogous posts can apply through proper channel.

Who Can Apply?

• Service: You must be an officer of an Academic / Research Institute of Central or State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or Universities.
• Essential Qualifications:

1. You should already be holding an analogous post in your parent department.
2. You must have a degree from a recognized University.
3. You should have at least 12 years of experience in Office Management or Financial Management in a supervisory capacity in Central/State Government, Autonomous Institutes, or Universities.
4. You must have 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-11 (Grade Pay Rs. 6,600 as per 6th CPC) OR 7 years of combined experience in Pay Level-11 (Grade Pay Rs. 6,600) and Pay Level-10 (PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400).

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indian Art and Culture
• Experience of managing projects

Note: You also need to submit vigilance clearance, No Objection Certificate from the parent department, and attested copies of APAR (Annual Performance Appraisal Report) of the last 5 years through proper channel.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on 01 April 2026
• Age Relaxation: The Competent Authority may consider age relaxation for short-term contract appointments.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Level-12 of 7th CPC (Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month)
• Equivalent in 6th CPC: PB-3, Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 7,600
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
• Period of deputation: 3 years

Selection Process

The selection is done in two stages:

1. Application Screening: All applications received within 30 days of publication in Employment News will be scrutinized.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Date, place and time of interview will be communicated by email.

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

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annexure-I) from ignca.gov.in.
2. Fill the form carefully in block letters.
3. Paste a recent passport-size photograph.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, etc.).
5. Get vigilance clearance, NOC, integrity certificate, and attested APAR of last 5 years from your parent department.
6. Forward your complete application through proper channel to: Deputy Secretary (Administration), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, A1 Wing, Room No. 314, 3rd Floor, Janpath Building, Janpath, New Delhi-110001.
7. The application must reach IGNCA within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 6 June 2026 (within 30 days of publication in Employment News)
• Age Reference Date: 1 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email)

• Handle the overall financial administration and accounting functions of IGNCA
• Advise the Centre on financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Monitor expenditure and ensure compliance with government financial rules
• Prepare annual budgets, audit replies, and financial statements
• Supervise internal audit and coordinate with external auditors
• Manage project funds, grant utilization, and statutory financial reporting
• Ensure timely release of salaries, payments, and reimbursements