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Bhatkhande Accompanist Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Accompanist - Tabla (संगतकर्ता - तबला)Accompanist - Sarangi (संगतकर्ता - सारंगी)Accompanist - Vocal Folk Dance (संगतकर्ता - गायन लोकनृत्य)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
14 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100/-)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (Up to 40 Years with Relaxation)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 24, 2026

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Starts

Oct 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Oct – 23 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree or Sangeet Visharad or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline (Tabla / Sarangi / Vocal Folk Music) with at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC candidates). Desirable: 3 years of work experience in the relevant discipline, Graded Artist status in All India Radio (AIR), and practical accompaniment expertise in classical music and dance.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 35 years as on the crucial date. SC and OBC candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation (up to 40 years). Experienced and specially qualified candidates also receive a special 5-year age relaxation (up to 40 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Document Verification via Samarth Portal

OnlineQualifying Only

Practical Performance Demonstration (प्रदर्शन)

OfflineMerit Scored

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications submitted on the Samarth portal will be scrutinized. Eligible candidates will be called for a practical performance demonstration before the expert committee to evaluate live musical accompaniment skills in Tabla, Sarangi, or Folk Vocal, followed by a personal interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentBaseline Screening Score
Evaluation ComponentCore Practical Evaluation
Evaluation ComponentPerformance Portfolio Weightage
Evaluation ComponentFinal Merit Selection

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Prestigious classical arts and cultural university environment at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow. Accompanists (संगतकर्ता) provide live classical and folk accompaniment on Tabla, Sarangi, and Vocal for daily student practical sessions, classical dance training (Kathak), stage concerts, and university examinations.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed on-campus at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Regular permanent position under the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Regular state university service governed by UP state government rules and career progression under ACP/MACP schemes, offering long-term stability and artistic recognition.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Practical Demonstration: Candidates must present a live accompaniment performance demonstration at the time of interview before the selection board.
  • Demand Draft Payment: Application fee (₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS; ₹300 for SC) must be paid via Demand Draft drawn in favor of 'Registrar, Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow' and details uploaded on the portal.
  • UP Reservation Rules: Caste and category reservation benefits (OBC/SC/EWS) are admissible strictly to bona fide residents of Uttar Pradesh holding valid certificates.
  • Strict Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through the Samarth portal on or before 23rd November 2026.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR2
  • OBC6
  • SC4
  • EWS1
  • PwD1
Total Vacancies14 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level 4: ₹25,500 - ₹81,100/- per month as per UP State Pay Matrix with standard government allowances.

Pay Scale ₹25,500 - ₹81,100/- (Pay Level-4 under UP State Pay Matrix / 7th Pay Commission) plus applicable Dearness Allowance, HRA, and state university benefits.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Samarth recruitment portal of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya at https://bhatkhandeuniversitynt.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login.
  2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and complete the online application form.
  3. Obtain a Demand Draft of ₹500/- (₹300/- for SC candidates) drawn in favor of 'Registrar, Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow' and enter the DD details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates (Graduation/Visharad mark sheets and degree), AIR Graded Artist certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, category certificate (for OBC/SC/EWS of UP), NOC from employer (if employed), and Demand Draft.
  5. Submit the application form online on or before 23rd November 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is ₹500/- for Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹300/- for SC candidates. Fee is payable via Demand Draft drawn in favor of 'Registrar, Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow' and must be attached with the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or Sangeet Visharad (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline (Tabla, Sarangi, or Vocal Music) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC candidates).

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