Eligibility criteria for contractual posts at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Regional Centre, Puducherry:
• Private Secretary to Regional Director (01 Post): Bachelor's degree from any recognized university with proficiency in MS Office and good communication skills in English & Tamil. Desirable: Experience in arts projects and multi-tasking capabilities. Upper age limit: 45 years as on 15.09.2026.
• Accounts Officer / Project Assistant (Accounts) (01 Post): Graduation in any stream from a recognized college/institution with minimum 5 years of relevant experience (preferably in the Government Sector). Must possess strong communication skills in Tamil & English and working knowledge of Accounting and General Financial Rules (GFR) norms. Desirable: Ledger maintenance, audit, budgeting, and MS Office. Retired government officials are eligible. Upper age limit: 62 years as on 16.09.2026.
• Tenure: Initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
IGNCA Puducherry Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for Private Secretary & Accounts Officer Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 1, 2026
Starts
Sep 1, 2026
Deadline
Sep 16, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 15, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Age Limit & Relaxations
Age limit as on date of interview: Maximum 45 years for Private Secretary (15.09.2026) and maximum 62 years for Accounts Officer (16.09.2026).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Document Verification & Registration at IGNCA Puducherry (Reporting at 9:30 AM)
Walk-in Interview before Selection Committee (15.09.2026 for PS / 16.09.2026 for Accounts Officer)
Submission of Two Recent Reference Letters upon Selection & Joining
Selection follows a direct walk-in evaluation pipeline:
1. Reporting & Document Verification: Candidates report at 9:30 AM at the IGNCA Regional Centre, Puducherry (Art & Craft Village, Murungapakkam, Puducherry - 605004) with the completed application proforma, updated CV, original and self-attested copies of academic/experience certificates, and valid photo ID.
2. Walk-in Interview: Evaluates office secretarial/administrative liaison skills for Private Secretary (on 15.09.2026) and government accounting, ledger, and GFR proficiency for Accounts Officer (on 16.09.2026).
3. Joining Requirement: Selected candidates must submit two reference letters from past employers/institutions issued within one month prior to joining.
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- Strict Walk-in Dates (15 & 16 September 2026): Private Secretary interview is on 15.09.2026; Accounts Officer interview is on 16.09.2026.
- Reporting Time 9:30 AM Sharp: Late arrivals will not be admitted for document verification.
- Language Requirement: Strong bilingual communication proficiency in Tamil and English is essential for both positions.
- Two Reference Letters at Joining: Selected candidates must provide two reference letters issued within 30 days of joining from previous employers or academic institutions.
- No TA/DA Admissible: Candidates must attend the interview at their own expense.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Private Secretary to Regional Director (Unreserved / Open)1
- Accounts Officer / Project Assistant (Accounts) (Unreserved / Open)1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
• Private Secretary to Regional Director: ₹20,000/- per month.
• Accounts Officer / Project Assistant (Accounts): ₹30,000/- per month.
Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: ₹20,000/- for Private Secretary to Regional Director and ₹30,000/- for Accounts Officer / Project Assistant (Accounts).
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Nil. No application fee is charged for attending the walk-in interview.
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Sep 1, 2026
Starts
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Deadline
Sep 16, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 15, 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Document Verification & Registration at IGNCA Puducherry (Reporting at 9:30 AM)
Walk-in Interview before Selection Committee (15.09.2026 for PS / 16.09.2026 for Accounts Officer)
Submission of Two Recent Reference Letters upon Selection & Joining
Selection follows a direct walk-in evaluation pipeline:
1. Reporting & Document Verification: Candidates report at 9:30 AM at the IGNCA Regional Centre, Puducherry (Art & Craft Village, Murungapakkam, Puducherry - 605004) with the completed application proforma, updated CV, original and self-attested copies of academic/experience certificates, and valid photo ID.
2. Walk-in Interview: Evaluates office secretarial/administrative liaison skills for Private Secretary (on 15.09.2026) and government accounting, ledger, and GFR proficiency for Accounts Officer (on 16.09.2026).
3. Joining Requirement: Selected candidates must submit two reference letters from past employers/institutions issued within one month prior to joining.
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The walk-in interview is scheduled at 9:30 AM on 15 September 2026 for Private Secretary to Regional Director, and on 16 September 2026 for Accounts Officer / Project Assistant (Accounts).
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