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RBU Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Technical Assistant (Museum)

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Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
As per RBU Norms (Contractual)
Age Limit
As per RBU / State Govt Norms
Job Location
West Bengal32Kolkata28

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Museology from Rabindra Bharati University. Additional mandatory requirements include practical knowledge of museum digital documentation, at least 1 year of experience as a museum trainee at Rabindra Bharati Museum, proven experience in VIP guiding in three languages (Bengali, English, and Hindi), and skills in handling antique objects and museum gallery caretaking.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per Rabindra Bharati University and West Bengal State Government rules for contractual appointments.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Interview & Multilingual Guiding Practical Assessment

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Applications will be screened based on academic credentials (Master's in Museology from RBU) and verified trainee experience at Rabindra Bharati Museum. Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Selection Board for an interview and practical assessment of trilingual VIP guiding (Bengali, English, Hindi) and antique object handling skills.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Specialized heritage management and curatorial environment at the historic Jorasanko Thakurbari campus (birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore). Daily duties involve digital inventory documentation of rare Tagore manuscripts and memorabilia, handling fragile antique objects, maintaining gallery climate and security, and conducting trilingual (Bengali, English, Hindi) guided walks for visiting dignitaries, researchers, and public delegations.

Posting & Transfer Policy

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Stationed at Rabindra Bharati Museum, RBU, 6/4 Dwarkanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko Campus, Kolkata, West Bengal (700007). Contractual appointment for 6 months, renewable semi-annually based on satisfactory performance and departmental needs.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a university contractual appointment renewed semi-annually, there is no direct promotion ladder or automatic absorption into the permanent state government cadre. However, specialized experience at this UNESCO-linked literary museum provides substantial advantages for permanent curatorial, museum keeper, and archival vacancies in national and state museums.
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  • The candidate must possess a Master's degree in Museology specifically from Rabindra Bharati University; applicants from other universities do not meet the mandated eligibility criteria.
  • A minimum of 1 year completed experience as a museum trainee at the Rabindra Bharati Museum is strictly required.
  • Candidates must have demonstrated capability in trilingual VIP guiding (Bengali, English, and Hindi); deficiency in any one language will disqualify applicants.
  • Applications and attested testimonials must be submitted within 15 days of advertisement publication (by 09.10.2026) via email or postal delivery.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Total2
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration will be paid as per Rabindra Bharati University norms for contractual Technical Assistants. The engagement is initially for a period of six months, renewable every six months based on satisfactory performance.

Remuneration as per Rabindra Bharati University contractual norms for Technical Assistants

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application detailing personal particulars, academic qualifications (specifically Master's in Museology from RBU), and 1-year museum trainee experience at Rabindra Bharati Museum.
  2. Attach self-attested copies of all testimonials, degree certificates, marksheets, and trainee experience certificates.
  3. Submit the application either by email to [email protected] or deliver a hardcopy by post or in person to: The Curator (I/C), Rabindra Bharati Museum, RBU, 6/4 Dwarkanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko Campus, Kolkata - 700007.
  4. Submissions must reach the Curator (I/C) within 15 days from the date of the advertisement (on or before 09.10.2026).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for this recruitment.

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Candidates must hold a Master's in Museology from Rabindra Bharati University, possess knowledge of museum digital documentation, have at least 1 year experience as a museum trainee at Rabindra Bharati Museum, fluency in VIP guiding in Bengali, English, and Hindi, and expertise in antique object handling and gallery caretaking.

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