Archaeological Survey of India Post-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology Session 2012-2014 Admission Notice

Archaeological Survey of India

Institute of Archaeology Red Fort, Delhi-110006

Government of India

Admission Notice

Application are invited for admission to the course of two years Post-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology Session 2012-2014.

Qualification Master's Degree in Ancient of Medieval Indian Hislory/Archaeology/Authropology/Indian Classical languages such as Sanskrit Pali, Prakrit. Arabic or Persian or in Geology with knowledge of Pleistocene age from a recognized University or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks (50% in respect of Candidates belonging to reserve categories as per Govt, rules).

Age The upper age limit as on 31.07.2010 should not exceed 25 years, which is relaxable to the candidates belonging to reserve categories and departmental (Central/State Govt./University) official as per Govt, rules.

Reservation Reservation to SC/ST/OBC/PH as per Government rules.

Departmental/ Sponsorship Quota Departmental/ Sponsorship Quota 

The Departmental/Sponsorships Quota is as under: 

Archaeological Survey of India -   5 

State Govt /University etc.       -   2 

In the event of non- availability of eligible reserve category or departmental/sponsored quota candidate having required percentage of marks , the same shall be further relaxable at the absolute discretion of the competent authority.

Selection procedure The selection procedure will comprise of Written Test and Personal Interview of short listed candidates.

Written Test & Personal Interview Written entrance examination is scheduled lo be held on 4th September. 2012 and personal interview of short listed candidates will be held on 6th and 7th September, 2012.

Stipend During the entire period of two years course the students (excluding in-service officials) would be entitled to a stipend of Rs. 1500/- per month , in addition to second-class railway or ordinary bus fares as traveling allowances for attending outstation training camps.

Application form The Application form along with prospectus can be obtained from the office of the Director, Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, Red Fort, Delhi-110006 on any working day on payment by Demand Draft of Rs. 250/-(Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty Only) drawn in favour of DIRECTOR. INSTITUTEOF ARCHAEOLOGY pavable at New Delhi along with a self addressed and stamped envelope (Size 32 cms x 22 cms or A4 size). The candidate should write his/her name & address( in capital letter) on the back of the Demand Draft. The last date of accepting request for Application form is upto 31st July, 2012. The Application form can also be down loaded from the ASI web site: www.asi.nic.in and submitted along with Demand Draft of Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred Fifty Only).

Last date of Submission Interested candidate fulfilling the eligibility criteria should submit their duly filled in application latest by 10th August, 2012.

For more details visit: http://www.asi.nic.in/asi_training_admission.asp