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Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Directors Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official ICCR website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the ICCR Directors Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form. 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Work Experience: For Government Officers: Minimum 5 years of regular service at Level-11 or above (7th CPC) in Ministries/Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, State Government Departments and State Public Sector Undertakings. Interest in Cultural Management, including organizing cultural events and exhibitions. For Private Sector Professionals: Minimum 8 years of work experience in the field of Art, Culture, Management, or Public Administration. Experience in Cultural Management, including organizing cultural events, academic activities and exhibitions. Domain Area: Applicant should have excellent communication and proficiency in English skills. Proficiency in a foreign language would be highly desirable. Established credentials/interest in the field of Art & Culture. Experience in dealing with Event Management, Exhibitions, Seminars and Conferences. Previous work in the field of diplomacy/Art or international relations. Experience in running a Culture related institution. Experience in personnel/administrative/financial work in Government/Non-Government bodies. Foreign exposure or stay abroad for study/work (preferably UN Languages), Hindi & other Indian languages. Interest/Specialization in any area of Art, Culture, Literature, Traditional Indian Knowledge etc. Practising artists and authors/scholars in the areas of Art, Culture and Literature. Proficiency in Social Media, AV/Stage set up, Graphic Design etc. Adequate experience in Human Resource Management procedures, and IT skills, Financial Management. Last Date for Application Submission 02 February 2026 (up to 1800 hrs) Shortlisted candidates will be called for a presentation/in-person interview at ICCR HQs. Virtual interviews may be permitted only in exceptional circumstances; the candidate must appear physically before the Selection Committee if required. Names of selected candidates will be put on a Panel in order of merit. The Panel will be valid for a period of 3 years and will lapse on expiry of 3 years. Deployment of empanelled candidates is subject to Police Verification, Vigilance Clearance, verification of past service records, Integrity Certificate, Passport & Visa requirements, and training. Empanelment does not guarantee employment, job or assignment; final decision to deploy lies solely with ICCR. The assignment will be for a period up to 3 years and subject to the provisions of the offer of appointment. Selected candidates (on deputation from Government) will draw their current pay + Foreign Compensatory Allowance (approximately ₹4-5 lakhs per month) + other admissible benefits and allowances such as transfer passage, accommodation etc., as per extant rules. Private sector selected candidates shall draw Foreign Compensatory Allowance (approximately ₹4-5 lakhs per month) + other admissible benefits and allowances. Candidates selected for deployment abroad will not be allowed to hold any other job or assignment during the tenure. The Council reserves the right to modify the qualification, experience, age, eligibility criteria, etc., if considered necessary. The Council also reserves the right to cancel the notification at any point of time without assigning any reason. Application in requisite format with detailed bio-data may be sent to the Director (Personnel), Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Azad Bhavan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002 via email at [email protected] or by registered post/non-registered post to reach ICCR latest by 02 February 2026 (1800 hrs). Government servants should apply through proper channel only, along with a 'No Objection Certificate' from the organisation. 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Directors of Indian Cultural Centres abroad

• Nationality: Indian national.
• Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University.
• Age Criteria: Under the age of 55 years (as on 02 February 2026).
• Work Experience:
  • For Government Officers: Minimum 5 years of regular service at Level-11 or above (7th CPC) in Ministries/Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, State Government Departments and State Public Sector Undertakings. Interest in Cultural Management, including organizing cultural events and exhibitions.
  • For Private Sector Professionals: Minimum 8 years of work experience in the field of Art, Culture, Management, or Public Administration. Experience in Cultural Management, including organizing cultural events, academic activities and exhibitions.
• Domain Area: Applicant should have excellent communication and proficiency in English skills. Proficiency in a foreign language would be highly desirable. Established credentials/interest in the field of Art & Culture.

• Experience in dealing with Event Management, Exhibitions, Seminars and Conferences.
• Previous work in the field of diplomacy/Art or international relations.
• Experience in running a Culture related institution.
• Experience in personnel/administrative/financial work in Government/Non-Government bodies.
• Foreign exposure or stay abroad for study/work (preferably UN Languages), Hindi & other Indian languages.
• Interest/Specialization in any area of Art, Culture, Literature, Traditional Indian Knowledge etc.
• Practising artists and authors/scholars in the areas of Art, Culture and Literature.
• Proficiency in Social Media, AV/Stage set up, Graphic Design etc.
• Adequate experience in Human Resource Management procedures, and IT skills, Financial Management.

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a presentation/in-person interview at ICCR HQs.
• Virtual interviews may be permitted only in exceptional circumstances; the candidate must appear physically before the Selection Committee if required.
• Names of selected candidates will be put on a Panel in order of merit.
• The Panel will be valid for a period of 3 years and will lapse on expiry of 3 years.
• Deployment of empanelled candidates is subject to Police Verification, Vigilance Clearance, verification of past service records, Integrity Certificate, Passport & Visa requirements, and training.
• Empanelment does not guarantee employment, job or assignment; final decision to deploy lies solely with ICCR.

• Application in requisite format with detailed bio-data may be sent to the Director (Personnel), Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Azad Bhavan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002 via email at or by registered post/non-registered post to reach ICCR latest by 02 February 2026 (1800 hrs).
• Government servants should apply through proper channel only, along with a 'No Objection Certificate' from the organisation.