Job Details

Job

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for direct recruitment to 02 posts of Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division & Physical Anthropology Division) in the Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, experience, category, reservation, and other criteria. The UPSC Anthropologist Recruitment 2026 online registration process starts from 28th March 2026 and closes on 17th April 2026 (18:00 hrs).

Organization

UPSC Advt No. 01/2026

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 02

Posts

Post Name

Anthropologist (Cultural & Physical Anthropology)

Total Vacancies

02 Posts

Age Limit

35 years (UR) / 38 years (OBC) as on closing date

Pay Scale

Level-10 (7th CPC)

Minimum Qualification

Master’s Degree in Anthropology + 3 years research experience

Application Fee

₹25 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | Nil (Female/SC/ST/PwBD)

Selection Process

Recruitment Test (RT) + Interview

Job Location

Anthropological Survey of India (Ministry of Culture)

Last Date

17 April 2026 (18:00 hrs)

Post Name

No. of Vacancies

Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division)

01 (OBC)

Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division)

01 (UR)

Total = 02 Posts

Qualification

Post Name

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Experience Required

Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division)

38 years (OBC)

Master’s Degree in Anthropology with more than 50% papers in Cultural Anthropology in final year

3 years research experience in Anthropology

Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division)

35 years (UR)

Master’s Degree in Anthropology with more than 50% papers in Physical / Biological Anthropology in final year

3 years research experience in Anthropology

Application Form Fees

  • ₹25/- (General / OBC / EWS candidates)
  • Nil for Female / SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates
  • Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card / UPI / Internet Banking)

Selection Process

The selection on the basis of following steps:-

  • Recruitment Test (RT)
  • Interview

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates must apply online only through the UPSC ORA portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ and register using valid email and mobile number.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, experience and category details.

➢ Step 3: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience letters and category certificate (if applicable).

➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.

➢ Step 5: Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.


Important Dates

Opening date for Online Registration

28 March 2026

Last date for submission of Online Application (18:00 hrs)

17 April 2026

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 17/04/2026