Notification for the Job in Archaeological Survey of India

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

Qualification	Master's Degree in Ancient or Medieval Indian History/ Archaeology/ Anthropology / 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 31.08. 2012 should not exceed 25 years, which           is relaxable to the candidates belonging to reserve categories and departmental (Central/State Govt./University) officials as per Govt. rules.
Reservation	Reservation to SC/ST/OBC/PH as per Government rules.
Departmental/ Sponsorships 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 to be held on 4th September, 2012 and personal interview of short listed candidates will be held on 6' 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 travelling allowances for attending outstation training camps.
Application form	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, INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY payable at New Delhi along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope (Size 32 erns x 22 cms or A4 size). The Candidate should write his/her name & address (in capital letters) on the back of the Demand Draft. The last date of accepting request ' for Application form is up to 31° July, 2012. The         application form can also be downloaded form the ASI website: www.asi.nio.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.