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28 Mar 2026
UPSC has issued Advertisement No. 01/2026 inviting online applications for Anthropologist posts.
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28 Mar 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
Online application process for UPSC Anthropologist Recruitment 2026.
(TBA)
Date of Interview for UPSC Anthropologist Recruitment 2026 will be notified separately.
Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 2 posts (1 Cultural Anthropology + 1 Physical Anthropology)
Salary
Pay Scale (7th CPC): Level-10 Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500
Eligibility
Age Limit
Age Limit: 35 years (UR) / 38 years (OBC); age relaxation as per GoI rules.
Qualification Criteria
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Anthropology with >50% papers in Cultural/Physical Anthropology + 3 years research experience
Application Fee
Application Fee: Rs. 25/- (UR/OBC male); Nil for Female/SC/ST/PwBD
Additional Details
Posting Location: Kolkata (Headquarters) with All India Service Liability. Probation period: 2 years. Governed by New Pension Scheme (NPS) effective from 01/01/2004.
About this Exam
UPSC invites applications for 2 Group-A Gazetted posts of Anthropologist in the Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture.