ASI New Delhi Announces admission to PG Diploma in Archaeology 2015

Applications are invited for admission to two years Post-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology Course Session 2015-17 in Institute of Archaeology

Eligibility for ASI New Delhi PG Diplom in Archaeology admission 2015:

Master’s Degree in Ancient or Medieval Indian History/Archaeology/Anthropology/Indian Classical languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakit, 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 31st August 2015 should not exceed 25 years, which is relax able 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

Total number of Seats: 15 Seats

The Departmental/Sponsorships Quota-is an under: Archaeological Survey Of India-/State Govt./University,/5, 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 relax able at the absolute discretion of the competent authority

Selection Procedure for PG Diplom Course 2015 for ASI New Delhi PG Diplom in Archaeology Admission 2015: The Selection procedure will comprise of written test and personal Interview of short listed candidates

Written Test & Personal Interview for ASI New Delhi PG Diplom in Archaeology Admission 2015: Without Submission of final year mark sheet candidate is not eligible to sit for the written test; written entrance exam is scheduled to be held on 02nd September 2015 and personal interview of short listed candidates will be held on 04th & 5th September 2015

Stipend: During the entire period of two years course the students (excluding in service officials) would be entitled to a stipend of Rs.8000/- per month, in addition to second- class railway or ordinary bus fares as travelling allowances for attending outstation training camps
Application Form for PG Diploma Course Admission 2015:

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 (Rs-50) envelope (32cms x A4 size)

The candidate should write his/ her name, Mobile no, Email ID & address (in capital letter) on the back of the Demand Draft

The application form can also be down loaded from the ASI website www.asi.nic.in and submitted along with Demand draft of Rs.250/- (Rupees two hundred fifty only) and attested necessary documents
Important Dates for for ASI New Delhi PG Diplom in Archaeology Admission 2015

Last date for submission of applications: 07th August 2015
The dates of accepting request for Application form by post are 01st July to 31st July 2015
Written Entrance Exam is scheduled to be held on 02nd September 2015
Personal Interview of short listed candidates will be held on 04th & 05th September 2015


Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), New Delhi
Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, Red Fort, Janpath, Delhi-110006, Phone: 23015954, Email: directorgeneralasi@gmail.com, Website www.asi.nic.in