NMA Recruitment 2026: 08 Posts on Deputation Basis

The National Monuments Authority (NMA), Ministry of Culture, Government of India has invited applications for filling up various posts at its Headquarters in New Delhi from eligible officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Statutory Organisations, Autonomous Organisations and Public Sector Undertakings on deputation basis, including short-term contract.

A total of 08 vacancies are available for posts including System Analyst, Survey Officer, Architectural Drawing Officer, Photo Officer and Stenographer Grade-II. The vacancy circular is dated 09 September 2026, and applications from eligible and interested officers should reach the NMA by 09 November 2026.

For more deputation jobs, visit our Deputation Jobs section and for more absorption jobs, visit our Absorption Jobs section.

Recruiting Organisation: National Monuments Authority (NMA)
Ministry: Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Advertisement / File No.: F. No. 02/NMA-ADMN/2025 (C. No. 25)
Recruitment Type: Deputation / Short-Term Contract
Total Vacancies: 08
Job Location: New Delhi
Application Mode: Offline / Through Proper Channel
Last Date: 09 November 2026
Maximum Age: 56 Years
Application Address: Director, National Monuments Authority, 24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi – 110001

National Monuments Authority (NMA)
02 Group A & B Posts
https://deputationnaukri.com/
IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date : 09 November 2026
Age Limit : 56 Years
📌 Post Details : Total Vacancies-08
Name of the PostVacanciesPay LevelAge
1️⃣ System Analyst0210 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)56 Years
2️⃣ Survey Officer017 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)56 Years
3️⃣ Architectural Drawing Officer017 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)56 Years
4️⃣ Photo Officer016 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)56 Years
5️⃣ Stenographer Grade-II034 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)56 Years
🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. System Analyst

(A) Candidates should be officers of the Central Government, State Government, UTs, Statutory/Autonomous Organisations or PSUs who:

Hold an analogous post on a regular basis
OR
Hold the post of Scientific Officer, Engineer, Senior Programmer or analogous post with 3 years’ regular service in Level-9 or equivalent.

(B) Educational Qualification & Experience:
(i) B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc.-Engg. in Electronics & Communication/Computers/IT, or M.Sc. (IT), or MCA.
AND
(ii) At least 2 years’ programming experience in DOTNET, DOTPHP, Database SQL, C++ or JAVA.

2. Survey Officer


(A) Candidates should be officers of the Central Government, State Government, UTs, Statutory/Autonomous Organisations or PSUs or Universities / recognised Institutes who:

Hold an analogous post on a regular basis in the Parent Cadre / Department
OR
with 05 years’ service on regular basis in Level-6 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the Parent Cadre / Department;

(B) Educational Qualification & Experience:
(i) Senior Secondary/12th or equivalent.
AND
(ii) Diploma or Certificate of at least 2 years’ duration in Surveying from a recognized institution, or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
AND
(iii) 2 years’ experience in surveying.

3. Architectural Drawing Officer

(A) Candidates should be officers of the Central Government, State Government, UTs, Statutory/Autonomous Organisations or PSUs or Universities / recognised Institutes who:

Hold an analogous post on a regular basis
OR
with 03 years’ service on regular basis in Level-6 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the Parent Cadre / Department;
OR
with 05 years’ service on regular basis in Level-5 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the Parent Cadre / Department;

(B) Educational Qualification & Experience:
(i) Degree in Architecture or Diploma from a recognized University/Institute.
AND
(ii) At least 3 years’ experience in the field of architecture.

4. Photo Officer

(A) Candidates should be officers of the Central Government, State Government, UTs, Statutory/Autonomous Organisations or PSUs who:

Hold an analogous post on a regular basis
OR
Hold the post of Photographer or analogous post with 03 years’ service on regular basis in Level-5 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the Parent Cadre / Department;

(B) Educational Qualification & Experience:
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in Photography from a recognized University/Institute.
AND
(ii) At least 5 years’ experience in photography.


5. Stenographer Grade-II

(A) Candidates should be officers of the Central Government, State Government, UTs, Statutory/Autonomous Organisations or PSUs who:

Hold an analogous post on a regular basis
OR
with 03 years’ service on regular basis in Level-2 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the Parent Cadre / Department;

(B) Educational Qualification & Experience:
(i) 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/University.
AND
(ii) At least 3 years’ experience in assisting an officer in routine work.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Apply OfflineOffline / Through Proper Channel
Download NotificationClick Here
Application Form (Annexure A and B)Click Here (Page No. 4, 5 and 6)
Official WebsiteClick Here
Link to recruitment page on official WebsiteClick Here
NIF Recruitment 2026: 05 Administrative Posts on Direct / Deputation / Absorption BasisClick Here
Other Important Information :

Deputation Period

The period of deputation, including any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment in the same or another Central Government organisation/department, will ordinarily not exceed three years.

How to Apply for National Monuments Authority (NMA), Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Eligible and interested officers should complete the prescribed Bio-Data Proforma (Annexure A and B) and submit it through the proper channel.
The application should be accompanied by:

• Attested copies of APARs for the last 5 years
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• Integrity Certificate
• Details/certificate regarding major/minor penalties for the last 10 years
• Other documents required in the prescribed application proforma viz. Educational qualification and experience certificates.
The employer/cadre controlling authority is required to certify the application and confirm that the candidate possesses the prescribed qualifications and experience.

Applications should be forwarded to:
Director,
National Monuments Authority,
24, Tilak Marg,
New Delhi – 110001

Documents Required

Applicants should ensure that the application is properly completed and supported by the required documents, including:
• Prescribed Bio-Data Proforma – Annexure A
• Educational qualification certificates
• Experience details/certificates
• APARs/ACRs for the last five years, duly attested
• Vigilance Clearance
• Integrity Certificate
• Major/Minor Penalty details for the last ten years
• Cadre/Employer certification in Annexure B
The prescribed Bio-Data Proforma also requires details regarding the candidate’s employment history, pay level, present employment, deputation history, qualifications, experience and other relevant information.

Other Important Points for Applicants

• The recruitment is only for eligible officers on deputation/short-term contract basis.
• Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel.
• The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date.
• The normal maximum deputation period is three years.
• APARs for the preceding five years are required.
• Vigilance and Integrity Certificates are required.
• Details of major/minor penalties during the preceding 10 years are required.
• Applications must reach NMA by 09 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are available in NMA Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 08 posts are available.

Q2. Which posts are available?
Ans. The vacancies are for System Analyst (02), Survey Officer (01), Architectural Drawing Officer (01), Photo Officer (01) and Stenographer Grade-II (03).

Q3. What is the recruitment basis?
Ans. The posts are to be filled on deputation basis, including short-term contract.

Q4. What is the maximum age limit?
Ans. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date.

Q5. What is the last date to apply?
Ans. The completed application should reach NMA by 09 November 2026.

Q6. What is the application mode?
Ans. Applications are to be submitted in the prescribed Bio-Data Proforma through proper channel.

Q7. Are APARs required?
Ans. Yes. Attested copies of APARs for the last five years are required.

Q8. Is Vigilance Clearance required?
Ans. Yes. Vigilance Clearance and an Integrity Certificate are required along with the application.

Q9. What is the deputation period?
Ans. The period of deputation will ordinarily not exceed three years.

Q10. Where should the application be sent?
Ans. Applications should be forwarded to the Director, National Monuments Authority, 24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi – 110001.