BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has issued a BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification for Various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ Non-Teaching Posts in Bharat Kala Bhawan with Advertisement No. 14/2025-2026. The recruitment drive is inviting eligible candidates to apply for the posts of Assistant Curator, Artist, Assistant Photographer, Junior Darner and Gallery Attendant.
The interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply online through the official website of BHU Recruitment & Assessment Cell (RAC) on or before the due date. Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully for eligibility criteria before applying.
BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
| Department | Bharat Kala Bhawan |
| Advertisement No. | 14/2025-2026 |
| Post Category | Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C’ Non-Teaching |
| Post Names | Assistant Curator, Artist, Assistant Photographer, Junior Darner, Gallery Attendant |
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Group | Vacancies |
| Assistant Curator | Group B | 2 |
| Artist | Group B | 1 |
| Assistant Photographer | Group C | 1 |
| Junior Darner | Group C | 1 |
| Gallery Attendant | Group C | 5 |
| Total | 10 |
BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Assistant Curator | Master’s Degree in Museology/AIHC & Archaeology/History of Art/Archaeology/Heritage Management/Heritage Studies with at least 55% marks. Diploma in Museology (where applicable) or a paper in Museum Studies/Exhibition Management. Ph.D. or research publications and knowledge of Sanskrit/Pali/Arabic/Persian/Urdu are desirable. |
| Artist | Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with five years of experience in traditional Indian painting or commercial art related to museum work. |
| Assistant Photographer | Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with Photography or Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma in Photography, along with one year of professional photography and digital image processing experience. Experience in photographing museum artefacts is desirable. |
| Junior Darner | Intermediate with five years of experience in relevant museum work. |
| Gallery Attendant | Intermediate. Experience of similar work in a museum or reputed institution is desirable. |
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
| Assistant Curator | 35 Years |
| Artist | 35 Years |
| Assistant Photographer | 32 Years |
| Junior Darner | 32 Years |
| Gallery Attendant | 32 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, BHU employees, and other eligible categories as per Government of India and BHU rules. |
BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Assistant Curator | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Artist | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Assistant Photographer | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Junior Darner | Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Gallery Attendant | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online (Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) |
Important Links
BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Online Application Screening
- Written Test
- Skill Test (where applicable)
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Required Documents for BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates, if applicable)
Important Dates
| Last Date for Online Application | 08 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy | 13 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Test | To Be Announced |
| Skill Test | To Be Announced |
How to Apply for BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official BHU Recruitment & Assessment Cell portal.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the online application before the closing date.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
- Send the signed hard copy along with all required enclosures to the Office of the Registrar (Recruitment & Assessment Cell), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, before the prescribed deadline.
FAQs on BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in the BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A total of 10 vacancies have been announced for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts.
What is the last date to apply online?
Last date for submission of online application is 08 July 2026 till 05:00 PM.
Is submission of the hard copy mandatory?
Yeah. After submitting the online application, the candidates should send the downloaded application form along with the necessary documents by 13 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
Candidates belonging to UR, OBC and EWS categories have to pay Rs. 500/-, whereas SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
What is the selection process?
Selection will be made through screening of applications, written test, skill test (if applicable), verification of documents and final selection.
