The Department of Delhi Archives, Government of NCT of Delhi, has invited offline applications from eligible residents of the Union Territory of Delhi for the Fellowship Scheme for Research in Archives. A total of 15 fellowships have been announced, including 10 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 05 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions.
The Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026 last date for submission of application is 30th September 2026. This article provides complete information about Delhi Archives SRF and JRF Fellowship 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility, stipend, selection criteria, official notification PDF, application form, and how to apply offline.
Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
SRF & JRF Fellowship (Archives Research) |
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| Total Vacancies |
15 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Up to 40 years (No age bar for Oriental Languages) |
| Salary |
₹50,000 (SRF) / ₹25,000 (JRF) per month |
| Minimum Qualification |
Graduation / Post Graduation (field-wise) |
| Application Fee |
₹500 | ₹250 (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD/Women) |
| Selection Process |
Academic Weightage + Synopsis + Interview |
| Job Location |
New Delhi |
| Last Date |
30 September 2026 |
✅ Delhi Archives Fellowship 2026 Post Wise List:
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Field / Area of Research |
SRF |
JRF |
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Records Management |
01 |
01 |
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Conservation |
01 |
01 |
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Digitization |
— |
01 |
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Dissemination of Information / Data |
01 |
— |
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Micro-filming |
— |
01 |
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Research & Publication |
06 |
— |
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Oriental Languages (Urdu / Persian) |
01 |
01 |
✅ Delhi Archives Fellowship 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Field / Area |
Age Limit |
Qualification |
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Records Management |
Up to 40 years |
Master’s in History with a paper in Modern Indian History (min. 55%) + One Year Diploma in Archives & Records Management from NAI or equivalent |
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Conservation |
Up to 40 years |
Master’s in Conservation / Preservation & Heritage Management or equivalent (min. 55%); prior conservation experience preferred |
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Digitization |
Up to 40 years |
B.Tech (IT / Computer Science) or MCA with minimum 55%; digitization experience preferred |
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Dissemination of Information / Data |
Up to 40 years |
Graduation in any discipline with minimum 55%; preference for PG with 5–10 years’ experience in communication technology and social media outreach |
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Micro-filming |
Up to 40 years |
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (min. 55%) + 8-week Certificate Course in Reprography from National Archives of India |
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Research & Publication |
Up to 40 years |
Master’s in History (min. 55%) with specialization / paper in Modern Indian History; editing, research or publication experience preferred |
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Oriental Languages (Urdu / Persian) |
No Age Bar |
Master’s in Persian / Urdu (min. 55%); preference for experience in reading old archival / land records in Persian |
Only residents of the Union Territory of Delhi who have been living in Delhi for a minimum of five years (residence proof from 01.01.2022 or earlier) are eligible. A candidate may apply in only one field.
✅ Delhi Archives Fellowship 2026 Selection Process:
The selection will be based on a 100-mark assessment as per field-wise weightage:
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Academic Qualification (Graduation / PG / M.Phil / Ph.D / Diploma)
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Synopsis of proposed research
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Relevant Experience
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Interview
✅ Delhi Archives Fellowship 2026 Application Fee:
- General candidates: ₹500/- through Bank Draft in favour of “DDO, Department of Delhi Archives, GNCTD”
- OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD / Women candidates: ₹250/- Bank Draft
- Payment Method: Offline Bank Draft only
✅ Delhi Archives Fellowship 2026 Important Dates:
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Date of Notification |
September 2026 |
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Last Date for Submission of Application |
30 September 2026 |
✅ Delhi Archives Fellowship 2026 Important Links:
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Delhi Archives Fellowship Detailed Notification PDF |
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Delhi Archives Fellowship Application Form |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply offline in hard copy only. Online applications will not be accepted. The application steps are as follows:
- Step 1: Download the prescribed application form and official fellowship scheme from the Delhi Archives website.
- Step 2: Fill the form carefully and attach a research synopsis (maximum three A4 pages, Font Size 12), recommendation letters (maximum two), residence proof, PAN, Aadhaar, and other required documents.
- Step 3: Prepare a bank draft of ₹500 or ₹250 (as applicable) in favour of “DDO, Department of Delhi Archives, GNCTD”.
- Step 4: Sign the application form and all supporting documents.
- Step 5: Send the complete hard-copy application to: The Deputy Director (Archives), Department of Delhi Archives, Government of NCT of Delhi, 18-A, Satsang Vihar Marg, Spl. Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110067, so as to reach on or before 30 September 2026.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026?
15 fellowships (10 SRF and 05 JRF).
What is the age limit for Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026?
Up to 40 years for most fields. There is no age bar for Oriental Languages (Urdu / Persian).
What is the stipend in Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026?
₹50,000 per month for Senior Research Fellows and ₹25,000 per month for Junior Research Fellows.
What is the selection process for Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on academic marks, synopsis, experience and interview as per the field-wise 100-mark scheme.
What is the application fee for Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026?
₹500 for general candidates and ₹250 for OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD / Women candidates through bank draft.
What are the important dates for Delhi Archives Fellowship Recruitment 2026?
Last date for submission of offline application is 30 September 2026.