Social Sector

Archaeologist

Salary range₹44,900 – 1,42,400 / month (Assistant Archaeologist, Level 7 → ₹56,100+ (Archaeologist, Level 10) Apply throughArchaeological Survey of India, Union Public Service Commission Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An archaeologist studies the past by excavating and analysing ruins, tools, buildings and objects, and helps protect heritage sites.

Survey and excavate sites
Record, date and interpret findings
Conserve and manage monuments

2 Skills required

Archaeology & history Fieldwork Documentation & mapping Scientific dating methods Research Physical fitness

3 Opportunities available in the market

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), state archaeology departments and museums recruit archaeologists; Bihar's Nalanda, Vikramshila and Bodh Gaya make it a major site.

Archaeological Survey of India and state departments
Universities and heritage institutions
Museums, conservation and consulting firms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹44,900 – 1,42,400 / month (Assistant Archaeologist, Level 7

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹56,100+ (Archaeologist, Level 10)

Senior / specialistHigher: Director-level scales

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Recruitment / career noticesasi.nic.in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Exams for Assistant Archaeologist and related posts (as notified)upsc.gov.in Employment News (official job notices)employmentnews.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Larger share
2	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Larger share
3	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Larger share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

No jobs foundNo matching posts are listed on BiharCareer right now. Check the official websites above for the latest notification.

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