Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification inviting online applications from interested and eligible candidates for Anthropologist posts in the Anthropological Survey of India under the Ministry of Culture. There are 2 vacancies open for the mentioned positions in Cultural Anthropology and Physical Anthropology divisions.
Required qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of UPSC Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application mode, age limit, qualifications, etc.
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Advt No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Anthropologist |
| No. of Posts | 2 Posts |
| Category | Central Government |
| Type | Permanent |
| Job Location | Kolkata (All India Service Liability) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Recruitment by Selection and Interview |
Important Dates
The registration process for UPSC recruitment will begin from 28 March 2026. Refer to the table below for the application form submission deadline.
| Start Date of Application | 28 March 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 17 April 2026 (1800 Hrs) |
| Interview Date | To be intimated separately |
Vacancy Details of UPSC Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division) | 1 |
| Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division) | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Vacancies
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division) | Master’s degree in Anthropology with more than fifty percent papers in Cultural Anthropology in final year examination and three years research experience in Anthropology | 38 years for OBC candidates |
| Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division) | Master’s degree in Anthropology with more than fifty percent papers in Physical Anthropology or Biological Anthropology in final year examination and three years research experience in Anthropology | 35 years for UR candidates |
Pay Scale Details
Selected candidates will be placed in Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Application Process
Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
Applicants should first complete account creation, universal registration and common application form before filling the recruitment specific form. After successful submission, candidates should retain their Universal Registration Number and Application Number for future reference.
UPSC Official Notification Details
Official Website: upsconline.nic.in
DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION: UPSC Advertisement No.: 01/2026