Kalakshetra Foundation, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture in Chennai, is hiring a Consultant for its Outreach and Museum work on a contract basis. The single position involves outreach activities, museum curation, cataloguing of artefacts and promotional work connected to the institution's arts and culture activities. Selection will be through a walk-in interview, so candidates should come prepared to meet the panel in person.
Kalakshetra Foundation Consultant Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 2026
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Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 21 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM
Old Central Office, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041
- Notification10 Oct
- Walk-in21 Oct
About Kalakshetra Foundation Consultant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Kalakshetra Foundation
- Post Name
- Consultant (Outreach and Museum)
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Salary commensurate with the experience
- Tenure
- One year, extendable on a year-to-year basis subject to satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant (Outreach and Museum)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Outreach and Museum) |
Eligibility Details
Consultant (Outreach and Museum)
Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or Diploma/Post Diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Outreach and Museum) | Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or Diploma/Post Diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 45 years of age on the closing date of receipt of applications
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates attend the walk-in interview on 21 October 2026 at 10:30 a.m. with originals and a filled-in application form; experience certificates must be verifiable with the institution last worked.
Salary Structure
Salary commensurate with the experience
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form appended to the official notification
- 2Fill in the application form in block letters
- 3Attach self-attested copies of testimonials and proofs of educational qualifications, age and experience
- 4Report to the Old Central Office, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041 on 21 October 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
- 5Carry all original testimonials and proofs for verification at the interview
Reporting Venue
Old Central Office, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041
Reporting time: 10:30 AM
Candidates should report at 10:30 a.m. on 21 October 2026 at the Old Central Office, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041 with all original testimonials and proofs of educational qualifications, age and experience, a filled-in application form and self-attested copies of testimonials. Applications of candidates whose experience certificate could not be verified with the institution last worked will be summarily rejected.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original testimonials and proofs of educational qualifications
•Proof of age
•Proof of experience
•Filled-in application form
•Self-attested copies of testimonials
Important Details
- The competent authority of Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to relax the eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions in respect of deserving candidates.
- Appointment, if selected, is purely on a temporary basis with no claim for any regular appointment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge in the field of art and culture especially in the field of Bharatanatyam/Carnatic Music/Visual arts/Crafts
- Knowledge in Tamil, Hindi
Required Skill Set and Experience
- Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability with social media management and promotional/marketing strategies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of layout and design for print and web-based promotional materials
- Ability to work on time-bound tasks, organize work assignments, set priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to contribute to problem-solving activities within a growing organization
- Ability to work and co-ordinate with diverse groups of individuals
- Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw etc.)
- Experience in management of online streaming platforms
- Organizing webinars through video conferencing platforms
- Creativity in presentation of concepts
- Cataloguing of museum artefacts under different categories
- Maintenance of backups of all data and storage of data as per the guidelines of Kalakshetra Foundation
- Taking care of museum artefacts
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