Kalakshetra Foundation Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Kalakshetra Foundation; Chennai; On-site; INR 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai invites applications for the post of Consultant (Outreach and Museum). The role focuses on outreach and museum promotion, with responsibilities spanning social media, webinars, and content design for print and web materials.

Candidates should have a Bachelor Degree or Kalakshetra Diploma, with desirable knowledge of art and culture and Tamil/Hindi. The appointment is contract-based for one year, extendable by performance, salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or Diploma/Post Diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation.
• Desirable knowledge in art and culture, Bharatanatyam/Carnatic music/visual arts/crafts.
• Knowledge of Tamil and Hindi is desirable.
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability with social media management and promotional/marketing strategies.
• Ability to work on time-bound tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse groups of individuals.
• 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 and data storage per guidelines.
• Taking care of museum artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outreach and museum promotion for Kalakshetra Foundation.
• Manage social media presence and promotional campaigns.
• Coordinate webinars and online streaming events.
• Liaise with diverse groups for outreach activities.
• Catalogues artefacts and maintains data storage per guidelines.
• Assist in content design for print and web materials.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks within contract terms.

Skills

Writing & editing

Verbal communication

Social media

Marketing strategy

Webinars

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Artefact cataloguing

Data backup

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor degree or Kalakshetra Diploma

Job description

POST NAME Consultant (Outreach and Museum)

Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Kalakshetra Foundation

Post(s) Consultant (Outreach and Museum)

Vacancies 1 (1 for the post - the notice does not print a number)

Pay Salary commensurate with the experience

Qualification 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

Nature of Appointment Contract basis for one year, extendable on year-to-year basis

Last Date to Apply 06.11.2026 (Friday) - last date for receipt of application

The official notification does not specify the application fee or a fixed salary amount.

About Kalakshetra Foundation

The notice describes Kalakshetra Foundation as an Institution of National Importance and an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Its address in the notice is Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. This post serves the Foundation's outreach work and its museum.

There is one post, Consultant (Outreach and Museum). The salary is commensurate with the experience.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or Diploma/Post Diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation.

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
• 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

Age Limit

Candidates must not be older than 45 years on the closing date for receipt of applications, which is 6 November 2026. The competent authority in Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to relax the eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions for deserving candidates.

Nature of Appointment

The appointment is on a contract basis for one year. It is extendable on a year-to-year basis, subject to the candidate's satisfactory performance during the contract. In the declaration on the form, candidates accept that the appointment, if selected, is purely temporary with no claim to any regular appointment.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, candidates should check the official notification.

Selection Process

Kalakshetra Foundation will shortlist candidates from the applications received. Only shortlisted candidates will be told the date and time of the interview, at a later stage.

• If an applicant's experience certificate cannot be verified with the institution where they last worked, the application will be summarily rejected.
• If any information is found false or incorrect, or ineligibility is detected, the candidature will stand cancelled and the claim for recruitment will stand forfeited.
• The competent authority in Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to relax the eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions for deserving candidates.

Kalakshetra Foundation Consultant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026?

There is 1 vacancy, for the post of Consultant (Outreach and Museum). The notice does not print a number, so the post is counted as 1.

Q2. What is the last date for the Kalakshetra Consultant (Outreach and Museum) application?

The application must reach Kalakshetra Foundation by 6 November 2026 (Friday). This is the last date for receipt.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the Consultant (Outreach and Museum) post?

Candidates need a Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or a Diploma/Post Diploma from Kalakshetra Foundation. Knowledge of art and culture, especially Bharatanatyam/Carnatic Music/Visual arts/Crafts, and knowledge of Tamil and Hindi are desirable.

Q4. What is the age limit for Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must not be older than 45 years on the closing date for receipt of applications, which is 6 November 2026.

Q5. What salary does the Kalakshetra Consultant get?

The notice says the salary is commensurate with the experience. It does not print a fixed amount.

Q6. How do I apply for Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026?

Download and fill in the Annexure-I form completely, attach self-attested copies of your testimonials and send it by post. The address is The Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Anna Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041.

Q7. What is the selection process for the Consultant (Outreach and Museum) post?

Kalakshetra Foundation will shortlist candidates and call them for an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be told the interview date and time later.

Q8. Is the Kalakshetra Consultant job permanent?

No, it is on a contract basis for one year. The contract can be extended each year if the candidate's performance is satisfactory, and the appointment gives no claim to any regular appointment.

Q9. Why can a Kalakshetra application be rejected?

An application will be summarily rejected if the experience certificate cannot be verified with the institution where the candidate last worked. Any false or incorrect information will lead to the candidature being cancelled.