Kalakshetra Foundation Semi-Skilled Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Kalakshetra Foundation; Chennai; Presencial; INR 201 000 - 635 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kalakshetra Foundation invites applications for 2 Semi Skilled Worker (Group C) posts in the Craft Education and Research Centre, Chennai. The posts carry Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC (Rs 18000 - 56900) and require Class X pass with experience in block printing and vegetable dyes.

Eligible candidates should be not more than 25 years old as on 23 November 2026, with SC relaxation of 5 years. Applications must be submitted by post using Annexure I pro forma to the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation,

Qualificações

• Class X pass and experience in block printing and in use of vegetable dyes.
• Experience in handling block printing and related dyeing processes is essential.
• Desirable: tailoring and drawing skills.

Conhecimentos

Block printing

Vegetable dyes

Tailoring

Drawing

Boiling

Dyeing

Formação académica

Class X pass

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kalakshetra Recruitment 2026 is for 2 Semi Skilled Worker posts (Group C; UR-1 and SC-1) in the Craft Education and Research Centre (CERC) of Kalakshetra Foundation (कलाक्षेत्र प्रतिष्ठान). The Foundation is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Applications go by post only, in the Annexure – I proforma, to the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai. They must reach by 05.30 PM on 23 November 2026 (Monday). Applications that arrive late or come by email will be rejected.

Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Kalakshetra Foundation, Craft Education and Research Centre (CERC)

Post(s) Semi Skilled Worker (Group C)

Vacancies 2 (UR-1 and SC-1)

Pay Pay Level 1 of 7th CPC (Rs 18000 - 56900)

Qualification Class X pass, with experience in block printing and in use of vegetable dyes

Age Limit Not more than 25 years as on 23 November 2026 (5 years relaxation for SC)

Job Location Craft Education and Research Centre, Kalakshetra Foundation

Apply By Post (offline). Email applications are rejected

Last Date Must reach by 05.30 PM on 23-11-2026 (Monday)

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About Kalakshetra

Kalakshetra Foundation describes itself on its letterhead as "An Institution of National Importance" and as an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Its address in the notice is Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041. This recruitment is for the Foundation's Craft Education and Research Centre. The written test syllabus includes the history of this craft centre.

The notice advertises one post, Semi Skilled Worker (Group C), with 2 vacancies. The number of vacancies may vary depending on the vacancies that exist at the time of final selection.

Category

Posts

UR 1

SC 1

Total 2

• Experience in block printing and in use of vegetable dyes
• Should have knowledge of process like boiling, dyeing, tailoring, etc.
• Tailoring
• Drawing

The result of the required educational qualification must have been declared before the closing date of this recruitment. Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Age Limit

Applicants must be not more than 25 years old as on the closing date, 23 November 2026. SC candidates get a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit. Departmental candidates get no relaxation in the upper age limit. Age is decided by the date of birth written in the application form and recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate. No later request to change it will be considered.

Pay

The Semi Skilled Worker post is at Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC (Rs 18000 - 56900).

The checklist printed with the notice lists these documents:

• Application form with a recent passport size photo, with every column filled in and signed by the applicant
• One passport size photo (extra) in a cover
• Copy of Aadhar
• Proof of all educational qualifications mentioned in the application
• Proof for age
• Testimonials for teaching/working experience
• Caste Certificate if age relaxation is claimed
• Certificate of disability if age relaxation is claimed for Physically challenged
• Other relevant certificates/testimonials regarding essential qualification and desirable qualification

Candidates applying against the reserved (SC) post must submit the community certificate from the competent authority. Without it, the claim will not be admitted. Applications sent without self-attested copies of the documents will be summarily rejected.

Selection Process

Selection has two phases: first a Skill Test, then a Written Test for those who qualify in the Skill Test. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the tests. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone gives no right to selection.

Subject

Questions

Marks

Duration

Qualifying Marks

Practical Test in Block Printing, Hand Painting and Drawing Stitching - 100 2 hours 50 (SC: 30)

Written Test 50 100 3 hours 50 (SC: 30)

The notice gives this syllabus "broadly as under":

Area

Topics

Block Printing Techniques, History of Block printing in India, Block printing requirements, Block printing methods, block printing process

Natural and Vegetable Dyes Colours and their sources, dyeing methods and techniques

Kalamkari - Hand Painting in Textiles History, styles, colors, themes, techniques in Kalamkari painting

Kalakshetra Foundation History of craft centre of Kalakshetra Foundation

Merit List and Tie Rule

Separate merit lists will be prepared for the UR and SC categories, based on marks in the theory test. Appointments will be made from these lists. If candidates tie in the combined score of the written test and skill test, the tie is broken in this order:

• Date of birth: the older candidate is placed higher.
• Alphabetical order of names.

Candidates called for Document Verification must bring the originals of all relevant academic certificates, such as mark sheets, as proof that they had the minimum educational qualification on or before the cut‑off date. Otherwise their candidature will be cancelled. Passing the examination gives no right of appointment unless Kalakshetra Foundation is satisfied, after any enquiry it considers necessary, that the candidate is suitable in all respects.

• Travel allowance: candidates must arrange their own travel and stay in Chennai if the written test (if any) or skill test runs beyond one day. No travelling allowance is paid for attending the tests.
• SC candidates are entitled to reimbursement of a single II class railway fare from their normal place of residence to Chennai and back. For road journeys between stations not connected by rail, they may be allowed the actual bus fare or road mileage at the lowest rate under the Government of India TA rules, whichever is less. This applies only when the road distance is more than 32 km each way.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• All improper applications will be summarily rejected.
• Any candidate found using malpractices at any stage of the examination will have their candidature cancelled and will be debarred from the recruitments of KF.
• Kalakshetra Foundation reserves the right to cancel, restrict or modify the recruitment process without giving any reason. No correspondence will be entertained about the conduct or result of the test, or about why a candidate was not called.
• The Foundation's decision is final and binding on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, penalty for false information, mode of selection, conduct of examinations and final selection.
• Any dispute is subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction in Chennai.
• If any information is found suppressed, false or incorrect, or any ineligibility is found before or after the examination, the candidature or appointment is liable to be cancelled. This is stated in the application form's declaration.

Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker Notification and Application Form PDF Notification with the Annexure – I application form and checklist

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Kalakshetra Foundation Semi-Skilled Worker Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

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

There are 2 Semi Skilled Worker vacancies (Group C): 1 for UR and 1 for SC. The number may vary depending on the vacancies that exist at the time of final selection.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker post?

The application must reach the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041 by 05.30 PM on 23 November 2026 (Monday). Applications received after this will be rejected.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker post?

You need a Class X pass and experience in block printing and in use of vegetable dyes. You should also know processes like boiling, dyeing and tailoring. Tailoring and Drawing are desirable.

Q4. What is the age limit for the Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker post?

The age limit is not more than 25 years as on 23 November 2026. SC candidates get 5 years of relaxation in the upper age limit. Departmental candidates get none.

Q5. What is the salary of a Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker?

The post is at Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC (Rs 18000 - 56900).

Q6. How do I apply for the Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker post?

Fill in the Annexure – I proforma in blue or black ball point pen. Attach a photograph, one extra photograph and self-attested copies of your testimonials. Post it in a cover marked "Application for the post of 'Semi Skilled Worker'" to the Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041.

Q7. Can I send the Kalakshetra application by email?

No. Applications sent by email will be summarily rejected. The application must be sent by post.

Q8. What is the selection process for the Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker post?

Shortlisted candidates take a Skill Test of 100 marks over 2 hours. Those who qualify then take a Written Test of 50 questions for 100 marks over 3 hours. Separate merit lists will be prepared for UR and SC.

Q9. What are the qualifying marks in the Kalakshetra Semi Skilled Worker tests?

The qualifying mark is 50 in both the Skill Test and the Written Test. For SC candidates it is 30.

Q10. Will Kalakshetra pay travel allowance for the tests?

Only SC candidates are entitled to reimbursement of a single II class railway fare from their normal place of residence to Chennai and back. Other candidates get no travelling allowance for the written test or skill test.