Kathak Kendra Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 15 Various Posts
Updated: 2026-11-10 | Latest Jobs | Kathak Kendra, New Delhi (National Institute of Kathak Dance) — a constituent unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Kathak Kendra, New Delhi — the National Institute of Kathak Dance and a constituent unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India — has invited applications for 15 posts on a regular basis. The posts are Kathak Guru (03, Pay Level-7, Rs. 44,900–1,42,400), Varistha Kathak Prashikshak (02, Pay Level-6, Rs. 35,400–1,12,400), Kathak Prashikshak (02, Pay Level-5, Rs. 29,200–92,300), Tabla Prashikshak (01, Pay Level-6), Pakhawaj Prashikshak (01, Pay Level-6), Tabla Vadak Grade-III (04, Pay Level-5) and Sarangi Vadak Grade-III (02, Pay Level-5).
The eligibility requirements are post-specific and rooted in the Kathak tradition: the Kathak teaching posts require the Post Diploma Course of Kathak Kendra (or a Diploma (Hons.) or an equivalent qualification) with teaching experience ranging from three years for Kathak Prashikshak to seven years for Kathak Guru, while the Tabla and Pakhawaj Prashikshak posts require a graduate degree in Tabla/Pakhawaj with at least five years of teaching experience, and the Vadak Grade-III posts require recognised training with five years of stage experience accompanying eminent performing artists. The prescribed qualification can be waived by the Advisory/Selection Committee for candidates who have been performing or teaching strictly in conformity with the tradition for the required number of years. The age limits range from 25–35 years for the Vadak Grade-III posts to 35–50 years for Kathak Guru, with five years' relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates and government servants where stated in the advertisement.
Applications are to be made offline in the prescribed format: candidates should send a detailed bio-data supported by attested photocopies of marksheets, educational and professional certificates, a pendrive or performance link and other relevant documents with a photograph, addressed to “The Director, Kathak Kendra, 2, San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021”, in a sealed envelope mentioning the name of the post applied for. The last date for receiving the application at the Kendra's office is 7 December 2026. The advertisement does not specify any application fee, and unemployed outstation SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid TA/DA as per rules.
| Organisation | Kathak Kendra, New Delhi (National Institute of Kathak Dance) — a constituent unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
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| Post Name | Kathak Guru, Varistha Kathak Prashikshak, Kathak Prashikshak, Tabla Prashikshak, Pakhawaj Prashikshak, Tabla Vadak Grade-III and Sarangi Vadak Grade-III |
| Total Posts | 15 |
| Qualification | Post-wise: Kathak Guru — Post Diploma Course from Kathak Kendra with minimum 7 years teaching experience, or Diploma (Hons.) with 10 years experience, or an equivalent qualification (waivable for those performing/teaching strictly in conformity with the tradition for at least 10 years). Varistha Kathak Prashikshak — Post Diploma with minimum 5 years teaching experience, or Diploma (Hons.) with 8 years experience, or equivalent. Kathak Prashikshak — Post Diploma with minimum 3 years teaching experience, or Diploma (Hons.) with 5 years experience, or equivalent. Tabla Prashikshak and Pakhawaj Prashikshak — Graduate Degree in Tabla/Pakhawaj from a recognized University with minimum 5 years teaching experience, or an equivalent qualification. Tabla Vadak Grade-III and Sarangi Vadak Grade-III — training in Tabla/Sarangi playing from a recognized Institution/University with 5 years of stage experience in providing accompaniment to eminent performing artists, or an equivalent qualification with 10 years of stage experience. |
| State | All India |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 December 2026 (last date for receiving the application at the Kathak Kendra office) |
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| Application Fee | The notification does not specify an application fee |
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- Kathak Guru – 03 posts (Pay Level-7): Post Diploma from Kathak Kendra with at least 7 years teaching experience, or Diploma (Hons.) with 10 years experience, or equivalent; desirable — Senior Secondary (Class XII); age 35–50 years
- Varistha Kathak Prashikshak – 02 posts (Pay Level-6): Post Diploma with at least 5 years teaching experience, or Diploma (Hons.) with 8 years experience, or equivalent; desirable — SSLC (Class X); age 35–45 years
- Kathak Prashikshak – 02 posts (Pay Level-5): Post Diploma with at least 3 years teaching experience, or Diploma (Hons.) with 5 years experience, or equivalent; desirable — SSLC (Class X); age 30–40 years
- Tabla Prashikshak – 01 post (Pay Level-6) and Pakhawaj Prashikshak – 01 post (Pay Level-6): Graduate Degree in Tabla/Pakhawaj from a recognized University with at least 5 years teaching experience, or equivalent; desirable — SSLC (Class X); age 35–45 years
- Tabla Vadak Grade-III – 04 posts (Pay Level-5) and Sarangi Vadak Grade-III – 02 posts (Pay Level-5): training in Tabla/Sarangi from a recognized Institution/University with 5 years of stage experience accompanying eminent performing artists, or equivalent with 10 years of stage experience; desirable — SSLC (Class X); age 25–35 years
- All 15 posts are on a regular basis; qualification requirements may be waived by the Advisory/Selection Committee for candidates who have been performing or teaching strictly in conformity with the tradition for the prescribed number of years
- Unemployed outstation SC/ST candidates, if called for interview, will be paid TA/DA (IInd class train/bus fare by the shortest route) as per rules
Selection Process
- Selection through interview by the duly constituted Selection Committee (qualifications and their equivalence are approved by the Advisory Committee on the recommendation of the Selection Committee). Unemployed outstation SC/ST candidates called for interview are paid TA/DA as per rules. Kathak Kendra reserves the right to reject any or all applications without specifying any reason.
Salary / Pay Scale
Kathak Guru: Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 (Pay Level-7); Varistha Kathak Prashikshak: Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 (Pay Level-6); Kathak Prashikshak: Rs. 29,200–92,300 (Pay Level-5); Tabla Prashikshak: Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 (Pay Level-6); Pakhawaj Prashikshak: Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 (Pay Level-6); Tabla Vadak Grade-III: Rs. 29,200–92,300 (Pay Level-5); Sarangi Vadak Grade-III: Rs. 29,200–92,300 (Pay Level-5)
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