The archaeology is a combination of the terms archaios and logos and these terms indicate the meaning of ancient things and theory of science respectively. Thus, the field of archaeology deals with the knowledge of the earlier civilization. It reveals a rich store of information regarding the environmental effects, religious beliefs, economic organization, political structure, social structure and administration of the earlier civilization.

This systematic and scientific study of the earlier civilization is done through biofacts and landscapes, environmental data like artifacts, documentation and analysis of material remains. Archaeological inputs are considered as precious data to learn about the past. Therefore, this sector is always on the lookout for eligible candidates.

Recent job notification in the archaeological sector:

Recently government organizations in the archaeological sector called for applications from eligible candidates for the following job positions:

• Group C Mechanic – Archaeological Survey of India

• Conservation assistants – Archaeological Survey of India

• Photographer – Archaeological Survey of India

• Conservation assistants grade II – Archaeological Survey of India

• Research/documentation officer – National Mission on Monuments & Antiquites

• Superintendent Archaeologist – Archaeological Survey of India

• Foreman Jobs – Archaeological Survey of India

• Works Foreman jobs – Archaeological Survey of India

Educational qualification required to enter the archaeological sector:

Normally candidates with Bachelor degree in archaeology can easily enter the archaeological sector jobs in Government organizations as Archaeologists. Even candidates with postgraduate diploma in archaeology can enter this sector. However, the other educational qualification required for each position depends purely on the position for which the application is called for by the public sector companies in this sector.

What are the qualities to become an archeologist?

Candidates who possess a lot of patience, who are adaptable to physical stress, with logical and analytical thinking skills, with keen observation, probing and perceptive mind and with keen desire to know about the past can become as archeologists.

What is the scope of Archaeological sector?

Archaeological sector is a sector that is always busy and keen in knowing about the life of our ancestors and so there will always be employment opportunities in this sector. Not only archaeological graduates, but also graduates with any other qualification can enter this sector and can get good pay scale as well. Even candidates with history background are appointed for the archaeological sector and if a candidate finds placement in the technical field of this sector, he will have to travel and lot, which will enable him to know more about the history of the country.