JNU Recruitment 2025: Apply for Junior Research Assistant & Liaison Officer Posts at School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies
The School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi – 110067 has invited applications for temporary positions under the MeitY-funded Project “VIDYAAPATI: Bidirectional Machine Translation Involving Bengali, Konkani, Maithili, Marathi and Hindi” sanctioned under the programme “National Language Translation Mission (NLTM): BHASHINI.”
These appointments will be purely on a temporary basis for an initial period of six (06) months, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts | Consolidated Salary | Essential Qualification | Desired Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Research Assistant (Language Technology) | 01 | ₹36,000/- per month | M.A. in Linguistics / Languages with very good academic record | (a) Translation experience, (b) data annotation, (c) machine translation evaluation, (d) exposure to programming & related workshops |
| 2 | Liaison Officer (Language Technology) | 01 | ₹60,000/- per month | M.A. in Language / Linguistics with at least 2 years of work experience | Excellent communication skills; prior experience in Language Technology projects preferred |
Key Points
- Positions are purely contractual; no claim for permanent appointment at JNU.
- Initial contract is for 6 months; may be extended based on performance.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for further selection procedures.
- Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their latest CV by email to vidyaapati.jnu@gmail.com with the subject line:
“vidyaapati-recruitment”
In the email body, clearly mention the name of the post applied for.
Last Date to Apply:
📅 26 September 2025 (12:00 Noon)
Important Instructions
- Applicants must ensure they meet the essential qualifications from a recognized University/Institute.
- The Institute reserves the right to offer a lower/higher designation or salary depending on experience and performance in the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending interviews.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Any dispute related to this recruitment will be under the jurisdiction of Delhi courts.
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- School: School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies
- Project Name: VIDYAAPATI – National Language Translation Mission (BHASHINI)
- Posts Available: Junior Research Assistant & Liaison Officer
- Job Type: Temporary/Contractual
- Application Deadline: 26 September 2025 – 12:00 Noon
- Application Mode: Email
This notification offers an excellent opportunity for linguistics/language postgraduates to work on a prestigious government-funded project at JNU.