IIT Kharagpur Research Assistant - Linguistics Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/JDD/2026/101) | Apply by 25/08/2026
Humanities and Social Sciences
West Bengal - Kharagpur, West Bengal
Vacancies
1
Salary
Up to Rs. 37,000 per month
Last Date
25 Aug 2026
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IIT Kharagpur Research Assistant - Linguistics Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur invites applications for the post of Research Assistant - Linguistics under the project "Language shift, multilingualism and cultural continuity among the Jarawas of the Andaman islands: Documentation and digital archiving of oral traditions (JDD)", sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), as per Ref No. IIT/SRIC/R/JDD/2026/101.
Vacancy Details
| Designation | Research Assistant - Linguistics |
| Ref No. | IIT/SRIC/R/JDD/2026/101 |
| Number of Posts | 1 (One) |
| Department | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Project Investigator | Dripta Piplai (Mondal) |
| Sponsor | Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) |
| Tenure | 10 Months or termination of project, whichever is earlier |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Last Date | 2026-08-25 |
Essential Qualification
- MA in Linguistics with 2 years of experience in linguistic fieldwork involving any minor or endangered language of India
Desirable Criteria
- Research experience in sociolinguistics, language documentation, linguistic typology, and morphosyntax of South Asian languages
Emoluments
Up to Rs. 37,000 per month depending upon qualification and experience.
How to Apply
- Apply online at: IIT KGP SRIC Recruitment Portal
- No hard-copy of application to be submitted; shortlisting based on online application
- Application fee via RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking to IIT SRIC-OM Account (SBI Account No 39502115210, IFSC SBIN0000202)
Note
- All documents/testimonials verified before joining for selected candidate only
- Selected candidates may register for MS/PhD subject to fulfilment of requirements
- Age reckoned as on last date of advertisement
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What is IIT Kharagpur Research Assistant - Linguistics Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/JDD/2026/101) | Apply by 25/08/2026?
IIT Kharagpur Research Assistant - Linguistics Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/JDD/2026/101) | Apply by 25/08/2026 is a government recruitment notification published by Humanities and Social Sciences. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 10 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 25 August 2026.
What is the required qualification?
MA in Linguistics with 2 years of experience in linguistic fieldwork involving any minor or endangered language of India