If you have an MA in linguistics and love language technology, here is a rare research chance in Kolkata. The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) has invited applications for 5 Project-Linked Persons (Junior Research Assistants) in its Linguistic Research Unit. The work is on a machine translation project funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Pay is a consolidated ₹40,000 per month.
This is a temporary, project-based job, and you apply by email, not through an online form. The last date is 1 November 2026, so you have very little time. Read the full article below, keep your documents ready and send a complete CV. Incomplete CVs are rejected, and GovtJobsAlert.in has put every condition in simple words for you.
The Indian Statistical Institute is an autonomous body funded by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This advertisement is from its Social Sciences Division for the Linguistic Research Unit at 203, B.T. Road, Kolkata. Looking for more openings in the state? See West Bengal govt jobs on our site.
The project is called Vidyaapati. It works on machine translation between Bengali, Konkani, Maithili, Marathi and Hindi. The job suits someone who has already worked on language data, because the essential list asks for NLP research experience and Hindi-to-Bengali translation knowledge. Freshers with only a degree and no such experience do not meet the essential conditions as printed.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. | PU/507/ADV/919, dated 27 October 2026 |
| Post | Project-Linked Persons (Junior Research Assistants) |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Project | Vidyaapati: Bidirectional Machine Translation involving Bengali, Konkani, Maithili, Marathi and Hindi |
| Pay | ₹40,000 per month, consolidated |
| Job Location | Linguistic Research Unit, ISI, Kolkata |
| Mode of Applying | Email (cover letter + CV + documents) |
| Last Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project-Linked Person (Junior Research Assistant) | 5 |
The notification does not give any category-wise split of these 5 posts. So you cannot tell how many seats are kept for any reserved category, and the notification does not say.
The notification lists essential and desirable requirements. If you are a post graduate in linguistics, check each line carefully. The key point is that the MA must be in first class and in one of the three named branches. The experience and knowledge lines are also marked essential, so they are not optional extras.
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Essential | 1st Class in MA in Computational Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics or Applied Linguistics |
| Essential | Experience in NLP-related research and development work |
| Essential | Knowledge of translation from Hindi to Bengali, text processing and text annotation |
| Essential | Knowledge of Bengali and Hindi grammar, lexicon, syntax, semantics and discourse |
| Desirable | Experience with translation software and NLP toolkits |
| Desirable | Experience in evaluating Hindi-Bengali parallel translation corpora |
| Desirable | Knowledge of project report preparation, research paper writing and presentation |
The age must not exceed 35 years as on 31 December 2026. The notification says “usual relaxation” applies to the categories below. It does not state the number of years.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | Not more than 35 years |
| SC, ST, OBC and differently-abled | Usual relaxation (years not stated) |
| Outstanding candidates / relevant experience | Usual relaxation (years not stated) |
Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
The salary is a consolidated ₹40,000 per month with no other allowances. That means no extra HRA or DA on top of this amount.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly pay | ₹40,000 consolidated |
| Other allowances | None |
| Tenure | Up to 31 March 2027 from the date of joining |
The job is purely temporary. The selected person has no claim to permanent employment with the Government of India or ISI. There is also no right to continue under any other project once this project ends. The notification names the project period as 2022-2025 but gives the tenure as up to 31 March 2027, so ask ISI if you need clarity.
Before you apply, think about the timing. The tenure runs only up to 31 March 2027 from your joining date, so the real period may be short. It is a good fit if you want research exposure, but not if you need a long-term job. Check this with your own career plan first.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| CV screening | CVs with incomplete information or without supporting documents are summarily rejected |
| Shortlisting | Eligible candidates are shortlisted from the CVs received |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates are called for an offline interview; details are sent to their email ID |
| Joining | Original documents and a medical fitness certificate from the Institute’s Medical Officer are needed |
If a selected candidate fails to produce originals or the fitness certificate, the Institute will offer the post to the next candidate on the merit list. ISI also reserves the right not to appoint anyone. The notification does not describe a written test.
Since the first filter is your CV, spend your time on it. Show your MA marks, your NLP work and any translation or annotation project clearly. Write the percentage of marks for every exam from 10th class, because the notification asks for it. Keep the cover letter short and mention the project name exactly as printed. Prepare for the interview by revising Hindi and Bengali grammar, syntax and semantics, and by being ready to explain your past NLP work in simple words.
There is no online form and no application fee mentioned in the notification. You send a cover letter and signed resume by email. Keep scanned copies of all your marksheets and certificates ready first, and read the official advertisement in Essential Links below.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the official advertisement from Essential Links below and read it fully |
| 2 | Write a cover letter addressed to the Professor-in-Charge, Social Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute, and mention the project name |
| 3 | Prepare a signed resume in English with: name in block letters, passport-size photograph, permanent and present address, email, mobile number, parent’s or spouse’s name, date of birth, academic qualifications with marks percentage from 10th class, experience, Aadhaar number, and SC, ST, OBC or differently-abled status |
| 4 | Attach self-attested scanned copies of all documents and testimonials |
| 5 | Email everything to niladri@isical.ac.in or niladrisdash@gmail.com by 1 November 2026 |
Do not forget the supporting documents, because a CV without them will be rejected.
Send all files in one email so nothing gets separated. Use a clear subject line, for example the project name and your name. The notification does not prescribe a subject line, so this is only a tip. Save a copy of the sent email, because the interview details will reach you on the same email ID you give in the CV. Check that ID twice for spelling mistakes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply by email | 1 November 2026 |
| Age calculated as on | 31 December 2026 |
| Tenure ends | Up to 31 March 2027 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
If you hold a qualifying first-class MA and NLP experience, do not wait. Collect your documents today, write a clear cover letter and email your CV by 1 November 2026. Double-check every detail so your application is not rejected. For more openings, see Post Graduate Jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
Source: Govt Jobs Alert — Read the original notification
Apply only through the official website or address named in the notification. Kaam Ki Khoj does not accept applications for government posts.
ISI is a government organisation in India. The vacancy notifications listed under it on Kaam Ki Khoj are aggregated from public sources and reproduced for information. Every listing links to the original notification; apply only through the official... Read More
Upload your CV once — we read it, build your profile and put you in front of every employer hiring on Kaam Ki Khoj. No forms, no fees.
