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June 2026

Research Assistant – Not Mentioned

Recruitment Board

State

West Bengal

Total Vacancies

Refer Official Notification

Qualification Required

M.A

Job Category

Contract

Last Date to Apply

20 February 2026

Jadavpur University Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

Jadavpur University, a prominent public research university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, is recruiting a Research Assistant for an ICPR-sponsored project. This position, within the Department of Philosophy, focuses on Buddhist philosophy and translation work.

Official Address: Centre for Buddhist Studies, 3rd Floor, Darshan Bhavan, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Phone: Not Available

Website: Click Here to Visit Official Website ↗

Job Information

Particulars	Details
Post Name	Research Assistant
Total Posts	Not Available
Recruitment Board	Jadavpur University, Department of Philosophy
Employment Type	Project-based, Temporary
Job Location	Kolkata, West Bengal
Brief Information	Jadavpur University seeks a Research Assistant for a philosophy project. Candidates with an M.A. in Philosophy or Sanskrit are eligible. Walk-in interview on 20 February 2026.
Notification Overview	Recruitment details are available under Advertisement No.: Not Available
Last Date to Apply	20 February 2026

Recruitment Details

Total Vacancies: Not Available
Selection Procedure:
- Preliminary evaluation of educational qualifications and relevant experience.
- Personal interview and assessment of research aptitude.
- Discussion of Sanskrit proficiency and translation capability.
- Final selection by the Selection Committee.
Pay Scale or Monthly Salary: Not Available (Will be clarified during the interview)

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: Not Available
SC / ST / PWD / Female: Not Available
Payment Mode: Not Available

Important Dates

Notification Published: 04 February 2026
Start Date to Apply: Not Available
Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: Not Available
Exam Date: 20 February 2026
Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

Minimum Age: Not Available
Maximum Age: Not Available
Age Relaxation: Not Available

Post-wise Vacancy

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Research Assistant	Not Available

Educational Qualification

Post Name

Qualification

Research Assistant

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy or Sanskrit from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office, email, internet).
Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of Buddhist texts and Buddhist philosophy.
Familiarity with Vaibhāṣika school of Buddhist philosophy.
Knowledge of Sanskrit language and ability to read Sanskrit texts.
Experience in translation work or research writing.
NET (National Eligibility Test) qualification (not essential).

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

Research Assistant: Not Available (To be clarified during interview)

Other Relevant Details

Project Title: Translation of Vaibhāṣika Darśana (Bengali to English)
Project Sponsor: Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR)
Preference Criteria:
- Candidates who can read and understand Sanskrit texts.
- Candidates capable of translating Sanskrit texts into English.
- Those with prior research experience in Indian philosophy.
Job Profile & Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on Vaibhāṣika Darśana (Buddhist philosophical school).
- Assist in translating texts related to Vaibhāṣika philosophy between Bengali and English as per project requirements.
- Carry out literature review and compilation on Buddhist philosophy.
- Support project documentation and research writing.
- Collaborate with project supervisor and research team.
- Prepare research materials and academic content.
- Assist in organizing project-related seminars or academic events.
Important Information:
- This is a project-based position under the Department of Philosophy, Jadavpur University.
- Position is open to eligible candidates from across India.
- Selected candidate will be notified after the interview.
- The department reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process.