About the Position

Central Sanskrit University, Shri Sadashiva Campus, Puri, invites applications from eligible and interested candidates for the position of Project Associate under the IKS Research Center on Vedic Cognitive Sciences and Speech Traditions.

The selected candidate will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and support research, academic, documentation, and outreach activities related to Vedic Cognitive Sciences, Speech Traditions, Sanskrit studies, and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

Job Details
- Position: Project Associate
- Project: IKS Research Center on Vedic Cognitive Sciences and Speech Traditions
- Location: Central Sanskrit University, Shri Sadashiva Campus, Puri, Odisha
- Period of Engagement: 2 Years
- Remuneration: ₹20,000 per month
- Employment Type: Project-based
- Interview Type: Walk-in Interview
- Walk-in Interview Date: 17 August 2026
- Interview Time: 10:00 AM

Eligibility CriteriaEssential Qualification

Candidates must have:
- A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Sanskrit, Education, Psychology, Linguistics,



IKS, or any allied discipline from a recognized university;

OR
- Acharya / M.A. in Sanskrit or an allied discipline, wherever applicable.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having:
- Knowledge of Vedic Literature, Vedāṅgas, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), or Sanskrit Grammar.
- Good command of Sanskrit, Hindi, and English.
- Interest or experience in academic research, documentation, and related scholarly activities.
- Valuable computer and digital documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Associate will be responsible for supporting the Principal Investigator in the following activities:
- Assist in carrying out research activities related to Vedic Cognitive Sciences and Speech Traditions.
- Conduct literature reviews and assist in preparing research reports, research papers, and project documentation.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating seminar

📌 Project Associate – IKS Research Center (Puri)
🏢 Central Sanskrit University (Shri Sadashiv Campus)
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