SNDT Women's University Archivist Recruitment 2026

About This Job

SNDT Women's University is hiring 1 Archivist for its Research Centre for Women's Studies in Mumbai. If you have an M.A. in History or M.Lib with at least 55% marks and know Digital Library Management, you can apply by email. This is a temporary post for 11 months. The last date to send your application is 22 July 2026.

SNDT Women's University Archivist Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University has invited applications for the post of Archivist at the Dr. Avabai Wadia and Dr. Bomanji Khurshedji Wadia Archives for Women (AWA), which is part of the university's Research Centre for Women's Studies. This is a temporary, full-time role for 11 months. If you have a background in history or library science and want to work with one of India's important women's studies archives, this is a good chance for you.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have an M.A. in History or an M.Lib degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Essential Skill: Knowledge of Digital Library Management is a must.
• Preferred: Candidates who have experience in setting up a Digital Archive will be given preference.

Salary

• The salary for this post is not mentioned in the notification.
• Pay will be fixed by the university as per its rules for temporary appointments. Please check with the Research Centre for Women's Studies for exact details.

Selection Process

Selection is based on your qualifications and the application you send. The Research Centre will shortlist suitable candidates:

1. Application Screening: Your bio-data and qualifications will be checked against the eligibility rules.
2. Interview / Interaction: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or discussion (as decided by the centre).

There is no written exam for this post.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your complete bio-data with details of your qualifications and any digital archive or library experience.
2. Email your application and bio-data to awaarchives@rcws.sndt.ac.in.
3. Make sure your application reaches before the last date.

This is an email-based application. There is no online form or application fee mentioned in the notification.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Send Application: 22 July 2026

• Manage and organise the records and collections at the AWA Archives for Women
• Set up and maintain the digital archive and digital library systems
• Catalogue, index, and preserve historical documents and material on women's studies
• Help researchers and visitors find and access archive material
• Digitise old records and keep proper backups of digital files
• Follow archival standards for storage, handling, and preservation
• Prepare reports on the archive's collections and usage