SORI Ujjain Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

Scindia Oriental Research Institute (SORI), under Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain is hiring for 5 temporary posts under the Ministry of Culture's Gyaan Bharatam Mission for manuscript survey, conservation, and digitization work. If you have a postgraduate degree in Sanskrit or Ancient Indian History (or a Computer Science background for the Technology Expert post), you can walk in for an interview. The walk-in interview is on 22 July 2026 at 11:00 AM. Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month depending on the post.

Scindia Oriental Research Institute (SORI) Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

The Scindia Oriental Research Institute (SORI), functioning under Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, has released a walk-in interview notice for 5 purely temporary posts under the Ministry of Culture's Gyaan Bharatam scheme. This national mission works to survey, conserve, digitize, and research India's manuscript heritage, and SORI has been asked to function as an independent centre for this work in Ujjain. These posts support manuscript survey, cataloguing, conservation, digitization, and translation work at the institute. No written exam is required — selection happens through a direct walk-in interview. Candidates with the right postgraduate qualifications and research or conservation experience should attend with all supporting documents.

Vacancy Breakdown

All 5 posts are for the same project centre, and you can only apply for one post at a time based on which qualification and experience you match.

Who Can Apply?

Each post has its own qualification and experience requirement, so check carefully which one matches your background before you attend:

Centre Coordinator (Rs. 50,000/month):

• You need a postgraduate degree in Sanskrit, Ancient Indian History, or a related subject.
• Experience: About 10 years of experience in manuscript-related work.

Survey & Cataloguing Expert, Conservation Expert, Script and Language Expert (Rs. 30,000/month each):

• You need a postgraduate degree in Sanskrit, Ancient Indian History, or a related subject.
• Experience: About 5 years of relevant experience in manuscript survey, conservation work, or translation and language work, depending on the post you apply for.

Technology Expert (Rs. 30,000/month):

• You need a graduate degree in Computer Science, an MCA, or a PG Diploma in Computer Applications.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in digitization work.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated monthly salary between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 50,000, depending on the post.
• Salary will only be paid once funds are released by the Gyaan Bharatam Mission, New Delhi, so payment may follow the mission's release schedule.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection happens through a walk-in interview only, in these steps:

1. Document Verification: Bring your original certificates and documents for verification at the venue.
2. Walk-in Interview: A direct interview with the selection panel to assess your subject knowledge and relevant experience.

These posts are purely temporary and can be terminated at any time. After one year, your continuation on the post depends on a review and re-approval from the Gyaan Bharatam Mission, so this is best suited to candidates comfortable with a project-based role.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your bio-data along with all educational and experience certificates in original.
2. Reach Scindia Oriental Research Institute, Dewas Road, Ujjain by 11:00 AM on 22 July 2026.
3. Carry your original documents plus one self-attested photocopy of each document.
4. Appear directly for the walk-in interview — there is no online or postal application for these posts.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 22 July 2026

• Coordinate manuscript survey, cataloguing, and digitization activities at the centre
• Survey rare manuscripts across the region and prepare detailed catalogues
• Handle conservation and preservation of ancient manuscripts using standard methods
• Digitize manuscripts using scanning and imaging tools
• Translate and interpret manuscripts written in old scripts and languages
• Maintain accurate records of survey, cataloguing, and conservation work
• Report progress regularly to the project coordinator and mission authorities
• Assist with documentation and compliance required for the Gyaan Bharatam Mission