ISI Project Linked Person Recruitment 2026

ISI Kolkata is hiring 1 Project Linked Person in the Linguistic Research Unit. If you have a first class M.A. in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics with language documentation experience, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 30 June 2026 by 6:00 PM IST. Salary is a consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month with no other allowances.

Indian Statistical Institute Project Linked Person Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata has issued Advertisement No. No.PU/507/ADV/553 dated 15 June 2026 for one Project Linked Person post. The role is for the project titled Documentation and Digitisation for Sustainable Development of Indi/Ave: A Critically Endangered Tribal Language of South Odisha (2025-2028). The appointment is purely temporary and is initially up to 31 March 2027 from the date of joining.

The post suits candidates who can work on language documentation, digitisation, transcription and community-based field data. The notice mentions field work in remote, rural and tribal areas, so comfort with culturally sensitive documentation work is important.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Degree: You need a first class M.A. in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics.
• Core knowledge: You should have good knowledge of language documentation.
• Experience: You need experience in collecting data on endangered tribal languages or projects relating to tribal languages.

Desirable Skills

• Office tools: Working knowledge of Excel and MS Office.
• Recording skills: Experience with audio/video recording for documentation using tools such as Zoom, Toscani or mobile setups.
• Annotation tools: Proficiency in annotation tools is desirable.
• Language data work: Skills in translation, transliteration, transcription and glossing.
• Field work: Ability to work in remote, rural and tribal areas with sensitivity to local customs and informed consent protocols.
• Academic work: Research paper presentation in conferences or publication in journals is desirable.
• Language: Working knowledge of Odia is desirable.

Age Limit

• Maximum age should not exceed 35 years as on 30 June 2026.
• Age relaxation: Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules will apply.
• Additional relaxation: Age relaxation may be given to outstanding candidates or candidates with relevant experience.

Salary

• Monthly salary: Rs. 25,000 consolidated.
• Allowances: No other allowances are mentioned in the notice.
• Tenure: Initially up to 31 March 2027 from the date of joining.
• Extension: The appointment may be extended later or ended earlier based on performance and fund availability.

Selection Process

ISI Kolkata will shortlist and select candidates through application screening and interview. The notice also says a written/programming test may be conducted for shortlisting if required.

1. Email application: Send your cover letter and signed current resume before 30 June 2026 by 6:00 PM IST.
2. Screening: ISI will check qualification, language documentation experience and supporting documents.
3. Written/programming test if required: A test may be used only for shortlisting, if the institute decides it is needed.
4. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and details will be sent to their email ID.
5. Document and medical verification: At joining, selected candidates must produce originals and a medical fitness certificate from the Institute Medical Officer.

The notice says no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the post. The institute also says it may choose not to appoint anyone if suitable selection is not made.

How to Apply

1. Write a cover letter addressed to the Professor-in-Charge, Social Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute.
2. Mention the project name clearly in the cover letter.
3. Prepare a signed current resume in English with all details requested in the notice.
4. Attach self-attested scanned copies of all documents and testimonials.
5. Email the application to mendembapuji@gmail.com before 30 June 2026 by 6:00 PM IST.
6. Keep originals ready for verification if selected for joining.

Details to Include in Resume

• Name in block letters and a passport-size photograph.
• Permanent and present address, email ID and mobile number.
• Parent or spouse name and date of birth.
• Academic qualifications with percentage of marks from 10th class onward.
• Experience details, if any.
• Aadhaar card number and SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled status, where applicable.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 15 June 2026
• Application Start: 15 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 30 June 2026
• Application Deadline Time: 6:00 PM IST
• Initial Appointment Up To: 31 March 2027
• Interview Date: To be communicated by email to shortlisted candidates

• Collect and organise language data related to endangered tribal languages
• Support documentation and digitisation work for the Indi/Ave language project
• Prepare transcription, transliteration, translation and glossing of language data
• Handle audio and video recording work during documentation activities
• Work with tribal communities while following cultural norms and informed consent practices
• Maintain project records, field notes and supporting digital files carefully
• Assist the Linguistic Research Unit with reports, presentations and research outputs