Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, a premier technical institute in Telangana, has invited applications for Senior Project Staff positions on a project basis. The openings cover Senior Language Editor and Senior Research Fellow roles in Sanskrit, language processing and Ayurveda, with six posts in total. The positions relate to Sanskrit computing and Ayurveda knowledge work under the institute's research projects.
IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 - Senior Language Editor and Senior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
15 Oct
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About IIT Hyderabad Senior Project Staff Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
- Post Name
- Senior Language Editor, Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing and Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit
- Job Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Till 31st March, 2027
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Language Editor
2
Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing
2
Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit
2
Total6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Language Editor | 2 |
| Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing | 2 |
| Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit | 2 |
| Grand Total | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Language Editor2 posts
- Qualification
- M.A. in Sanskrit with strong background in Kaaraka and Samaasa; experience in using Samsaadhanii tools.
- Experience
- Experience in using Samsaadhanii tools.
- Desirable
- Prior experience of Language Analysis or Annotation
- Tenure
- Till 31st March, 2027
- HRA
- Not Applicable
Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing2 posts
- Qualification
- M.A. in Sanskrit with strong background in morphology; experience in using Samsaadhanii tools; experience in the use of Finite State Automaton for Language Processing; knowledge of Python Programming.
- Experience
- Experience in using Samsaadhanii tools and in the use of Finite State Automaton for Language Processing.
- Desirable
- Knowledge of AI and LLMs
- Tenure
- Till 31st March, 2027
- HRA
- Not Applicable
Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit2 posts
- Qualification
- M.D. in Ayurveda; good knowledge of Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam; M.A. in Sanskrit with good knowledge of Vyaakarana.
- Desirable
- Knowledge of E-readers on the Samsaadhanii Platform
- Tenure
- Till 31st March, 2027
- HRA
- Not Applicable
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Selection will be based on an interview conducted by the selection committee of IIT Hyderabad.
Salary Structure
Senior Language Editor
Pay: Rs. 40,000/- per month
Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing
Pay: Rs. 45,000/- per month
Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit
Pay: Rs. 45,000/- per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Language Editor | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
| Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing | Rs. 45,000/- per month |
| Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit | Rs. 45,000/- per month |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed CV in PDF format with personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph.
- 3Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- 4Email the complete application to [email protected] before the last date.
- 5Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
Important Details
- The posts are project-based and the tenure runs till 31st March, 2027.
- HRA is not applicable to any of the three posts.
- Candidates are advised to confirm they meet the prescribed essential qualifications and experience before applying.
- Senior Language Editor: M.A. in Sanskrit with strong background in Kaaraka and Samaasa; experience in using Samsaadhanii tools.
- Desirable: prior experience of Language Analysis or Annotation.
- Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing: M.A. in Sanskrit with strong background in morphology; experience in using Samsaadhanii tools; experience in the use of Finite State Automaton for Language Processing; knowledge of Python Programming.
- Desirable: knowledge of AI and LLMs.
- Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit: M.D. in Ayurveda; good knowledge of Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam
- M.A. in Sanskrit with good knowledge of Vyaakarana.
- Desirable: knowledge of E-readers on the Samsaadhanii Platform.
Desirable Qualifications
Senior Language Editor
Desirable Qualification: Prior experience of Language Analysis or Annotation
Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of AI and LLMs
Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of E-readers on the Samsaadhanii Platform
| Post | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Language Editor | Prior experience of Language Analysis or Annotation |
| Senior Research Fellow – Sanskrit / Language Processing | Knowledge of AI and LLMs |
| Senior Research Fellow – Ayurveda / Sanskrit | Knowledge of E-readers on the Samsaadhanii Platform |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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