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Jadavpur University, Kolkata, will hold a walk-in interview on 27 November 2026 for one (1) Domain Expert, with reporting time 11.00 am at the School of Cultural Texts and Records (SCTR), Rabindra Bhavan (5th Floor), Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700032. The Domain Expert will work on the British Library Endangered Archive Programme project (EAP 1849) and receive Rs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated) for 21 months, on a purely temporary and contractual basis. The notice prints no age limit for the post (“No age limit”).

Jadavpur University Domain Expert Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not mention an application fee.

About Jadavpur University Domain Expert

Jadavpur University is a university in Kolkata (Kolkata 700032), and this notice is issued by its Registrar. The Domain Expert post is for the British Library Endangered Archive Programme project titled “Digitisation of shellac and cardboard audio disk records published from 1902 to mid-1930s in various vernaculars of India” (EAP 1849). The principal investigator of the project is Dr. Chhandam Chakrabarty, Associate Professor, Department of Bengali, Jadavpur University.

Posts and Eligibility

There is one (1) Domain Expert post. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for 21 months at Rs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated), and the notice states “No age limit” for the post.

Essential Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in any subject.
• Demonstrable experience in the early twentieth century sound recording industry, especially Pathephone, Beka, Nicole, Viel-o-phone, Ramagraph, Shahenshahi, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

• Published works in the area concerned.
• Experience in presenting the early twentieth century recordings in the public domain.

Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions before appearing for the interview. Check the official notification for the exact eligibility wording for the post.

Jadavpur University Domain Expert Job Description

According to the notice, the selected Domain Expert will be expected to:

• Guide in the implementation of the project by sharing cultural as well as technical expertise in maintaining and preserving the oldest audio recordings in an archive.
• Identify, handle and organise shellac and cardboard audio disk records and related archival materials along with their metadata, catalogues and archival descriptions (the key responsibilities of the Domain Expert).

What to Bring

Application forms are available at the University Information Office. Candidates are requested to appear before the Selection Committee with the following:

1. Filled-in Application form (available at the University Information Office)
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae
3. Original testimonials in support of qualifications and experience
4. One set of self-attested photocopies of all testimonials and certificates
5. Photo identity proof
6. Recent passport-size photograph

What Happens on the Day

Candidates report at 11.00 am on 27 November 2026 at the SCTR venue and appear before the Selection Committee with the documents listed above. The decision of the University / Selection Committee in all matters relating to selection shall be final.

Important Instructions

• The post is purely temporary and contractual and will not confer any claim for regular appointment in Jadavpur University.
• The appointment will be made for the period mentioned (21 months).
• The appointment may be terminated anytime due to unavailability of funds and unsatisfactory performance.
• The University reserves the right not to fill up the post(s) if circumstances so warrant.
• No TA/DA shall be paid for appearing at the interview.

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