MSU Baroda Survey & Cataloguing Expert Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply Offline by 25 Sep (Gujarat)

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU Baroda) has released the Survey & Cataloguing Expert Notification 2026 for 5 contractual vacancies covering manuscript survey, conservation and script expertise. Is MSU Baroda Survey & Cataloguing Expert Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification is officially live, with offline applications accepted up to 25 September 2026. Candidates holding relevant Master's or Bachelor's degrees in Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Linguistics, Manuscriptology, Chemistry, History, Urdu or Persian can apply for this contractual role in Vadodara, Gujarat. Selected experts will work on manuscript survey, cataloguing, conservation and script/language documentation projects at MSU Baroda. The selection process consists of application submission followed by a walk-in interview, with no separate written test. The salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month depending on the post. This recruitment supports MSU Baroda's manuscript preservation and heritage documentation work, involving surveying, cataloguing and conserving historical manuscripts and translating rare scripts and languages. Candidates must submit their offline application to MSU Baroda by 25 September 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates applying for the Conservation Expert role should specifically confirm they hold formal training in Conservation of Manuscripts and Art objects from a reputed national-level institution such as NRLC, of not less than six months, since this is a mandatory requirement alongside educational qualification and experience. The Assistant Conservator posts, the only Bachelor's-level entry point among the four positions, carry no stated minimum years of experience, unlike the other three roles which each require 5 years.

Survey & Cataloguing Expert: Master's in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit/Linguistics/Manuscriptology, or History/Archaeology/Library Science with Diploma in Manuscriptology/Conservation, plus 5 years' experience. Conservation Expert: Master's in Science (Chemistry) or Fine Arts/Art Conservation, plus 5 years' experience and formal conservation training (e.g. NRLC, min. 6 months). Assistant Conservator: Bachelor's in Science (Chemistry) or Fine Arts/Art Conservation. Script & Language Expert: Master's in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit/History/Urdu/Persian or Eighth Schedule language, with script expertise and 5 years' experience.

Not specified in the official notification.

• Survey & Cataloguing Expert requires a Master's in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit/Linguistics/Manuscriptology, or History/Archaeology/Library Science with a Diploma in Manuscriptology or Conservation, plus minimum 5 years' relevant experience
• Conservation Expert requires a Master's in Science with Chemistry, or Fine Arts, or Art Conservation/History/Archaeology/Museology, plus 5 years' experience and formal conservation training from a national-level institution such as NRLC
• Assistant Conservator requires a Bachelor's in Science with Chemistry, or Fine Arts, or Art Conservation/History/Archaeology/Museology — no minimum experience stated
• Script & Language Expert requires a Master's in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit/History/Urdu/Persian or an Eighth Schedule language, with script expertise (Brahmi, Sarada, Grantha, Bengali, Odiya, Telugu, Tamil, etc.) and 5 years' experience in script reading and translation
• Script & Language Expert candidates should be prepared to demonstrate practical script-reading expertise and editorial/documentation support capability at interview
• No application fee applies for any category

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Survey & Cataloguing Expert: Rs. 40,000/- per month. Conservation Expert: Rs. 40,000/- per month. Assistant Conservator: Rs. 30,000/- per month. Script & Language Expert: Rs. 40,000/- per month.

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website, msubaroda.ac.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct information
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 25 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form and the postal receipt for future reference