Career

Vacancy

Bharat Ki Soch, a think tank committed to researching and revitalizing the insights of Indian wisdom and applying them to contemporary policy challenges and governance frameworks, is desirous of supporting research in the following thematic areas:

  1. Governance
  2. National Security
  3. Economy, Commerce and Finance
  4. Environment and Sustainability
  5. Agriculture and Food Security
  6. Health Nutrition and Wellbeing

To this end, Bharat ki Soch invites applications for the positions of:

  1. Senior Research Fellow
  2. Junior Research Fellow
  3. Intern
  4. Social Media & Creative Research Interns
  5. Campus Ambassador

Responsibilities and qualifications are outlined as follows:

Location: New Delhi, India
Responsibilities: Research, Publication and Outreach on any two of the above-mentioned areas.

The Fellow is expected to explore the above-mentioned thematic areas by consulting ancient Indian texts, and outlining how the insights from early times might be relevant to contemporary policy and practice.

Tasks

  1. Carrying out in depth research on Governance / National Security / Economy, Commerce and Finance / Environment and Sustainability / Agriculture and Food Security / Health Nutrition and Wellbeing of ancient times of India
  2. Identify texts that address the above themes
  3. Synthesise existing studies on these to produce literature review
  4. Select and introduce passages for sourcebooks
  5. Engage in conversation with experts on these areas, at events or for newsletters/blogs
  6. Convene masterclasses and workshops with experts on the areas selected
  7. Writing articles on the above themes
  8. Organize exhibitions, conferences, lectures for public outreach
  9. Overviews (15,000 words) of studies on the areas identified
  10. Anthologies with excerpts from texts organised thematically
  11. Translations of unpublished works/chapters from works
  12. Organise conferences, round tables, workshops, exhibitions

Commitment: Full-time, on all official working days

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  1. PhD Degree in Ancient Indian History
  2. Knowledge of Ancient scriptures is a must
  3. Excellent written and spoken skills in English, Hindi
  4. Three plus years of relevant work experience

Desirable

  1. Competence in reading premodern sources in at least one South Asian language (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Farsi, Tamil…)
  2. Experience of university teaching/academic editing/exhibition curation/organising public lectures
  3. Ability to initiate and drive projects

Location: New Delhi, India
Responsibilities: Research, Publication and Outreach on any two of the above-mentioned areas.

The Fellow is expected to explore the above-mentioned thematic areas by consulting ancient Indian texts, and outlining how the insights from early times might be relevant to contemporary policy and practice.

Tasks

  1. Carrying out in depth research on Governance / National Security / Economy, Commerce and Finance / Environment and Sustainability / Agriculture and Food Security / Health Nutrition and Wellbeing of ancient times of India
  2. Identify texts that address the above themes
  3. Synthesise existing studies on these to produce literature review
  4. Select and introduce passages for sourcebooks
  5. Engage in conversation with experts on these areas, at events or for newsletters/blogs
  6. Convene masterclasses and workshops with experts on the areas selected
  7. Writing articles on the above themes
  8. Organize exhibitions, conferences, lectures for public outreach
  9. Overviews (15,000 words) of studies on the areas identified
  10. Anthologies with excerpts from texts organised thematically
  11. Translations of unpublished works/chapters from works
  12. Organise conferences, round tables, workshops, exhibitions

Commitment: Full-time, on all official working days

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  1. PhD Degree in Ancient Indian History
  2. Knowledge of Ancient scriptures is a must
  3. Excellent written and spoken skills in English, Hindi
  4. Upto three years of relevant work experience

Desirable

  1. Competence in reading premodern sources in at least one South Asian language (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Farsi, Tamil…)
  2. Experience of university teaching/academic editing/exhibition curation/organising public lectures
  3. Ability to initiate and drive projects

Location: New Delhi, India
Responsibilities: Research, Publication and Outreach on any of the above-mentioned areas.

The Intern is expected to explore the above-mentioned thematic areas by consulting ancient Indian texts, and outlining how the insights from early times might be relevant to contemporary policy and practice.

Tasks

  1. Assist in identifying and reviewing primary texts relevant to the themes
  2. Support literature reviews and research synthesis
  3. Extract and summarise key passages from classical sourcebooks
  4. Assist in drafting articles, concept notes, briefs
  5. Assist in curating content for newsletters
  6. Provide research inputs for conferences, roundtables and public lectures
  7. Support in organising workshops, conferences, roundtables, exhibitions etc.

Commitment: Full-time, on all official working days

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  1. MA in Ancient Indian History
  2. Knowledge of Ancient scriptures
  3. Demonstrated interest in ancient Indian knowledge systems
  4. Excellent written and spoken skills in English, Hindi

Desirable

  1. Competence in reading premodern sources in at least one South Asian language (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Farsi, Tamil…)
  2. Prior research, academic writing or editorial experience

Interested candidates may email applications to Ms Swati Srivastava De, at contact@bharatkisoch.com.

Are you passionate about India’s rich intellectual heritage? Do you have the skills to turn 2,000-year-old insights into 60-second reels and viral threads?

Bharat Ki Soch, New Delhi’s premier think tank, is looking for creative minds to help us bridge the gap between Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Contemporary Challenges. We don’t just want researchers; we want storytellers who can make Indian wisdom trend.

The Role: Creative Outreach & Synthesis

You will be at the intersection of history and hashtags:

  • Trend-Spotting: Identify ancient concepts (Governance, Ethics, Sustainability) that resonate with today’s youth.
  • Content Alchemy: Transform complex texts into high-impact infographics, X threads, and short-form video scripts.
  • Digital Strategy: Help manage our social media operations and master the algorithms to spread IKS globally.
  • Creative Briefs: Draft punchy articles and concept notes that make “ancient” feel “urgent.”

Who You Are?

  • A Humanities Student/Grad: Background in History, Pol Science, Lit, Sociology, or Economics.
  • Digital Native: You live and breathe social media and understand what makes content shareable.
  • Culturally Rooted: You have a foundational interest in Indian Scriptures and a desire to see them applied to modern problems.
  • Bilingual: Fluent in English and at least one Indian language.

The Details

  • Location: New Delhi (In-office, 5 days/week).
  • Duration: 2 Months (with potential for extension).
  • Stipend: INR 10,000 / month.

How to Apply?

Ready to revitalize Bharat’s narrative? Send your CV and a brief portfolio (or links to content you’ve created) to: Ms. Swati Srivastava De | contact@bharatkisoch.com

Location: New Delhi

Duration: 6 Months, with performance review every 2 months.

Representation: 2 Ambassadors from each college.

Eligibility

  1. Currently enrolled in 2nd and 3rd year students
  2. All disciplines are eligible
  3. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Law, Political Science, Economics, History, Sanskrit, International Relations, Defence and Strategic Studies, or Media Studies

Incentives

  1. Exposure to how think tanks work
  2. Exclusive access to skill-based workshops and closed-door discussions featuring diplomats, scholars, and policy experts at the Delhi Office
  3. Post-completion certificate; exemplary students will receive a formal letter of recommendation
  4. Opportunity to contribute to ‘Idea Lab,’ our exclusive platform for young scholars to publish research on our six pillars of work
  5. Student Ambassadors will earn payment for every publication accepted
  6. Mentorship from Bharat Ki Soch faculties

Responsibilities

  1. Raise awareness about ancient Indian wisdom and Bharat Ki Soch within your institution
  2. Coordinate student engagements, discussions, and academic activities on campus
  3. Act as the institutional liaison between your college and Bharat Ki Soch
  4. Learn, intern, and contribute to ongoing research and publication activities
  5. Promote participation in Idea Lab and other think tank initiatives

Important Dates

  1. Application Open: 10 April, 2026
  2. Last Date for Receiving Application: 30 April, 2026
  3. Program Start: 5 May, 2026

How to Apply

Ready to revitalize Bharat’s narrative? Send your CV and a brief portfolio
(or links to content you’ve created) to Ms. Swati Srivastava De at
contact@bharatkisoch.com.