SRMIST Launches AI Recruitment Agent Scout

SRM Institute of Science and Technology launched Scout, an AI-powered recruitment agent for faculty hiring developed with Prayag.ai, on March 6, 2026. Scout automates workflows from resume screening to interview evaluation, using job-description analysis, resume-tailored conversational AI interviews, secure facial biometric authentication, knowledge assessments, and malpractice monitoring. The platform produces comprehensive evaluation reports and AI-backed hiring recommendations to streamline evidence-based faculty selection.