Overview
IIT Kharagpur has announced a single Junior Research Fellowship post for 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates across India. The post requires a B.Tech in CSE, ECE, or IT with a valid GATE score and a high CGPA. The upper age limit is 28 years, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Visually Handicapped and female candidates. The salary is up to Rs. 37,000. Applications must be submitted online by 20 March 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Qualification
- B.TECH in CSE, ECE, IT + high CGPA with VALID GATE Score. Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests CSIR-UGC, NET, GATE, or other national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
- Vacancies
- 1
- Last date to apply
- 20 March 2026
Important Dates
| advertisement_date | 22 January 2026 |
| last_date_to_apply | 20 March 2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Across India: 1
Selection Process
Scholars are selected through National Eligibility Tests CSIR-UGC, NET, GATE, and other national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER, etc.
How to Apply
Verify eligibility criteria., Download and read the notification PDF., Fill out the online application form., Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates)., Pay the application fee (if applicable)., Submit the application before the deadline., Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
advertisement date: 22 January 2026; last date to apply: 20 March 2026
What is the application fee?
General: NIL; OBC: NIL; Female: NIL; SC/ST: NIL
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit is 28 years. Relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped / Visually Handicapped and female applicants.
What is the selection process?
Scholars are selected through National Eligibility Tests CSIR-UGC, NET, GATE, and other national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER, etc.