Overview
IIT Kharagpur has announced a single Junior Research Fellowship – Research post in Electrical Engineering for 24 months, with a salary of Rs. 37,000 per month. Eligibility requires a B.Tech. or M.Tech. with a valid GATE score and 60% academic performance, with age limit 28 years (with relaxation). Applications close on 18 January 2026. Candidates must apply online via the IIT Kharagpur website, following the steps outlined in the notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
- Qualification
- B.Tech. (or equivalent) with valid GATE (or equivalent) score in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering OR M.Tech. (or equivalent) with GATE (or equivalent) qualification in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering; Academic Performance: 60% (or CGPA 6.5) and above from Matriculation onward
- Vacancies
- 1
Important Dates
| advertisement_release_date | 23 December 2025 |
| online_application_end_date | 18 January 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Electrical Engineering Department: 1
Selection Process
Candidates selected through any one of the following national eligibility processes will be preferred: Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and GATE Scholars selected through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER. Desired Experience: Prior experience in Analog Integrated Circuit Design will get due preference; Experience in Power Management Integrated Circuit Design is highly valued.
How to Apply
Visit the official website, Navigate to the Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) section, Find the "Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026" notification (Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/HYM/2025/102), Read the official notification carefully, Click on the "Apply Online" link, Register with your email ID and mobile number, Fill in the online application form with correct and complete details, Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates, GATE Score Card), Transfer application fee through bank (RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking) and mention transaction details in the form, Submit the application and take a printout for your records
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
advertisement release date: 23 December 2025; online application end date: 18 January 2026
What is the age limit?
Upper Age Limit: 28 years; Age Relaxation: Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Visually Handicapped/Female applicants
What is the selection process?
Candidates selected through any one of the following national eligibility processes will be preferred: Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and GATE Scholars selected through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER. Desired Experience: Prior experience in Analog Integrated Circuit Design will get due preference; Experience in Power Management Integrated Circuit Design is highly valued.