Overview
IIT Kharagpur has announced recruitment for two temporary posts – Project Research Scientist II (Non‑Medical) and Junior Research Fellowship – Research – with a total of 2 vacancies. Applications are to be submitted online by 11 March 2026. The posts require a postgraduate degree with experience or a PhD for the scientist role, and a GATE/NET qualified engineering/IT/CS graduate for the JRF role. Salary ranges up to Rs.67,000 and Rs.37,000 respectively. No application fee is charged. Applicants must meet the age limits of 40 and 28 years, with a 5‑year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Visually Handicapped and female candidates.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
- Qualification
- Project Research Scientist II: Post‑graduate degree with 3 years post‑qualification experience or PhD; Junior Research Fellowship: BE/B.Tech with valid GATE score, or M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc. with valid NET score in CSE/IT/ECE/Maths or CS related areas
- Vacancies
- 2
- Last date to apply
- 11 March 2026
Important Dates
| Application Deadline | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 March 2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical): 1; Junior Research Fellowship - Research: 1
Selection Process
Selection process details are provided in the official notification
How to Apply
Submit the application online on or before 11‑03‑2026, Use the Apply Online link (if available) or visit the official IIT Kharagpur website, Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details, Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format, Pay the application fee online (if applicable; in this case, no fee is charged), Review all details carefully before submitting the form, Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Project Research Scientist II, Junior Research Fellowship Posts?
Application Deadline: 11 March 2026; Last Date to Apply: 11 March 2026
What is the application fee?
General/Male/OBC: NIL; Female: NIL; SC/ST: NIL
What is the age limit?
Project Research Scientist II: maximum 40 years; Junior Research Fellowship: maximum 28 years (5‑year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Visually Handicapped and female applicants)
What is the selection process?
Selection process details are provided in the official notification