Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, one of India's premier engineering institutions, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Assistant (Tech Support) under a sponsored research project. A single vacancy is on offer for this temporary, project-based assignment in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The role forms part of a project on archaeometallurgy and heritage materials science, sponsored by the Indian Knowledge Systems Division of the Ministry of Education, and offers candidates a chance to work in an interdisciplinary research environment at the Kharagpur campus in West Bengal.
IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 - Project Assistant (Tech Support) Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026IIT/SRIC/R/EAK/2026/101
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
09 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed09 Oct
About IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant (Tech Support) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Advertisement No.
- IIT/SRIC/R/EAK/2026/101
- Post Name
- Project Assistant - Tech Support
- Job Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Upto Rs. 20,000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
- Tenure
- 24 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Assistant - Tech Support
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant - Tech Support | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Assistant - Tech Support
Bachelors degree in the appropriate discipline. Desired Experience: Mechanical / Metallurgy / Physics / Chemistry / Geology.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant - Tech Support | Bachelors degree in the appropriate discipline. Desired Experience: Mechanical / Metallurgy / Physics / Chemistry / Geology. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on the last date of advertisement (09-10-2026)
Age Relaxation
Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
Application Fee
General / Male / OBC
Nil
Female
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee, if deposited, is to be paid through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking to Bank: State Bank of India (00202), Bank Address: P.O. Kharagpur Technology, Dist. Midnapore, West Bengal - 721302, A/C Name: IIT SRIC-OM Account, A/C No: 39502115210, IFSC: SBIN0000202, SWIFT: SBININBB339. Transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID) must be mentioned in the application form.
Selection Process
- 1Application Screening
Applications are screened against the prescribed qualification and desired experience.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; the prescribed qualifications and experience are the minimum and mere possession does not entitle a candidate to be called.
Salary Structure
Upto Rs. 20,000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the IIT Kharagpur official website on or before the last date.
- 2Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- 4Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- 5Review all details carefully and submit the form.
- 6Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature and certificates in the prescribed format
Important Details
- The assignment is purely time bound and is for the research project 'Archaeometallurgy and Heritage Materials Science for Interdisciplinary Research, Education and Dissemination at IIT Kharagpur' (Project Code R/EAK), sponsored by the Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
- The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
Project Details
Project Name
Details: Archaeometallurgy and Heritage Materials Science for Interdisciplinary Research, Education and Dissemination at IIT Kharagpur
Project Code
Details: R/EAK
Department
Details: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
PI/Co-PI
Details: Prof./Dr. Jayanta Das
Sponsoring Agency
Details: Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (AICTE Headquarters, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, PIN 110070)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Archaeometallurgy and Heritage Materials Science for Interdisciplinary Research, Education and Dissemination at IIT Kharagpur |
| Project Code | R/EAK |
| Department | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| PI/Co-PI | Prof./Dr. Jayanta Das |
| Sponsoring Agency | Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (AICTE Headquarters, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, PIN 110070) |
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