Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, one of India's premier engineering and research institutions, has opened recruitment for a Project Research Associate position in its Department of Mathematics. There is a single vacancy for this temporary assignment under a sponsored research project on the design of advanced post-quantum cryptographic primitives for secure and efficient edge computing. The role offers research work in cryptography within a government-funded project led by the institute's faculty.
IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026IIT/SRIC/R/DQC/2026/102
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1
Last Date
19 Oct
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Last date 19 Oct 2026 · 1 day left
- Notification05 Oct
- Applications Opentill 19 Oct
About IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Advertisement No.
- IIT/SRIC/R/DQC/2026/102
- Post Name
- Project Research Associate
- 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
- Experience
- 2 years relevant experience with B.Tech / BE / MBBS / MA / M.Sc / MCA / MBA or equivalent degree; or 5 years relevant experience with B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com or equivalent degree
- Pay Scale
- Upto Rs. 85000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
- Tenure
- 24 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Research Associate
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Research Associate | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Research Associate
M.Tech / ME / MDes / MD or equivalent degree OR B.Tech / BE / MBBS / MA / M.Sc / MCA / MBA or equivalent degree with 2 years relevant experience. OR B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com or equivalent degree with 5 years relevant experience. Research experience in Cryptography is desirable.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Research Associate | M.Tech / ME / MDes / MD or equivalent degree OR B.Tech / BE / MBBS / MA / M.Sc / MCA / MBA or equivalent degree with 2 years relevant experience. OR B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com or equivalent degree with 5 years relevant experience. Research experience in Cryptography is desirable. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 35 years as on the last date of advertisement
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
Bank Name: STATE BANK OF INDIA (00202); Bank Address: P.O: KHARAGPUR TECHNOLOGY, DIST: MIDNAPORE; WEST BENGAL-721302; Name of Bank A/C: IIT SRIC-OM Account; Account No: 39502115210; IFSC Code: SBIN0000202; Swift Code: SBININBB339. Transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID etc.) should be mentioned in the Application Form.
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Candidates who meet the prescribed minimum qualifications and experience may be called for an interview.
Salary Structure
Upto Rs. 85000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
How to Apply
- 1Check eligibility for the Project Research Associate post through the official notification.
- 2Deposit any applicable fees via RTGS, NEFT or net banking using the provided bank account details and note the transaction UTR number or ID.
- 3Submit the application online through the institute's designated process before the last date.
- 4Enter the transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID in the application form.
- 5Complete and submit the online application by October 19, 2026.
Important Details
- The assignment is purely time bound and part of a research project undertaken in the Department of Mathematics.
- The qualifications and experience prescribed are minimum requirements and mere possession does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
- Age is calculated as on the last date of advertisement.
- Transaction details like UTR No. or Transaction ID must be correctly entered in the application form.
Research Project Details
Project: Design of Advanced Post-Quantum Cryptographic Primitives for Secure and Efficient Edge Computing (Project Code - R/DQC). Department: Mathematics. PI/Co-PI: Prof./Dr. Ratna Dutta. Sponsoring Agency: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply for the IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate post?
The notification does not mention any provision for final-year students; candidates must hold the prescribed degree and the relevant experience.
Is research experience in Cryptography mandatory?
No. Research experience in Cryptography is listed as desirable, not essential.
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