Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, one of the country's leading technical institutes, has announced recruitment for a single Research Associate (RA) - Research post. The position is project-based and falls under the institute's Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy scheme, with the posting located in New Delhi. The role suits researchers seeking to contribute to an ongoing sponsored research project at the institute.
IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026IIT/SRIC/R/NGS/2026/111
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
23 Oct
5 days left
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Last date 23 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Opentill 23 Oct
About IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Advertisement No.
- IIT/SRIC/R/NGS/2026/111
- Post Name
- Research Associate (RA) - Research
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech, for candidates who do not hold a Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree
- Credentials Required
- At least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal, for MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech candidates
- Pay Scale
- Upto Rs. 0 (depending upon qualification and experience)
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate (RA) - Research
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) - Research | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate (RA) - Research
Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree, or MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience and at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) - Research | Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree, or MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience and at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Age Relaxation
Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any
Application Fee
All
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Short-listing based on the information uploaded at the time of online application.
- 2Document Verification
Verification of documents and testimonials to confirm the eligibility of the candidates.
Salary Structure
Upto Rs. 0 (depending upon qualification and experience)
How to Apply
- 1Submit the application online on or before 23-10-2026 through the IIT Kharagpur SRIC portal.
- 2Fill in personal, educational and contact details in the application form.
- 3Upload 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
- This is a project-based position tied to a specific research project and is not a permanent post at the institute.
- Applications are accepted only through the online portal of the IIT Kharagpur SRIC department; hard copies are not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit a hard copy of my application?
No. IIT Kharagpur accepts applications only through the online portal of its SRIC department; hard copies are not accepted.
Is this a permanent job?
No. The Research Associate (RA) - Research post is project-based and tied to a specific research project, so it is not a permanent position at the institute.
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