IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) Research Associate (RA) – Research Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the official website https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Recruitment 2026.

Candidates with a Ph.D., MD, MS, MDS or equivalent degree, or candidates having 3 years of research, teaching, and design & development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal and a maximum age limit of 35 years are eligible to apply for this Research Associate (RA) post. The online application process for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Recruitment 2026 is open and will remain available until 23 October 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) – Research Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) – Research Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) – Research Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Research Associate (RA) – Research:
  • Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree
  • MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience and at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal

Application Fee

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any

Salary / Stipend

• Research Associate (RA) – Research: Upto Rs.0 (depending upon qualification & experience)

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Short-listing based on information uploaded at the time of online application
• Document/testimonial verification

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) – Research Recruitment 2026.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 23-10-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIT Kharagpur to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct 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.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) – Research Recruitment 2026 – Important Links