IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 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 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026.

Candidates with a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Professional Degree with NET, GATE, or any national level examination qualification and a maximum age limit of 28 years are eligible to apply for this Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. The application process for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 is through Email and will remain available until 09 October 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the application details through the direct links provided below in this article.

IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 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.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through CSIR-UGC NET or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments.

Age Limit

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum age is 28 years.

Salary / Stipend

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000 + 10% HRA per month

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on merit
• Online interview in the third or fourth week of October 2026

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 09-10-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Important Links