Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released advertisement number IIT/SRIC/C/SNPF/2026/101, announcing 1 vacancy for the Project Assistant [PA] – Research post on a project-based engagement. Applicants must possess a Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal, with a consolidated amount of up to 30000 depending upon the qualification and experience. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications on or before 22 October 2026 after depositing the application fee through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking and mentioning the transaction details in the form. The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications and experience followed by an interview.
IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Advertisement No.
IIT/SRIC/C/SNPF/2026/101
Post Name(s)
Project Assistant [PA] – Research
Total Vacancies
1
Pay
Upto 30000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Desired Experience
Experience in soil microbiology, bacterial medium preparation, culturing, maintenance of cultures.
Basic analytical chemistry, including protein, DNA, sugar estimation, preparation of samples for AAS, ICP and IC, etc.
IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years (Age as on last date of advertisement). Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant Salary
Post
Pay / Stipend
Project Assistant [PA] – Research
Upto 30000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant
Deposit the application fee through RTGS, NEFT, or net banking into the specified IIT SRIC-OM Account.
Note down the transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID.
Visit the official online application portal of IIT Kharagpur Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy.
Fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and professional details.
Enter the bank transaction details into the application form.
Review the filled application form carefully and submit it on or before 22 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant Important Instructions
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.
Age is calculated as on the last date of the advertisement.
Tenure is for 12 months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
The project is titled “Microbial solutions for sustainable and regenerative agriculture: improvement of nitrogen and phosphorous flux” under Project Code – C/SNPF in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology.
