Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/HPT_SALARY/2026/107, notifying 2 project-based vacancies for the Research Associate (RA) post. Eligible candidates possessing a Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or ME/M.Tech with 3 years experience can apply online under the 2026 recruitment drive. The notified consolidated pay is Upto 67000 depending on qualification and experience, with the application fee deposited through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking and transaction details mentioned in the form. The selection process consists of shortlisting based on minimum qualifications and experience, followed by an interview. The last date to submit applications is 24 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Advertisement No.
IIT/SRIC/R/HPT_SALARY/2026/107
Post Name(s)
Research Associate (RA) – Research
Total Vacancies
2
Pay
Upto 67000 (depending on qualification and experience)
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There are a total of 2 vacancies available for the Research Associate post.
Post Name
Vacancies
Research Associate (RA) – Research
2
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Eligibility Criteria
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Qualification Required
Post
Qualification Required
Research Associate (RA) – Research
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: Candidate with interdisciplinary research experience in designing and developing food processing machinery, and its validation with field trials. (Essential Qualification for RA includes Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Agricultural Engineering/Food Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Instrumentation or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after ME/M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering/Food Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Instrumentation with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal).
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Research Associate (RA) – Research
Rs. 67000 per month for Ph.D. holders and Rs. 61000 per month for M. Tech. holders (Consolidated compensation upto 67000 depending on qualification and experience)
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate
Visit the official IIT Kharagpur recruitment portal or access the online application link.
Review the detailed notification for advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/HPT_SALARY/2026/107.
Deposit any applicable application fee through RTGS/NEFT/Net Banking using the provided bank account details and note the transaction UTR number or transaction ID.
Fill out the online application form with your personal, educational, and experience details, including transaction reference numbers.
Submit the online application form on or before 24 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate 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.
The tenure of the position is 12 months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
Transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID must be mentioned in the application form.
