IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has announced 1 vacancy for the Senior Project Manager – Research post on a project-based engagement. The position is for 5 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier, under a purely time bound research project. The post offers a pay of upto Rs. 78,800 and applicants must possess a Ph.D with minimum 5 years experience OR MTech/ME/MDes/MBA/CA/ICWA with minimum 10 years working experience or B.Tech/BE/MA/MCA or equivalent degree. Eligible candidates can apply online under advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/NMH/2026/102, with the last date to submit applications on 27 October 2026.

IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Manager – Research at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification: Ph.D with minimum 5 years experience OR MTech/ME/MDes/MBA/CA/ICWA or equivalent degree with minimum 10 years working experience or B.Tech/BE/MA/MCA or equivalent degree. HRA as applicable.

Desired Experience & Criteria:

• The candidate should either possess a PhD degree or have completed their PhD synopsis seminar from a reputable institute/university/research lab in the field of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.
• Strong fundamental knowledge in the domains of mechanical behavior of materials and physical metallurgy.
• Previous experience in experimental work in the laboratory related to metallurgical sample preparation, operating test equipment, such as furnaces and testing equipment, is required.
• The candidate must have more than 2 research papers published in SCI-indexed international journals.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated compensation is upto Rs. 78,800 per month, depending on qualification and experience, along with HRA as applicable. The tenure of the assignment is 5 months or until the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Manager – Research

1. Submit applications online through the official institute recruitment portal before the last date.
2. Deposit the application fee (if applicable as per category) through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking into the designated bank account: STATE BANK OF INDIA (00202), P.O: KHARAGPUR TECHNOLOGY, DIST: MIDNAPORE, WEST BENGAL – 721302; Account Name: IIT SRIC-OM Account; Account No: 39502115210; IFSC Code: SBIN0000202; SWIFT Code: SBININBB339.
3. Mention the transaction details such as UTR Number or Transaction ID in the Application Form.

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