IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated November 03, 2026 11:09 AM
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Essential Qualification

• Candidates must possess either of the following:
• i) Ph.D. / MD / MS / MDS or equivalent degree, OR
• ii) 3 years of research, teaching, design, and development experience after MVSc / M.Pharm / ME / M.Tech, with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Age Limit

• The age limit is 35 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. The notice states that age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any.
• The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility of the post.

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How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate - Research

• IIT Kharagpur has invited applications through online mode for this assignment. The notice does not print the portal address; it was published on the IIT Kharagpur ERP system. Applications must be submitted by 14 November 2026.
• The application fee is Rs. 0 for all categories. The notice gives the following bank account for depositing the application fee through RTGS/NEFT/Net Banking:
• The transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID etc.) should be mentioned in the Application Form.

Selection and Interview

• The notice states that 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.

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• IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Online Application ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• IIT Kharagpur Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/IIC/2026/102 PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Q1. How many vacancies are there in IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026?

• There is 1 post of Research Associate - Research under Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/IIC/2026/102.

Q3. What qualification is required for the IIT Kharagpur Research Associate post?

• Candidates need a Ph.D. / MD / MS / MDS or equivalent degree, or 3 years of research, teaching, design, and development experience after MVSc / M.Pharm / ME / M.Tech with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Q4. What is the age limit for the IIT Kharagpur Research Associate post?

• The age limit is 35 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any.

Q5. What is the salary of the IIT Kharagpur Research Associate?

• The consolidated compensation is up to Rs. 61,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.

Q6. Is there any application fee for the IIT Kharagpur Research Associate post?

• The application fee is Rs. 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST candidates.