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IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy has released a new notification: IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026. The last date to apply is 19 November 2026. Apply only through the official website (iitkgp.ac.in).

Last checked: 05 Nov 2026, 4:50 pm

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Name of postIIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
OrganisationIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy
Advertisement no.IIT/SRIC/R/QTM/2026/102
Job locationAll India
Last date to apply19 November 2026
Pay / salaryThe consolidated compensation is up to 37000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.
Posted on05 Nov 2026
Last updated05 Nov 2026

Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.

Important Dates

  • Advertisement date05 November 2026
  • Last date to apply19 November 2026

Application Fee

The fee is shown as 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST candidates.

Age Limit

  • The age limit is 28 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. The notice says age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any; it prints no category-wise relaxation.
  • The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum, and mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
  • The age limit is 28 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.

About this notice

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy has published the IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice.

Candidates need Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE, The selection process through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc and Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course, selected through a process described in any one of the following. Age: The age limit is 28 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. The notice says age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any; it prints no category-wise relaxation; The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum, and mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post; The age limit is 28 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.

Pay: The consolidated compensation is up to 37000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.

The last date to apply is 19 November 2026.

हिंदी में जानकारी

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy ने IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026 अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 19 November 2026 है। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।

Salary / Pay Scale

  • The consolidated compensation is up to 37000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.

IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Research at a Glance

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy
Advertisement No.IIT/SRIC/R/QTM/2026/102
DepartmentEducation
ProjectQuantum Chemical and Machine Learning Led Investigations to Identify Novel Inhibitor of Non-Hem-Rieske-Oxygenase Catalyzed Cholesterol Catabolism by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (Project Code – R/QTM)
Funding AgencyAnusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament - ANRF Act, 2023
Tenure12 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier
Post Name(s)Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Research
Vacancies1
PayConsolidated compensation up to 37000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
Age Limit28 years (age as on the last date of the advertisement)
Application Fee0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST
Application ModeOnline
Last Date to Apply19-11-2026
  • The official notification does not describe the selection process in detail.

About the Project

  • The post is in a purely time-bound research project undertaken in the Department of Education of IIT Kharagpur, advertised through the institute's Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy. The Principal Investigator / Co-Principal Investigator named in the notice is Prof./Dr. Lisa Roy. The notice calls the assignment a temporary assignment.

Who Can Apply – Essential Qualification

  • Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
  • The selection process through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.
  • Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course, selected through a process described in any one of the following:

Desired Experience

  • Integrated B.S-M.S or B.Sc (3 years) M.Sc (2 years) in Chemistry or other relevant areas.

Pay and Tenure

  • The consolidated compensation is up to 37000 per month, depending on qualification and experience. The tenure is 12 months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The notice mentions no HRA or other allowance.

Important Instructions

  • Minimum qualifications and experience do not by themselves entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
  • Age is counted as on the last date of the advertisement.
  • The appointment is a temporary assignment in a time-bound project, for 12 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Research

  1. Apply online for Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/QTM/2026/102 (Project Code – R/QTM) on or before 19 November 2026.
  2. The application fee is shown as 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST candidates.
  3. The notice states that the application fee is to be deposited through RTGS/NEFT/Net Banking etc. to this account: Bank name: State Bank of India (00202); Bank address: P.O: Kharagpur Technology, Dist: Midnapore, West Bengal-721302; Account name: IIT SRIC-OM Account; Account No.: 39502115210; IFSC Code: SBIN0000202; SWIFT Code: SBININBB339.
  4. Mention the transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID etc.) in the Application Form.

How to prepare

  • The written exam for government job exams usually covers General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English or Hindi and a section on the post's own subject, with questions around graduation level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 19 November 2026.

What is the age limit for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 28 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. The notice says age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any; it prints no category-wise relaxation; The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum, and mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post; The age limit is 28 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.

What qualification is needed for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026?

Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE. | The selection process through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. | Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / …

What is the official website for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026?

The official website is https://www.iitkgp.ac.in.

Where do I apply for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (Education) Recruitment 2026?

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