IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (1 Posts) (posted 08 Oct 2026)
Important details
| Name of post | IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (1 Posts) (posted 08 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Advertisement no. | IIT/SRIC/C/SNPF/2026/102 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 1 posts |
| Last date to apply | 22 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Post : Pay Level / Pay; Research Associate (RA) : Upto 65000 per month (fixed at one of the 3 pay levels depending upon qualification and experience) |
| Posted on | 08 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 08 Oct 2026 |
✓ Verified: Checked against the official notification: the facts below match it. Official notification (erp.iitkgp.ac.in)
| Fact | Shown here | Official notification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| Last date to apply | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 | ✓ |
Important Dates
- Notification Date08 October 2026
- Last date to apply22 October 2026
Application Fee
Application fee shall be deposited in the designated bank account through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking etc. Transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID must be mentioned in the Application Form. Bank details: 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.
Category : Fee
General / Male / OBC : 0
Female : 0
SC / ST : 0
The application fee is 0 for all categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, and Female candidates.
Age Limit
- The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
- The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of the advertisement, with relaxations as per sponsor agency rules.
Total Post
1 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) - Research | 1 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Post : Pay Level / Pay
- Research Associate (RA) : Upto 65000 per month (fixed at one of the 3 pay levels depending upon qualification and experience)
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Vacancy Details
- There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the temporary research assignment under the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Eligibility Criteria – IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Qualification Required
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 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: Thorough experience in (a) environmental microbiology, including enrichment and isolation of selective bacteria from environment; (b) Biochemical, molecular and genomic characterization of bacteria; and (c) microbiological - analytical techniques, including DNA/RNA based techniques, amplicon, metagenomics, etc.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Salary
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | Upto 65000 per month (fixed at one of the 3 pay levels depending upon qualification and experience) |
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Important Instructions
- The qualifications and experience prescribed are minimum and mere possession does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
- Age is calculated as on the last date of the advertisement.
- The tenure is for 12 months or up to 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.
- The sponsoring agency is Cropcoin Technologies Private Limited, BiharSharif, Nalanda, Bihar.
More Details
- IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Age Limit
- IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Application Fee
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA)
- Visit the online application portal provided by IIT Kharagpur Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy.
- Deposit the required application fee (if applicable) through RTGS, NEFT, or net banking using the provided institute bank account details.
- Note down the transaction details including the UTR number or transaction ID.
- Fill out the online application form completely and provide the transaction details.
- Submit the application form online on or before 22 October 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download erp.iitkgp.ac.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here iitkgp.ac.in |
| Link | Details |
| Official Notification PDF | View Advertisement Notice |
| Official Website | IIT Kharagpur Website |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (1 Posts) (posted 08 Oct 2026)?
The last date to apply is 22 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (1 Posts) (posted 08 Oct 2026)?
There are 1 posts in total.
What is the age limit for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (1 Posts) (posted 08 Oct 2026)?
The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any; The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of the advertisement, with relaxations as per sponsor agency rules.
What qualification is needed for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (1 Posts) (posted 08 Oct 2026)?
Research Associate (RA): 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: Thorough experience in (a) environmental microbiology, including enrichment and isolation of selective bacteria from environment; (b)…
What is the official website for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (1 Posts) (posted 08 Oct 2026)?
The official website is https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/.