Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur — Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC)
Cut-off Date: 27 Aug 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 28 Aug 1991 to 27 Aug 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 28 Aug 1991 to 27 Aug 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 38 yrs | +3 yrs | 28 Aug 1988 to 27 Aug 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 28 Aug 1986 to 27 Aug 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 28 Aug 1986 to 27 Aug 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 45 yrs | +10 yrs | 28 Aug 1981 to 27 Aug 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–35 Years (As on 27 Aug 2026)
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has issued an official recruitment notification for Research Associate - I, announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in West Bengal. The online application window opens on 13 August 2026 and closes on 27 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with 3 years experience and at least one SCI journal paper. and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 35 years (Age relaxation as per rules), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 61000 Per Month. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based selection as per IIT Kharagpur recruitment guidelines.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 13 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
27 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Research Associate - I |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with 3 years experience and at least one SCI journal paper. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years (Age relaxation as per rules) |
| Salary | Rs. 61000 Per Month |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection as per IIT Kharagpur recruitment guidelines. |
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has released an official notification for the recruitment of one Research Associate - I position. This is a contractual engagement for candidates with a strong research background. Interested and eligible individuals are required to submit their applications through the official portal of IIT Kharagpur before the deadline.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | IIT Kharagpur |
| Post Name | Research Associate - I |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Salary | Rs. 61,000 per month |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
To be considered for this position, applicants must fulfill the following educational requirements:
Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation applies as per the sponsoring agency's regulations.
The selected Research Associate - I will receive a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 61,000.
Candidates with an M.Tech, M.Pharm, or MVSc qualification are eligible provided they have 3 years of relevant professional experience and at least one SCI-indexed journal publication.
The official notification can be downloaded from the IIT Kharagpur SRIC portal, link provided in the official links section.
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