Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur — Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC)
Cut-off Date: 21 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 | — | 22 Aug 1991 to 21 Aug 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 22 Aug 1991 to 21 Aug 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 38 yrs | +3 yrs | 22 Aug 1988 to 21 Aug 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 22 Aug 1986 to 21 Aug 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 22 Aug 1986 to 21 Aug 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 45 yrs | +10 yrs | 22 Aug 1981 to 21 Aug 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–35 Years (As on 21 Aug 2026)
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has issued an official recruitment notification for Research Associate, announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in West Bengal. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 21 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold PhD in Mining Engineering, CSE, AI, Data Science, IT, or Geology with 2 SCI-indexed first-author research papers. and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 35 years., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 67,000 per month.. The selection procedure comprises Based on academic merit and research background as per institute norms.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
21 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Research Associate |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | PhD in Mining Engineering, CSE, AI, Data Science, IT, or Geology with 2 SCI-indexed first-author research papers. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years. |
| Salary | Rs. 67,000 per month. |
| Selection Process | Based on academic merit and research background as per institute norms. |
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has issued an official notification for the recruitment of one Research Associate (RA) position. This role is offered on a contractual basis. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the institute's official recruitment portal by the specified deadline.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 | Rs. 67,000 per month |
Candidates applying for the Research Associate post must fulfill the following educational and professional requirements:
The online application portal will remain open until 21 August 2026.
Age relaxation is subject to the rules stipulated by the sponsoring agency, if applicable.
The Research Associate position at IIT Kharagpur is offered on a contractual basis.
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