IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026

IIT Kharagpur has invited online applications for 2 Research Associates in the AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering and Technology project. This is the IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 notice. The pay is up to ₹67,000 per month. The last date is 24 October 2026.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Education

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Instrumentation.
• Or 3 years of research or teaching after M.E. or M.Tech. in these subjects.
• At least one paper in an SCI indexed journal.

Desired

• Experience in designing food processing machinery and field trials.

Age limit

• 35 years on the last date. Relaxation as per sponsor rules.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting from the applications, then an interview.
2. The shortlist appears on the IIT Kharagpur SRIC website.

Documents Required

• Application with marks and experience details.
• Degree and experience certificates.
• Publication proof.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Open the IIT Kharagpur SRIC recruitment page.
2. Fill in the online application for advertisement IIT/SRIC/R/HPT_SALARY/2026/107.
3. Upload the documents and submit by 24 October 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The post lasts 12 months or till the project ends.
• The project is under ICAR AICRP, Ludhiana.
• Meeting the minimum rule does not ensure an interview call.

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FAQs: IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 24 October 2026.

Q2. How many posts are there?

There are 2.

Q3. What is the pay?

₹61,000 (M.Tech.) and ₹67,000 (Ph.D.) per month.

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Q4. What is the qualification?

A Ph.D. in Agricultural, Food or Mechanical Engineering, or 3 years after M.Tech.

Q5. What is the age limit?

35 years

Q6. How do I apply?

Apply online on the IIT Kharagpur SRIC portal.

Q7. Where is the job?

IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?

No. It is project contract, 12 months.

Q9. What is the selection process?

Shortlisting from the applications, then an interview.

Q10. Is there an application fee?

No. There is no fee.