IIEST Shibpur Research Associate 2026 — 1 Post, Walk-in 14 Aug

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIEST Shibpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. DO 1947 for 1 post. This West Bengal central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research position open to candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering with relevant specialisation and a Ph.D. in the relevant specialisation. Candidates up to 35 years of age can attend the walk-in interview directly. Selected Research Associate will conduct advanced research within the Mining Engineering department at IIEST Shibpur, one of India's oldest engineering institutions and an Institute of National Importance, contributing to a specific institute-funded or externally-funded research project. The selection process for IIEST Shibpur Research Associate 2026 is a walk-in interview followed by document verification — there is no separate written test. The consolidated salary is ₹1,25,000 per month, reflecting the senior, doctoral-level nature of this research associate role in a specialised engineering discipline, and is notably higher than typical JRF or Project Associate stipends offered at IITs and NITs, consistent with the seniority expected of Research Associate-level appointments requiring a completed doctorate. The IIEST Shibpur Research Associate 2026 walk-in interview is scheduled for 14 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. DO 1947) before applying, and should report at the interview venue at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah, with all original documents and self-attested photocopies well ahead of the scheduled reporting time.

Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering with relevant specialisation, with a minimum of 60% marks or 6 CGPA on a 10-point scale, along with a Ph.D. in the relevant specialisation. This is a contractual, project-based research position, and candidates should have research expertise aligned with the specific mining engineering project's focus area.

Maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation is as per Government of India rules.

• B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering with relevant specialisation, minimum 60% marks or 6 CGPA on a 10-point scale
• Ph.D. in the relevant specialisation
• Maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules
• This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection is through a walk-in interview followed by document verification

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

₹1,25,000 per month (consolidated) This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment

1. Read the official IIEST Shibpur notification (Advt No. DO 1947) carefully before attending
2. Report at the walk-in interview venue at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah, as per the reporting time specified in the notification, on 14 August 2026
3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies, including ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates where applicable
4. Bring a duly filled application form if required by the notification
5. Verify that you meet the eligibility criteria — B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering, Ph.D., and age up to 35 years — before attending
6. Arrive at the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready in case they are required for submission