IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has released the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/VHJ/2026/107 for 1 vacancy. This project-based position involves real-world data collection in the field and will require travel as part of the assigned research work. Candidates must hold a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science, or a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course, along with a valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE score in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mathematics. The selected Junior Research Fellow will draw a stipend of up to Rs. 37,000 per month and will be evaluated through written and/or oral components followed by a walk-in interview. The IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow 2026 online application is available at erp.iitkgp.ac.in. The last date to apply online is 06 August 2026, with the walk-in interview scheduled for 07 August 2026. Candidates should read the complete official notification at the IIT Kharagpur SRIC recruitment page before applying, and confirm their eligibility against the prescribed academic percentage requirements before submission.

• Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science, or Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course selected through CSIR-UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship eligibility) or GATE
• Minimum 60% in Class 10 (General) or 55% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• Minimum 70% in Class 12 (General) or 65% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• Minimum 70% or 7.5 CGPA in B.Tech/M.Tech (General) or 65% / 7.0 CGPA (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• B.Tech/M.Tech must be in Computer Science/IT/AI/Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mathematics or equivalent
• Valid GATE or NET score required

• Maximum 28 years
• Age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and female applicants, further relaxable per sponsor agency rules

• Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science, or Graduate/Post Graduate in a Professional Course via CSIR-UGC NET or GATE
• Minimum academic percentages as prescribed (70%/7.5 CGPA general, 65%/7.0 CGPA reserved categories) in B.Tech/M.Tech
• Maximum age 28 years, relaxable up to 5 years for reserved categories and female applicants

• No application fee

• Up to Rs. 37,000 per month

1. Visit erp.iitkgp.ac.in — official recruitment portal of IIT Kharagpur
2. Read the official notification PDF (Advt No. IIT/SRIC/R/VHJ/2026/107) carefully
3. Click on the Apply Online link for this specific reference number
4. Register and fill the online application form with personal and educational details
5. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the online application on or before 06 August 2026
8. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Prepare original documents and certificates for the walk-in interview stage
10. Attend the walk-in interview on 07 August 2026 as per institute instructions