Verified from official source on 13 Aug 2026
IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant (Adm & Accts) 2026 — 1 Post, 21 Aug
- Total Posts
- 1
- Minimum Qualification
- Graduate
Overview
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant (Adm & Accts) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/EAM/2026/104 for 1 post. This West Bengal central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual position open to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years of administration and accounts experience. Candidates up to 65 years of age can apply online before the last date. Selected Project Assistant will support administrative and accounts functions for a project at IIT Kharagpur, drawing on extensive prior institutional experience to manage financial processes, documentation, and administrative coordination. The unusually high minimum experience requirement of 15 years, combined with an upper age limit of 65, indicates this role is aimed at seasoned administrative professionals, potentially including retired government or institutional staff bringing deep procedural knowledge to a project setting, such as familiarity with government accounting rules, procurement processes, and institutional file management practices. The monthly consolidated salary is up to ₹25,000. The IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant (Adm & Accts) 2026 online application closes on 21 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. IIT/SRIC/R/EAM/2026/104) before applying via the SRIC staff recruitment portal, and should be prepared to clearly document their 15 years of relevant administration and accounts experience in their application.
Qualification
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline, with a minimum of 15 years of working experience in administration and accounts from a reputed institute. This is a contractual Project Assistant position at IIT Kharagpur, well suited to experienced administrative and finance professionals.
Age Limit
Maximum age is 65 years.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline
- Minimum 15 years of working experience in administration and accounts from a reputed institute
- Maximum age 65 years
- This is a contractual position, not a permanent institute appointment
- No application fee is required for this recruitment
- Selection process details are not fully specified in the notification reviewed; candidates should confirm directly with IIT Kharagpur
- SRIC (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy) is IIT Kharagpur's dedicated wing for managing externally funded projects, and this role supports its administrative operations
Important Dates
Notification Date
07 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
21 Aug 2026
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Salary
Up to ₹25,000 per month This is a contractual position, not a permanent institute appointment
How to Apply
- Visit the official IIT Kharagpur SRIC staff recruitment portal
- Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and detailed experience information
- Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, degree certificate, and experience certificates in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable (none is currently specified)
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission
- Submit the application online on or before 21 August 2026
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for your own future reference
- Wait for further communication regarding the selection process
Selection Process
- (Not specified in the source notification)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant (Adm & Accts) | 1 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil |
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