IIT Kharagpur Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 07 August (West Bengal)

IIT Kharagpur Project Associate Recruitment 2026 is out. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/AVA_1023/2026/101 for the engagement of one Project Associate-II under a sponsored research project. This is a project-based research opportunity in the natural, agricultural and engineering sciences at one of India's premier technical institutions in West Bengal. Eligibility requires a four-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences, or a BVSc/BPharm, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine, along with two years of R&D experience in industrial or academic institutions or Science and Technology organisations. The maximum age is 40 years. The remuneration is ₹42,000 plus HRA for candidates qualified through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent national-level examinations, and ₹33,000 plus HRA for others. The IIT Kharagpur Project Associate-II 2026 application is submitted online through the SRIC staff recruitment portal at erp.iitkgp.ac.in, and the last date to apply is 07 August 2026. Candidates must read the complete official advertisement carefully before applying and complete the online application with the required documents before the closing date.

• Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences; or Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences; or BVSc/BPharm; or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognised university or equivalent
• Plus two years of R&D experience in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations

Maximum 40 years (may be relaxed as per sponsor agency rules, if any)

• Four-year Bachelor's or Master's in Natural/Agricultural Sciences, or BVSc/BPharm, or Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology/Medicine
• Two years of R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions or S&T organisations
• Maximum age 40 years (relaxable as per sponsor agency rules)
• Higher remuneration for candidates qualified via CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent national exams
• Engagement is temporary and co-terminus with the sponsored project

No application fee

• ₹42,000 + HRA per month for candidates selected via CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or other national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies/Institutions
• ₹33,000 + HRA per month for others

1. Visit the IIT Kharagpur SRIC staff recruitment portal at https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SRICStaffRecruitment/Login.jsp
2. Search for Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/AVA_1023/2026/101 (Project Associate-II)
3. Read the complete official advertisement and confirm your eligibility
4. Register/log in on the SRIC recruitment portal
5. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details
6. Upload an updated CV and self-attested copies of relevant certificates
7. Submit the online application on or before 07 August 2026
8. Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference