IIT Kharagpur SRF Recruitment 2026: 1 Vacancy, Apply Online

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF). This project-based role offers one vacancy. Candidates who meet the specified educational and experience criteria can apply online.

Job Highlights

Important Dates

The reference date for the last date to apply is 13 August.

Vacancy Details

A total of 1 vacancy is available for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at IIT Kharagpur.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification: A Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR a Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course.
• Selection Process for Qualification: The candidate must have been selected through one of the following national-level processes:
  • National Eligibility Tests like CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
  • National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER).
• Experience: A minimum of two years of research experience is required.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for applicants is 32 years. Age relaxations may be applicable as per sponsor agency rules.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category of candidates for this recruitment.

Salary / Stipend

Selected candidates will receive a stipend of up to Rs. 42,000 per month. The exact amount will depend on the candidate's qualification and experience.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in national-level eligibility tests. This includes tests like CSIR-UGC NET and GATE, as well as national-level examinations conducted by various central government departments and institutions.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications online on or before the last date. Candidates can use the 'Apply Online' link provided in the Important Links section. Alternatively, applications can be submitted through the official IIT Kharagpur website. Ensure all personal, educational, and contact details are filled correctly in the application form. Required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates must be uploaded in the specified format. After submission, keep a copy of the application form for future reference.

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