Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) Recruitment 2025

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Chief Engineer. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Kharagpur, West Bengal

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Deadline

26th September

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Published

29th August 2025

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Recruitment 2025

Advertisement No.: R/07/2025 | Dated: August 27, 2025

Organization Details

Organization Name (English): Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
Organization Name (Hindi): भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान खड़गपुर
City: Kharagpur
State: West Bengal
Country: India
Postal Code: 721302
Street Address: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
Employment Type: Regular (may be offered on contract basis as per Institute decision)

Post and Vacancy Details

Sl. No.	Name of the Post	UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS	PWD	Total	Level in Pay Matrix
1	Chief Engineer (मुख्य अभियंता)	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	Level 14 of Pay Matrix ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200/- plus admissible allowances

Important Dates

Advertisement Date: August 27, 2025
Last Date for Online Application: September 26, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification & Experience

B.E./B.Tech. Degree (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering – 1st Class or equivalent) from a recognized and nationally reputed Institute/University.
Minimum 18 years of working experience.
At least 3 years as Superintending Engineer in Pay Level-13 of 7th CPC (Pre-revised Grade Pay ₹8700) OR at least 8 years in Pay Level-12 (Pre-revised Grade Pay ₹7600) or equivalent in Central/State Govt./Autonomous Bodies/PSUs.
Experience in planning, design, estimation, tendering, contract management, execution, mechanization, construction, billing, certification for works involving multi-storied buildings, water, sanitary and sewer systems, electrical and HVAC systems, fire fighting systems, building management systems, roads and area development.

Desirable Qualifications

Successfully executed works worth at least ₹250 crore in the last 18 years OR ₹200 crore as Superintending Engineer.
Master’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Construction Management/Structural Engineering from a nationally reputed Institute/University.
Knowledge of CPWD Works Manual, CPWD Specifications, Structural designing, Tender documentation, Contract management, CPWD Account code, Financial accounting, Arbitration and reconciliation, GIS, GPS, administration and HVAC systems.
Demonstrated leadership in coordination with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and agencies.

Age Limit

Preferably below 57 years. Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms.

Reservation Details

Reservation as per Government of India rules. The current vacancy is 1 post under Unreserved (UR) category.

Application Fee

Application Fee: ₹1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only). Payment should be made through SBI Net Banking/Other Banks Net Banking/All Banks Credit Cards (Retail)/Rupay Debit Cards.

Note: The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
Further process may include Screening Test/Written Test/Seminar Presentation/Group Discussion/Personal Interview, depending on number of applicants.
To-and-fro AC 2-tier rail fare will be reimbursed to candidates called for interview/selection.

Application Process

Eligible candidates are required to apply online at the official IIT Kharagpur portal under Jobs >> Staff Opening. After submission, candidates must download a printout of the application form for future reference at the time of document verification/test/interview.

No hardcopy of the application is to be submitted.

General Instructions

Reservation and age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Degree certificate must be from a recognized University/Institute.
The Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications in exceptional cases.
Applicants from Govt./PSUs must upload No Objection Certificate and Vigilance clearance.
Applications once submitted cannot be modified under any circumstances.
The Institute may reject any or all applications without assigning reasons.
No interim correspondence or enquiry will be entertained.
Any dispute will fall under the jurisdiction of Kolkata courts.