Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Research Scientist – II. 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

11th March

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Published

8th March 2026

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IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 – Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has released an official recruitment advertisement for the temporary position of Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical). The recruitment is for a research project undertaken in the Department of Mechanical Engineering under the Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) division. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date mentioned in the notification.

Recruitment Overview

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
Department	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Recruitment Authority	Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC)
Advertisement Number	IIT/SRIC/R/LVR/2026/102
Advertisement Date	February 25, 2026
Post Name	Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical)
Total Vacancies	1 Post
Employment Type	Temporary / Project-Based
Project Code	R/LVR
Location	IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India – 721302

Project Details

Project Title:
From Lab to Bedside: An attempt to take the multiplex enteric virus real-time PCR detection assay, a step further to Hand held PCR

Principal Investigator (PI)	Prof./Dr. Suman Chakraborty
Sponsoring Agency	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Sponsoring Agency Address	V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan Ansari Nagar Post Box – 4911 New Delhi – 110029 India

Salary / Consolidated Compensation

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly compensation of up to ₹67,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.

Salary: Up to ₹67,000 per month
Compensation depends on qualification and experience
House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be applicable as per institute rules

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	February 25, 2026
Last Date to Submit Application	March 11, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Postgraduate degree including integrated PG degrees with three years of post qualification experience.
Candidates possessing a PhD degree are also eligible.
For Engineering / IT / Computer Science candidates: a four-year graduate degree with three years of post qualification experience.

Desired Experience

Experience in developing a compact real-time PCR unit with precise thermal control and multi-channel fluorescence detection for multiplex assays.
Experience in designing optical and embedded control systems to ensure high signal fidelity and synchronized acquisition.
Ability to ensure reliable Ct determination for accurate PCR analysis.
Experience in developing smartphone applications for wireless device control.
Experience in real-time visualization and automated data interpretation.
Knowledge of melting curve analysis and threshold analysis.
Experience in validating PCR systems using reference standards to confirm sensitivity, specificity, and amplification efficiency.

Age Limit

Maximum Age Limit	40 Years
Age Calculation	Age will be calculated as on the last date of the advertisement.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee
General / Male / OBC	₹0
Female	₹0
SC / ST	₹0

Selection Process

Applications will be screened based on qualifications and experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for the interview.

Tenure of the Project Position

Project Duration	12 Months
Condition	The appointment will continue for 12 months or until the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

Bank Details (Provided in Notification)

If application fee payment is required through bank transfer, the following bank account details are provided in the official notification for depositing the fee through RTGS / NEFT / Net Banking.

Bank Name	State Bank of India (00202)
Bank Address	P.O. Kharagpur Technology, District Midnapore, West Bengal – 721302
Account Name	IIT SRIC-OM Account
Account Number	39502115210
IFSC Code	SBIN0000202
SWIFT Code	SBININBB339

The transaction details such as UTR Number or Transaction ID should be mentioned in the application form if payment is made through bank transfer.

Contact Information

Office	Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC)
Institute	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Address	Kharagpur – 721302, West Bengal, India

Additional Important Information

The qualifications and experience mentioned in the notification are the minimum requirements for the position.
Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee that the candidate will be called for the interview.
The appointment is purely temporary and project-based.
HRA will be provided as applicable according to institute rules.

Official Website:
https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in

Official Notification Link:
https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SricWeb/temporaryJobs.htm