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 Field Investigator. 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

17th March

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Published

8th March 2026

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IIT Kharagpur Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 – Complete Job Notification Details

Applications are invited by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) for a temporary research assignment under a sponsored research project in the Vinod Gupta School of Management. Candidates interested in research work in the field of social sciences may apply for the position of Field Investigator.

This recruitment is announced under Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/HNP/2026/101 dated March 03, 2026. The position is purely temporary and linked to a time-bound research project sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
Department / School	Vinod Gupta School of Management
Administrative Division	Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC)
Advertisement Number	IIT/SRIC/R/HNP/2026/101
Advertisement Date	March 03, 2026

Job Location Details

City	Kharagpur
State	West Bengal
Country	India
Postal Code	721302
Street Address	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Campus

Vacancy Details

Designation	Number of Posts	Employment Type	Monthly Salary
Field Investigator	1	Temporary / Project Based	Up to ₹20,000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)

The position is purely temporary and is associated with a research project. The appointment will automatically end once the project period is over or earlier if the project is terminated.

Research Project Details

Project Name	Marriage in Contemporary India – A Study of Higher Education Students' Preferences and Perceived Realism
Project Code	R/HNP
Principal Investigator	Prof./Dr. Shaili Singh
Sponsoring Agency	Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Ministry of Education JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg New Delhi – 110067
Project Tenure	22 Months or until termination of the project, whichever is earlier

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: March 03, 2026
Last Date to Submit Application: March 17, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they meet the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for the research assignment.

Educational Qualification

Postgraduate degree in a Social Science discipline.
Minimum 55% marks in the postgraduate qualification.

Age Limit

Maximum age limit: 35 years.
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

Application Process

Candidates must submit their applications through the official online application system of IIT Kharagpur.
Applicants must fill out the application form carefully and provide all required academic and personal information.
If any payment is made through banking channels such as RTGS, NEFT, or Net Banking, candidates must provide the transaction details.
The transaction details such as UTR Number or Transaction ID should be clearly mentioned in the application form.

Bank Details for Application Fee Transaction

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

Selection Process

The selection process may include shortlisting of candidates and an interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection procedures.
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that the candidate will be called for an interview.

Contact Information

Administrative Officer / Senior Executive Officer
Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC)
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur – 721302, West Bengal, India

Official Website

Candidates can visit the official recruitment portal of IIT Kharagpur for online applications and additional updates regarding the recruitment process.

Visit Official Recruitment Portal

Official Notification

Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully before applying for the position to understand the eligibility criteria, project details, and application instructions.

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