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 Laboratory Assistant / Technician, Project Assistant, Technical Assistant, Field Assistant – Research. 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

19th March

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Published

8th March 2026

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IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 – Laboratory Assistant / Technician / Project Assistant / Technical Assistant / Field Assistant

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
Advertisement No.: IIT/SRIC/R/SRN/2026/103
Advertisement Date: March 05, 2026
Last Date to Apply: March 19, 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released an official notification inviting online applications for temporary positions under a research project in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The assignment is purely time-bound and related to a research project undertaken at the institute.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
Address	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy Kharagpur – 721302 West Bengal, India
City	Kharagpur
State	West Bengal
Country	India
Postal Code	721302

Post Details

Post Name	Number of Posts	Employment Type
Laboratory Assistant / Technician / Project Assistant / Technical Assistant / Field Assistant – Research	1	Temporary (Project Based)

Research Project Details

Project Title	A study on the evolution and effect of atom clusters and alloy carbide precipitates in nano-bainitic steel
Project Code	R/SRN
Department	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Principal Investigator	Prof./Dr. Debalay Chakrabarti

Salary / Compensation

Consolidated Compensation: Up to ₹27,000 per month (depending on qualification and experience).

Base Salary	Up to ₹27,000 per month
Salary Type	Consolidated Compensation
Employment Type	Temporary / Project Based

Important Dates

Advertisement Date: March 05, 2026
Last Date of Application: March 19, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Science
OR 3 Years Diploma in Engineering

Desired Qualification / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (B.Tech, B.E., or Equivalent) preferably in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Production Engineering.
More than 65 percent marks or CGPA more than 6.5 in the Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology.
Expertise in metallographic specimen preparation.
Experience in microstructural study and characterization.
Experience in mechanical testing.

Age Limit

Maximum Age	35 Years
Age Calculation	Age will be calculated as on the last date of advertisement.

Application Fee

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

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience.
Interview.

The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

Job Tenure

Duration	24 Months
Condition	Or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

Sponsoring Agency

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)

Address	BRNS Secretariat 316-C, 3rd Floor, CFB BARC, Trombay Mumbai – 400085, India

Bank Details (Mentioned in Notification)

Bank Name	State Bank of India
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

The transaction details (UTR No. / Transaction ID etc.) should be mentioned in the Application Form.

Helpline / Contact Information

Administrative Officer / Senior Executive Officer
Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Important Instructions

The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum requirements.
Mere possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee being called for the interview.
Age will be calculated as on the last date of advertisement.
The appointment is purely temporary and project based.
The job will remain valid for 24 months or until termination of the project, whichever occurs earlier.