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IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

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Post NameResearch Associate (RA) - Research
Total Vacancies1
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationKharagpur, West Bengal
Notification NumberIIT/SRIC/C/SNPF/2026/102
Last Updated08 Oct 2026

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Important Dates

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Notification Date08 October 2026
Last Date of Application22 October 2026

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Vacancy Details

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the temporary research assignment under the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology.
Post NameVacancies
Research Associate (RA) - Research1

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Eligibility Criteria

Desired Experience: Thorough experience in (a) environmental microbiology, including enrichment and isolation of selective bacteria from environment; (b) Biochemical, molecular and genomic characterization of bacteria; and (c) microbiological - analytical techniques, including DNA/RNA based techniques, amplicon, metagenomics, etc.
PostQualification Required
Research Associate (RA)Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Salary

PostPay Level Pay
Research Associate (RA)Upto 65000 per month (fixed at one of the 3 pay levels depending upon qualification and experience)

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Application Fee

Application fee shall be deposited in the designated bank account through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking etc. Transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID must be mentioned in the Application Form. Bank details: State Bank of India (00202), P.O: Kharagpur Technology, Dist: Midnapore, West Bengal - 721302; Account Name: IIT SRIC-OM Account; Account No: 39502115210; IFSC Code: SBIN0000202; SWIFT Code: SBININBB339.
CategoryFee
General / Male / OBC0
Female0
SC / ST0

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  • 1Visit the online application portal provided by IIT Kharagpur Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy.
  • 2Deposit the required application fee (if applicable) through RTGS, NEFT, or net banking using the provided institute bank account details.
  • 3Note down the transaction details including the UTR number or transaction ID.
  • 4Fill out the online application form completely and provide the transaction details.
  • 5Submit the application form online on or before 22 October 2026.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Expert Analysis

Ye position IIT Kharagpur jaise premier institute me research exposure deti hai, jo academic ya industry career ke liye strong boost hai. Competition moderate hai, lekin proper eligibility aur selection prep se aapka chance kaafi badh jayega.

Who Should Apply IIT Kharagpur Research Associate

Science, engineering ya technology me master's degree wale candidates jo research me interest rakhte hain, unke liye ye role perfect hai.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Preparation Tips

1. Core subject fundamentals ko revise karein, especially aapke discipline ke advanced topics. 2. Research methodology aur data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, R) ki practice karein. 3. Interview ke liye apne past projects aur publications ko succinctly present karna rehearse karein.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Salary Insights

67K-1.34L ki salary Indian govt. research posts (like CSIR Scientist) se thodi higher hai, aur IIT ke brand value ke saath growth prospects bhi achhe hain. Performance based increments aur research grants additional earnings de sakte hain.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Job Profile

Research Associate ko lab work, experiment design, data collection aur analysis ka kaam diya jayega. Regular seminars aur paper writing bhi hoti hai, jo academic career ko accelerate karti hai.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Selection Strategy

Written test (agar hota hai) me conceptual clarity aur problem solving pe focus karein. Interview me research experience, technical skills aur communication ko highlight karein. Mock interviews aur past papers se practice karna zaroori hai.

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1What is the recruitment about?
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IIT Kharagpur has invited online applications for 1 temporary Research Associate (RA) post under the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology for the project titled "Microbial solutions for sustainable and regenerative agriculture: improvement of nitrogen and phosphorous flux".
Q2How many vacancies are available?
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There is 1 vacancy available for the Research Associate (RA) position.
Q3What is the last date to apply?
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The last date to submit applications is 22 October 2026.
Q4What is the essential qualification required?
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Candidates must possess a Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or have 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Q5What is the age limit for this post?
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The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of the advertisement, with relaxations as per sponsor agency rules.
Q6Is there any application fee?
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The application fee is 0 for all categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, and Female candidates.
Q7What is the consolidated compensation offered?
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The monthly consolidated compensation is upto 65000, fixed at one of the 3 pay levels depending upon qualification and experience.
Q8What is the duration of the project assignment?
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The tenure is for 12 months or until the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
Q9How can I apply for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
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Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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