Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026

  • IIT Kharagpur
  • Temporary
  • Kharagpur, West Bengal
  • Online application
Applications openClosing soon

Application deadline

13 October 2026

1 day left

Last date of application

Posted 29 September 2026

Quick facts

Vacancies
1
Qualification
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science
Age
Up to 28 years
Location
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Employment
Temporary
Apply mode
Online application
Reference
IIT/SRIC/R/LBS/2026/103

Overview

IIT Kharagpur invites online applications for one temporary Junior Research Fellow (JRF) research position in a Civil Engineering project.

Positions & vacancies

1 vacancy across 1 post

Kharagpur · Temporary

Age
Up to 28 years
Experience
The advertisement lists desired academic background and preferred knowledge of finite element software. No minimum duration of prior work experience is specified.

Eligibility

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Research4 disciplines

Essential Educational Pathway

  • Alternative 1 of 2. Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science

  • Alternative 2 of 2. Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course

Essential Selection or Examination Pathway

  • Alternative 1 of 2. Selection through National Eligibility Tests, CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship), and GATE

  • Alternative 2 of 2. Selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER and NISER

Desired Academic Background

The advertisement states that candidates with only B.E./B.Tech can also apply.

  • Alternative 1 of 2. B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Construction Engineering (minimum 75%) The advertisement states 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA.(Desirable)

  • Alternative 2 of 2. M.E./M.Tech in Geotechnical/Structural Engineering (minimum 75%) The advertisement states 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA. It also states that candidates with only B.E./B.Tech can apply.(Desirable)

Preferred Software Knowledge

Knowledge of finite element software such as ABAQUS and PLAXIS(Preferred)

Age limit

Maximum age 28 years

Age as of 13 October 2026.

Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsoring agency rules if any. Age is as on the last date of advertisement.

Salary & benefits

₹37,000

per month

Up to Rs. 37,000 per month depending on qualification and experience.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Interview

    The advertisement states that meeting the minimum qualifications and experience does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for interview.

Important dates

Application deadline

13 Oct 2026

Other important dates

  • Advertisement dated29 September 2026
  • Maximum age 28 years13 October 2026

Application fee

  • General / Male / OBC

    Nil / Exempt

  • Female

    Nil / Exempt

  • SC/ST

    Nil / Exempt

The advertisement lists the fee as Rs. 0.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Online application

    Submit the application online by October 13, 2026.

Additional information

Selection summary

Candidates may be called for interview; the advertisement states that merely possessing the minimum qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to an interview.

Eligibility notes

The prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum requirements, and possession of them does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for interview. The age limit is 28 years, with relaxation subject to sponsoring agency rules if applicable.

Application instructions

Applications are invited online. The last date of application is October 13, 2026. The advertisement states that transaction details such as UTR number or Transaction ID should be mentioned in the Application Form when applicable.

Important notes

The assignment is purely time-bound. Tenure is 24 months or until termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

Official documents

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