Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
- IIT Kharagpur
- Temporary
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Online application
Application deadline
13 October 2026
1 day leftLast date of application
Posted 29 September 2026
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a well-recognised university…
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Pay
- Starting from ₹30,000/month
- Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Employment
- Temporary
- Apply mode
- Online application
- Reference
- IIT/SRIC/R/DSW/2026/108
Overview
IIT Kharagpur invites online applications for one Project Associate-I position in a time-bound Mechanical Engineering research project.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
Kharagpur · Temporary
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Experience
- Desired experience includes prior knowledge of additive manufacturing methods or systems and working knowledge of finite element modelling or machine learning.
Location-wise breakdown
| Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Kharagpur | 1 |
Eligibility
Essential Educational
Alternative accepted degree pathways.
Alternative 1 of 4. B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a well-recognised university or equivalent.
Alternative 2 of 4. B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a well-recognised university or equivalent.
Alternative 3 of 4. M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a well-recognised university or equivalent.
Alternative 4 of 4. M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering from a well-recognised university or equivalent.
Other Eligibility and Desirable Experience
Age
Maximum age 35 years. Age rules may be relaxed according to sponsoring agency rules, if any.
Skill
- Prior knowledge of additive manufacturing methods or systems.(Desirable)
- Working knowledge of finite element modelling or machine learning.(Desirable)
Salary & benefits
Project Associate-I
₹37,000
per month
Eligibility for ₹37,000 rate
For scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET or GATE, or through a selection process using national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
₹30,000
per month
For candidates who do not fall under the specified national-level examination category.
Selection process
- 1
Interview
The notification states that merely possessing the minimum qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
Important dates
Application deadline
13 Oct 2026
Other important dates
- Advertisement dated29 September 2026
- Maximum age 35 years.13 October 2026
Application fee
General / Male / OBC
Nil / Exempt
Female
Nil / Exempt
SC/ST
Nil / Exempt
The notification lists the fee as Rs. 0.
How to apply
- 1
Online application
Applications are invited online. The notification does not state the application portal URL in the rendered document.
Additional information
Selection summary
The prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum requirements. Mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
Eligibility notes
Candidates must hold the prescribed engineering degree and meet the maximum age limit. Desired experience includes additive manufacturing and working knowledge of finite element modelling or machine learning.
Application instructions
Applications are invited online. The notification states that transaction details such as UTR Number or Transaction ID should be mentioned in the application form where applicable.
Important notes
The assignment is purely time-bound. Tenure is six months or until termination of the project, whichever is earlier. Age may be relaxed according to sponsoring agency rules, if any.
Official documents
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