Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has announced 6 vacancies for the Junior Research Fellow post on a contract basis for 36 Months or termination of the project, whichever is earlier. Eligible applicants holding a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent national level examinations by Central Government Departments/Agencies can apply online. The notified pay is upto 37,000, depending on qualification and experience. Candidates must mention the UTR/Transaction ID in the application form and submit their online applications on or before 3 November 2026 under advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/FAT/2026/101, with selection based on an interview.
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Advertisement No. | IIT/SRIC/R/FAT/2026/101 |
| Department | Aerospace Engineering |
| Project | RDE Development with Real Time Flow and Thrust Control Phase -1 RDE Engine Testing Facility (Project Code – R/FAT) |
| Funding Agency | ARDB, DRDO (Room No. 411, DRDO HQ Annexe Metcalfe House, Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054) |
| Tenure | 36 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier |
| Post Name(s) | Junior Research Fellow [JRF] - Research |
| Vacancies | 6 |
| Pay | upto 37000 (depending on qualification and experience) |
| Age Limit | 35 years (Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any) |
| Application Fee | General / Male / OBC: 0, Female : 0, SC/ST: 0 |
| Job Location | Kharagpur, West Bengal |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | November 03, 2026 |
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 6 temporary Junior Research Fellow positions available under the Aerospace Engineering department.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow [JRF] - Research | 6 |
Who Can Apply
Candidates must meet the essential qualification criteria and possess demonstrable, hands-on experience in at least one of the seven specified technical areas (Computational Fluid Dynamics, Experimental Research and Propulsion Testing, Instrumentation and Data Acquisition, Control Systems and System Identification, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Signal Processing and Data Analysis, or Applied Physics, Plasma, and Advanced Diagnostics).
Essential Qualification
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following: a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE. b) The selection process 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, NISER etc.
Age Relaxation
Age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped / Visually Handicapped and female applicants.
Pay and Tenure
The consolidated compensation per month is up to Rs. 37,000, depending on qualification and experience. The tenure of the appointment is 36 months or until the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow
- Deposit the application fee through RTGS, NEFT, or Net Banking into the designated bank account: STATE BANK OF INDIA (00202), Branch Address: P.O: KHARAGPUR TECHNOLOGY, DIST: MIDNAPORE, WEST BENGAL-721302, Account Name: IIT SRIC-OM Account, Account No: 39502115210, IFSC Code: SBIN0000202, SWIFT Code: SBININBB339.
- Note down the transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID.
- Submit your application online through the official portal on or before 3 November 2026, ensuring that all relevant areas of expertise and specific evidence of hands-on experience are clearly provided.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | October 13, 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | November 03, 2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/FAT/2026/101 |
| Official Website | IIT Kharagpur SRIC Website |