IIT Kharagpur has one opening for a Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical). The post is in an ICMR-funded research project in the Department of Medical Science and Technology. The project uses machine learning and multi-omics data to tell lymph node tuberculosis apart from sarcoidosis. The job pays a consolidated amount of up to Rs. 56000 a month. There is no application fee. Online applications close on 12 November 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy) |
| Advertisement No. | IIT/SRIC/R/OIG/2026/101 |
| Post | Project Research Scientist - I (Non- Medical) - Research |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Up to Rs. 56000 per month (consolidated) |
| How to Apply | Online |
| Start Date | 29.10.2026 |
| Last Date | 12.11.2026 |
| Website | IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary jobs page |
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About IIT Kharagpur
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is in Kharagpur, West Bengal (PIN 721 302). The institute posts research project jobs through its Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) office. This job is in a time-bound research project run by the Department of Medical Science and Technology.
About the Project
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Machine-Learning Enabled Multi-Omics Integration to Differentiate between Lymph Node Tuberculosis (LNTB) and Sarcoidosis: Two granulomatous diseases with Similar Clinical Manifestations |
| Project Code | R/OIG |
| Department | Department of Medical Science and Technology |
| PI/Co-PI | Prof./Dr. Koel Chaudhury |
| Sponsoring Agency | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, Post Box - 4911, New Delhi - 110029 |
IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist - I (Non- Medical) - Research | 1 | Up to Rs. 56000 per month consolidated (depending on qualification and experience), plus HRA as admissible |
IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Eligibility 2026
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 40 years. Age is counted as on the last date of the advertisement, which is 12 November 2026.
Essential Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees
- For Engineering / IT / CS - Four Years Graduate Degree
Desired Experience (Preferred)
At least 1 year of research experience in respiratory health and machine learning, with publications in the relevant area. This experience is preferred but not essential.
Age Relaxation
- Candidates who have worked in a Government Research Organization may be given up to 5 years of age relaxation. The DG, ICMR or the Head of the Institution decides this case by case.
- Age rules may also be relaxed under the sponsoring agency's rules, if there are any.
Meeting the minimum qualifications and experience does not guarantee a call for interview. Check the official notification for the full eligibility for this post.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| General / Male / OBC | 0 |
| Female | 0 |
| SC/ST | 0 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 12.11.2026 |
Selection Process
The notice says that applicants will be called for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications and experience alone does not guarantee an interview call.
Service Conditions
- This is a temporary post in a purely time-bound research project.
- Tenure: 36 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.
- The first contract is for up to one year. It can be extended up to three years, depending on need and a performance review by the PI/Director.
- In exceptional cases, the Director General, ICMR may extend it up to five years, depending on the nature and needs of the project.
- The fixed-term engagement, whether the first term or an extension, ends automatically if it is not extended within the tenure. Extensions cannot be given retrospectively.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Recruitment 2026
- Go to the IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary jobs page and find advertisement no. IIT/SRIC/R/OIG/2026/101.
- Fill in the online application form for the Project Research Scientist - I (Non- Medical) post.
- The fee is Rs. 0 for all categories. The notice names the account for fee payments by RTGS/NEFT/Net Banking: State Bank of India (00202), P.O: Kharagpur Technology, Dist: Midnapore, West Bengal-721302; account name IIT SRIC-OM Account; account no. 39502115210; IFSC SBIN0000202; SWIFT SBININBB339. If you make any payment, enter the transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID) in the application form.
- Submit the form by 12 November 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification (PDF) | IIT Kharagpur advertisement IIT/SRIC/R/OIG/2026/101 (PDF) |
| Apply online / temporary jobs | IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary jobs page |
| Official Website | Click Here |