Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) Recruitment 2026

IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released an official advertisement inviting online applications for the position of Junior Research Fellowship – Research. This recruitment is being conducted under a sponsored research project in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

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Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 19 February 2026
• Application Start Date: Applications are open from the date of advertisement
• Last Date to Apply: 11 March 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech with a valid GATE score.
• GATE-qualified M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc with valid NET score in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mathematics, or other CS-related areas.
• Candidates must be selected through a recognized national-level selection process.

Accepted National Level Examinations

• CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
• GATE
• National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments or Agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, Ministry of Education, ICAR, ICMR
• Examinations conducted by institutions like IIT, IISc, IISER, and NISER

Desired Experience

• M.Tech or ME in Computer Science / Information Technology will be preferred.
• Selected candidates may receive an opportunity to enroll in a PhD program in Computer Science and Engineering.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age will be calculated as on the last date of advertisement.

Age Relaxation

• Up to 5 years relaxation for SC candidates
• Up to 5 years relaxation for ST candidates
• Up to 5 years relaxation for OBC candidates
• Up to 5 years relaxation for Physically Handicapped / Visually Handicapped candidates
• Up to 5 years relaxation for female applicants

Reservation Details

• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Physically Handicapped
• Visually Handicapped
• Female Applicants

Application Fees

Selection Process

1. Screening of submitted applications.
2. Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
3. Interview conducted by the selection committee.

Sponsoring Agency

Bank Details Mentioned in Notification

Official Website

Candidates can visit the official IIT Kharagpur recruitment portal for complete details and online application submission.

• Official Website: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SricWeb/temporaryJobs.htm

Important Notes

• The position is purely temporary and associated with a sponsored research project.
• Qualifications and experience mentioned are the minimum requirements.
• Possessing the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for an interview.
• Age relaxation may be granted in exceptional cases based on the recommendation of the selection committee for highly qualified and experienced candidates.