Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/GUN/2026/102 notifying 1 temporary vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical under its 2026 recruitment. Candidates holding a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course with National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE) or Central Government departmental exams can apply. The notified consolidated compensation is upto Rs. 37,000 depending on qualification and experience. Eligible applicants can submit the online application on or before 19 October 2026 after depositing the required application fee through the specified banking details.
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Overview
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Important Dates
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the temporary assignment under the sponsored research project.
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Eligibility Criteria
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Qualification
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 28 years as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Salary
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Application Fee
Application fee shall be deposited in the following bank account through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking etc. BANK NAME: STATE BANK OF INDIA (00202); BANK ADDRESS: P.O: KHARAGPUR TECHNOLOGY, DIST: MIDNAPORE, WEST BENGAL-721302; NAME OF BANK A/C: IIT SRIC-OM Account; ACCOUNT NO: 39502115210; IFSC CODE: SBIN0000202; SWIFT CODE: SBININBB339. The transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID etc.) should be mentioned in the Application Form.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical
- Check the eligibility criteria thoroughly from the official notification.
- Deposit the required application fee (if applicable) through RTGS, NEFT, or Net Banking into the specified IIT SRIC-OM Account. Note down the transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID.
- Access the online application portal via the official IIT Kharagpur recruitment links.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and transaction details.
- Submit the application form online on or before 19 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Important Instructions
- The qualifications and experience prescribed are minimum requirements and mere possession does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview.
- Age is calculated as on the last date of the advertisement.
- The assignment is purely time-bound for a tenure of 20 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
- Transaction details like UTR No. or Transaction ID must be mentioned in the Application Form.
- No signature is required on the computer-generated advertisement document dated September 03, 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Technical Important Links
