The Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has invited online applications for one Project Assistant - Technical post on the project "Development of Cost Effective Aluminium Ion Batteries Using Indigenous Materials", funded by DFTM, DRDO, Ministry of Defence. The consolidated compensation is up to Rs. 27,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience, with HRA as applicable. The tenure is 36 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. No application fee is charged (Rs. 0 for all categories), and the last date to apply is 22 November 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant - Technical at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy) |
| Advertisement No. | IIT/SRIC/R/NIM/2026/102 |
| Department | Physics |
| Project | Development of Cost Effective Aluminium Ion Batteries Using Indigenous Materials (Project Code – R/NIM) |
| Funding Agency | Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence |
| Tenure | 36 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier |
| Post Name(s) | Project Assistant - Technical |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Up to Rs. 27,000 per month (consolidated, depending on qualification and experience); HRA as applicable |
| Age Limit | 35 years (age as on last date of advertisement) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 0 (General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST) |
| Job Location | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the selection process in detail.
About IIT Kharagpur
The notice is issued by the Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy section of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (721 302). The post is a temporary assignment in a purely time-bound research project undertaken in the institute's Department of Physics. The Principal Investigator/Co-Principal Investigator named in the notice is Prof./Dr. Amreesh Chandra.
Who Can Apply
The notice prints two routes for the essential qualification. The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant - Technical (1 post) | Technical Diploma (3 years duration) / Graduate Degree in appropriate discipline with 3 years relevant work experience in relevant field. OR ITI (2 years duration) in relevant trade with 8 years relevant work experience. |
Desired Experience
- Candidates from Engineering/Physics/Materials Science/Energy Sciences/Chemical Engineering/ECE would be preferred.
- The candidate should have basic computer proficiency and be able to handle Word and Excel software.
Age Limit
The age limit is 35 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any. The notice does not list category-wise relaxation.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
Pay and Tenure
The consolidated compensation is up to Rs. 27,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience. The notice adds "HRA as applicable". The tenure is 36 months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The assignment is described as temporary.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Project Assistant - Technical
The notice invites applications online and fixes 22 November 2026 as the last date. It does not print the web address of the online form. The application fee is Rs. 0 for every category, but the notice says transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID etc.) should be mentioned in the Application Form. It also names the following account for fee deposit 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 account: IIT SRIC-OM Account
- Account No.: 39502115210
- IFSC Code: SBIN0000202
- SWIFT Code: SBININBB339
Selection and Interview
The notice states that the prescribed qualifications and experience are the minimum, and that mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 04-11-2026 |
| Last date of application | 22-11-2026 |
Important Instructions
- Age is counted as on the last date of the advertisement.
- The post is a temporary assignment in a time-bound research project; the tenure ends with the project if that is earlier than 36 months.
- The pay is consolidated and depends on qualification and experience.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/NIM/2026/102 |
| Official Website | Official website of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
