IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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

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

IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Vacancy Details 2026

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

Important Dates

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

1. Go to the IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary jobs page and find advertisement no. IIT/SRIC/R/OIG/2026/101.
2. Fill in the online application form for the Project Research Scientist - I (Non- Medical) post.
3. 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.
4. Submit the form by 12 November 2026.

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