Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has published the recruitment notification number IIT/SRIC/C/SNPF/2026/102 for 1 temporary Research Associate (RA) post under a purely time bound research project. Candidates holding a Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal can apply. The notified pay is upto 65000, with the amount fixed at one of the 3 pay levels depending upon qualification and experience. Eligible applicants can apply online by 22 October 2026, and the selection process includes shortlisting based on qualifications and experience followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Overview
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Important Dates
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the temporary research assignment under the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Eligibility Criteria
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Qualification Required
Desired Experience: Thorough experience in (a) environmental microbiology, including enrichment and isolation of selective bacteria from environment; (b) Biochemical, molecular and genomic characterization of bacteria; and (c) microbiological - analytical techniques, including DNA/RNA based techniques, amplicon, metagenomics, etc.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Salary
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Application Fee
Application fee shall be deposited in the designated bank account through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking etc. Transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID must be mentioned in the Application Form. Bank details: State Bank of India (00202), P.O: Kharagpur Technology, Dist: Midnapore, West Bengal - 721302; Account Name: IIT SRIC-OM Account; Account No: 39502115210; IFSC Code: SBIN0000202; SWIFT Code: SBININBB339.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA)
- Visit the online application portal provided by IIT Kharagpur Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy.
- Deposit the required application fee (if applicable) through RTGS, NEFT, or net banking using the provided institute bank account details.
- Note down the transaction details including the UTR number or transaction ID.
- Fill out the online application form completely and provide the transaction details.
- Submit the application form online on or before 22 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) Important Instructions
- The qualifications and experience prescribed are minimum and mere possession does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
- Age is calculated as on the last date of the advertisement.
- The tenure is for 12 months or up to the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
- The project is titled "Microbial solutions for sustainable and regenerative agriculture: improvement of nitrogen and phosphorous flux" under Project Code – C/SNPF.
- The sponsoring agency is Cropcoin Technologies Private Limited, BiharSharif, Nalanda, Bihar.
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