Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released the official Senior Project Associate Notification 2026. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced under the IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates up to 40 years of age with the required qualifications in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Medicine, or related fields, along with relevant R&D experience and skills in areas such as Optimization, Game Theory, Control, Power Systems, Python, or MATLAB, can apply online up to 12 September 2026. The selected candidate will be appointed on a contractual basis. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Post Name | Senior Project Associate - Research |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Qualification | Four years Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree in Natural / BVSc / BPharm or bachelors degree in Engineering |
| Age Limit | Max: 40 years |
| Last Date | 12-09-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Contractual |
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Job 2026 Notification PDF
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 1 vacancy is available - 1 for Senior Project Associate - Research.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate - Research | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Four years Bachelors Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / Masters Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSc / BPharm or bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and Four years experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services OR Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent AND Two years experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / Master of Surgery from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Desirable: B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science with minimum CGPA of 7.00 or 70% marks throughout studies from Class 10th.
- Experience in at least two of: Optimization, Game Theory, Control and Power Systems.
- Excellent programming skills in Python or MATLAB.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Age Limit 2026
- Maximum Age Limit: 40 years
- Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 September 2026 |
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 12-09-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIT Kharagpur to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
