Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/UNM/2026/101 for the temporary recruitment of 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research vacancy. The qualification required for the post is a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE) or Central Government departmental exams with two years of research experience. The notified pay is upto 42000 as consolidated compensation depending on qualification and experience. Eligible candidates can apply online and deposit the application fee if applicable through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking to the specified bank account while mentioning transaction details in the application form. The last date to submit the application is 21 October 2026, and the selection process involves shortlisted candidates being called for interview.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Overview
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Important Dates
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Vacancy Details
A total of 1 vacancy is available for the temporary assignment under the project titled "Study of Internal-eaves in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea using NISAR observations and numerical model" (Project Code – R/UNM) in the Centre for Ocean, River, Atmosphere and Land Sciences (CORAL).
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Eligibility Criteria
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Qualification Required
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Age Limit
The upper age limit is 32 years. Age as on the last date of advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Salary
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research 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.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Selection Process
The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research
- Visit the official IIT Kharagpur recruitment portal to access the online application form.
- Deposit any applicable application fee through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking to the official bank account of IIT SRIC-OM Account.
- Fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and research experience details.
- Enter the transaction details such as UTR Number or Transaction ID in the application form.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the application form on or before 21 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Research Important Instructions
- The position is purely time-bound and temporary, linked with the research project titled "Study of Internal-eaves in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea using NISAR observations and numerical model" (Project Code – R/UNM).
- Tenure is for 36 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
- Fulfilling minimum qualifications does not guarantee a call for interview.
- Age is calculated as on the last date of the advertisement.
- No physical signature is required on the computer-generated document.
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