IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 40 years.
• Age relaxation may be applicable as per sponsor agency rules.

Educational Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, or BVSc, or BPharm, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Desirable: B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science with CGPA/percentage as specified.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: Optimization, Game Theory, Control, and Power Systems.
• Excellent programming skills in Python or MATLAB.

Experience

• Four years of relevant R&D experience for candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or two years for candidates with a master’s degree or equivalent.
• Doctoral degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized university or equivalent is also acceptable.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 September 2026
• Updated: 29 August 2026 01:24 PM

Application Fees

• No application fee is mentioned for any category for this recruitment.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 12-09-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official IIT Kharagpur website to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload scanned documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details before submitting and keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

Important Links (Official)

• Official Notification PDF: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SricWeb/temporaryJobs.htm
• Apply Online: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SRICStaffRecruitment/Login.jsp?ref_no=IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138
• Official Website: https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/

Notes

• This position is contractual in nature. Eligibility criteria include specific educational backgrounds and relevant R&D experience. Refer to the official notification for full details.