IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit is 32 years. Age relaxation may be applicable as per sponsor agency rules, if any.

Education

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF) requires a Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science OR a Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates must be selected through National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship) and GATE, or through other national-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies.

Experience

• Two years of research experience is required.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28-07-2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31-08-2026
• Application start date: Not specified in the notification

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

Project and Sponsorship

• Project title: "Secure and Intelligent Indigenous Network Packet Processor on Field Programmable Gate Array with Hardware based Stateful Firewall for Real-time Intrusion Detection/Prevention (NGS)".
• Sponsor: Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

How to Apply

• Apply online before the deadline using the Apply Online link.
• Follow the official website for updates and read the notification PDF carefully to ensure eligibility before submitting the application.
• Prepare and upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online if applicable and verify all details before final submission.