IIT Kharagpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Notification for 2 Posts

IIT Kharagpur is looking to fill two Research Associate posts under a project-based recruitment. These roles are focused on research activities, particularly in areas related to food processing machinery and its field validation. The pay offered ranges up to ₹67,000 per month depending on your qualifications and experience. The application window closes on 24 October 2026, and interested candidates must apply online through the official IIT Kharagpur portal. This recruitment is ideal for candidates with advanced degrees in engineering or related fields and some research experience.

Candidates applying for the Research Associate position should have a Ph.D., MD, MS, MDS, or an equivalent degree. Alternatively, candidates with ME or M.Tech degrees must have at least three years of research, teaching, or design and development experience. Additionally, they should have published a research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Preferred candidates will have interdisciplinary research experience, especially related to designing and developing food processing machinery and validating it through field trials. The qualifications specifically focus on Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Instrumentation.