[NEW JOB] IIT Kharagpur Project Associate Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Kharagpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Kharagpur Project Associate Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

IIT Kharagpur Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: M.Sc./ MTech degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical, Material Science or related disciplines.
• Essential Qualification: M.Sc./ MTech degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical, Material Science or related disciplines. Selected through a process described through any one of the following: a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC, NET, including lectureship – Assistant Professorship and GATE. b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR. IIT, IISc. IISER, NISER etc.
• Experience: Candidates with practical experience in molecular biology techniques (gel electrophoresis, Western blotting) and laboratory instruments (UV Vis, FTIR, DLS, etc.) are preferred. Prior hands-on work in biomolecule handling, processing, or characterization.

Salary/ Stipend

• Consolidated Compensation (per month) : upto 37000 (depending on qualification and experience)

Age Limit (as on 14 January 2026)

• Age Limit : 28
• A small relaxation in age limit may be considered, in the case of applicants who are suitably qualified and experienced, on the recommendation of the selection committee.

Application Fee

• General / Male / OBC: Not applicable
• Female : 0
• SC/ST: 0

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Selected through a process described through any one of the following: a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC, NET, including lectureship – Assistant Professorship and GATE. b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR. IIT, IISc. IISER, NISER etc.

General Information / Instructions

• 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.
• Age as on last date of advertisement.

How to Apply

• Applications are invited through online for the following assignment in a purely time bound research project undertaken in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of this institute.

IIT Kharagpur Project Associate Important Links