Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has released the official Senior Research Fellow Notification 2026 (Advt. No. IIT/SRIC/R/NGS/2026/109). A total of 1 vacancy has been announced under the IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged up to 32 years with a Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science or a Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course through the prescribed National Eligibility Tests, including CSIR-UGC NET/GATE, along with two years of research experience, can apply online up to 31-08-2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Job 2026 Notification PDF

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 1 vacancy is available – 1 for Senior Research Fellow.

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Eligibility Criteria 2026

Senior Research Fellow : Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course 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: Two years of research experience.

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Age Limit 2026

Maximum Age Limit: 32 years.

Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any.

Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Salary 2026

Senior Research Fellow : Upto Rs.42000

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Important Dates 2026

IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Selection Process 2026

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.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the IIT Kharagpur Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026.

Applications must be submitted online on or before 31-08-2026.

To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.

Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIT Kharagpur to complete the application.

Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.

Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.

Pay the application fee online, if applicable.

Review all details carefully before submitting the form.

Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.