IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate Recruitment 2026Out

• M.Tech / ME / MDes / MD or an equivalent degree; OR
• B.Tech / BE / MBBS / MA / M.Sc / MCA / MBA or an equivalent degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com or an equivalent degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• The notice specifies a CGPA of at least 7.50.
• B.E. / B.Tech with a valid GATE score in CSE, IT, AI or Data Science is strongly desirable.
• M.Tech / ME in CSE, IT, AI or Data Science is preferred.

• Read the official notification for Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/OWA/2026/102 and check the qualification, experience and age requirements.
• Apply online for the Project Research Associate - Research assignment through IIT Kharagpur's application facility; the notice does not provide a direct application-form address.
• Enter transaction details in the application form if an amount has been deposited, as instructed in the notice; the listed application fee is Rs. 0.
• Submit the online application by 19 November 2026.

About the research assignment

IIT Kharagpur's Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy unit has issued Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/OWA/2026/102 for one Project Research Associate - Research position. The assignment is in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, with Prof./Dr. Bivas Mitra named as the principal investigator or co-principal investigator.

The work is attached to the project titled “Hussh One Reference Implementation: Personal Consent Handshake Protocol (PHP) with Finance and Wellness Application Agents”, supported by Hushh Technologies Corporation. Its project code is R/OWA.

Who should check eligibility

The advertisement provides three alternative qualification routes. These cover specified advanced degrees, listed professional or postgraduate degrees with two years of relevant experience, and B.Sc., B.A., B.Com or equivalent qualifications with five years of relevant experience. Applicants should check which route matches their academic and experience profile.

The notice specifies a minimum CGPA of 7.50. A B.E. or B.Tech qualification accompanied by a valid GATE score in CSE, IT, AI or Data Science is strongly desirable, while M.Tech or ME in those areas is preferred. The maximum age is 35 years on the closing date, with any relaxation governed by applicable sponsor rules.

Deadline, payment and appointment terms

The advertisement is dated 05-11-2026, and applications close on 19-11-2026. The listed fee is Rs. 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST categories. Compensation is capped at Rs. 60000 per month and depends on qualifications and experience. The position is temporary, lasting 12 months or until project termination, whichever occurs first. A PhD opportunity in CSE is also mentioned.

What applicants should do now

• Read the official PDF and identify the qualification route applicable to you.
• Apply online using the advertisement reference, noting that the notice does not supply a direct form address.
• Complete submission by 19 November 2026.

An interview is mentioned, but its date and the shortlisting procedure are not provided. Possessing the minimum qualifications and experience does not automatically secure an interview call.