IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy has published Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/ODH/2026/103 — 1 posts in total. Pay: Consolidated compensation up to Rs. 60,480 per month (depending on qualification and experience). Minimum qualification: Graduate; age limit: 35 years.

Organisation	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy
Advertisement No.	IIT/SRIC/R/ODH/2026/103
Department	Computer Science and Engineering
Project	Human in the loop evaluation of assisted depression screening (HEADS) (Project Code – R/ODH)
Funding Agency	Wellcome Trust (215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, United Kingdom)
Tenure	24 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier
Post Name(s)	Project Scientist - I - Research
Vacancies	1
Pay	Consolidated compensation up to Rs. 60,480 per month (depending on qualification and experience)
Age Limit	35 years
Application Fee	Rs. 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST
Application Mode	Online

Important dates

Application starts	11 Nov 2026

Application fee

Category	Fee
Rs. 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST

Eligibility

Qualification	Graduate (see post-wise eligibility)
Age limit	35 years
Job location	Anywhere in India

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen applies as per government rules — confirm in the official notification.

Post-wise eligibility

Post	Essential Qualification	Desirable
Project Scientist - I - Research	Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, and 4 years experience in Research and Development	CGPA > 8 or 80% throughout; GATE Score preferred

How to apply

1Open the official notification and check eligibility, age limit and post-wise vacancies.
2Register on the official portal (www.iitkgp.ac.in) and fill the online form.
3Pay the application fee as applicable to your category.
4Submit before the last date and keep a copy of the confirmation page.

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Important links

Apply Online	Click here www.iitkgp.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF)	Click here erp.iitkgp.ac.in

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist I Recruitment 2026?+

The last date to apply is given in the official notification. Apply a few days early — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?+

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy has announced 1 Posts. Post-wise and category-wise details are listed above.

What qualification is required?+

Graduate (see post-wise eligibility)

What is the age limit?+

35 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government rules.

What is the application fee?+

Rs. 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST

What is the salary?+

Consolidated compensation up to Rs. 60,480 per month (depending on qualification and experience)

How do I apply?+

Use the official link in the Important Links section (www.iitkgp.ac.in). Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee if applicable and save the confirmation page.

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