IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has invited online applications for 1 temporary assignment of Senior Project Associate under the Department of Mathematics for the research project titled “Design of Advanced Post-Quantum Cryptographic Primitives for Secure and Efficient Edge Computing” (Project Code – R/DQC), sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Government of India). Eligible candidates may apply online until 19 October 2026.
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Official source: Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Advertisement No.: IIT/SRIC/R/DQC/2026/101, dated 5 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Advertisement No. | IIT/SRIC/R/DQC/2026/101 |
| Post Name(s) | Senior Project Associate |
| Total Vacancies | 1 Post |
| Pay | Upto 58000 per month (depending on qualification and experience) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Kharagpur, West Bengal |
| Official Website | Official Website |
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 19 October 2026 |
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the temporary assignment.
| Name of the Temporary Assignment | No. of Post | Dept./Centre/School |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 1 | Mathematics |
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Eligibility Criteria
IIT Kharagpur Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | M.Tech. / M.E. / M.S. or B.Tech. / B.E. / B.S. / M.Sc / MCA with 2 years of working experience. Desired Experience: Research experience in Cryptography is desirable. |
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Age Limit
The upper age limit is 40 years as on the last date of advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Salary
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | Upto 58000 per month (depending on qualification and experience) |
The tenure is for 24 months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Male / OBC | 0 |
| Female | 0 |
| SC / ST | 0 |
Application fee shall be deposited in the following bank account through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking etc.: BANK NAME: STATE BANK OF INDIA(00202); BANK ADDRESS: P.O: KHARAGPUR TECHNOLOGY, DIST: MIDNAPORE, WEST BENGAL-721302; NAME OF BANK A/C: IIT SRIC-OM Account; ACCOUNT NO: 39502115210; IFSC CODE: SBIN0000202; SWIFT CODE: SBININBB339. The transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID etc.) should be mentioned in the Application Form.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate
- Visit the official application portal of IIT Kharagpur sponsored research.
- Fill out the online application form for the temporary assignment under Project Code – R/DQC.
- Deposit the application fee (if applicable) through RTGS/NEFT/Net Banking using the provided bank account details.
- Enter the transaction details such as UTR No. or Transaction ID in the application form.
- Submit the application online on or before 19 October 2026.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Important 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 is calculated as on the last date of advertisement.
- This is a purely time-bound research project.
- The project tenure is 24 months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Application Form | Application Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement Notice |
| Official Website | IIT Kharagpur Website |
IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the recruitment organisation for this post?
The recruitment is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Q2. What is the name of the post advertised?
The advertised post is Senior Project Associate.
Q3. How many vacancies are available?
There is 1 vacancy available.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 19 October 2026.
Q5. What is the essential educational qualification?
Candidates must possess an M.Tech. / M.E. / M.S. or B.Tech. / B.E. / B.S. / M.Sc / MCA with 2 years of working experience.
Q6. What is the upper age limit?
The upper age limit is 40 years as on the last date of advertisement, with relaxations as per sponsor agency rules.
Q7. What is the consolidated compensation per month?
The consolidated compensation is up to 58,000 per month depending on qualification and experience.
Q8. What is the application fee?
The application fee is 0 for General, Male, OBC, Female, and SC/ST candidates.
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