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IIT Kharagpur Announces Research Recruitment for GATE or NET Qualified Candidates

- •IIT Kharagpur is hiring personnel for a temporary Junior Research Fellow position under the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- •Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences or a professional degree, along with a valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE score.
- •The selected candidate will receive a monthly remuneration of up to Rs. 37,000 based on qualifications and experience.
- •The initial tenure of the project is 36 months or until project completion, whichever is earlier.
- •Eligible candidates must submit their online applications through the official IIT Kharagpur portal by October 23, 2026.
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IIT Kharagpur is recruiting for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position for a research project titled 'Design and Development of a Novel Hybrid Combustor for NH3/H2/Air Operates at High Pressure (Up to 6 bar)' under the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences or a professional undergraduate/postgraduate degree, along with qualifying marks in GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, or other national-level exams conducted by central agencies. The maximum age limit is 28 years with applicable relaxations.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly remuneration of up to Rs. 37,000 for a tenure of 36 months or until project completion. There is no application fee, and candidates must apply online by October 23, 2026.





