IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2025 | Apply for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Posts
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has officially announced recruitment for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF).

IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2025:
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
- Location: Kharagpur, West Bengal
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in relevant subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, or allied disciplines.
- Candidates with a B.Tech./M.Tech. in Engineering/Technology from recognized universities are also eligible.
- GATE/NET qualification is mandatory for eligibility.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 28 years (as per official notification).
- Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
Salary Amount
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹31,000 + HRA (as per norms).
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must meet the academic requirements and hold valid NET/GATE scores.
- Strong knowledge in the relevant field of research is desirable.
Selection Procedure
- Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of academic qualifications and eligibility.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview (Online/Offline).
- Final selection will be based on performance in the interview.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official IIT Kharagpur recruitment portal: iitkgp.ac.in.
- Click on the “Careers” or “Temporary Jobs” section.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form carefully with academic and personal details.
- Upload required documents (Certificates, GATE/NET scorecard, Photograph, Signature, etc.).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
- Starting Date of Application: Already Open
- Last Date of Application: As mentioned in the official notification (Check IIT Kharagpur website).