IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur; Kharagpur; On-site; INR 569,000 - 681,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur invites applications for one opening of Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical) in a time-bound ICMR-funded research project within the Department of Medical Science and Technology. The work involves machine learning and multi-omics data to distinguish lymph node tuberculosis from sarcoidosis.

The post is a temporary, sponsored project role with a consolidated pay up to Rs. 56,000 per month, and HRA as admissible.

Education

Post Graduate / B.Tech/B.E / CS / M.Phil/Ph.D

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

POST NAME Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical)

QUALIFICATION Post Graduate, B.Tech/B.E, CS, M.Phil/Ph.D

IIT Kharagpur has one opening for a Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical). The post is in an ICMR-funded research project in the Department of Medical Science and Technology. The project uses machine learning and multi-omics data to tell lymph node tuberculosis apart from sarcoidosis. The job pays a consolidated amount of up to Rs. 56000 a month. There is no application fee. Online applications close on 12 November 2026.

IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy)

Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/OIG/2026/101

Post Project Research Scientist - I (Non- Medical) - Research

Total Vacancies 1

Pay Up to Rs. 56000 per month (consolidated)

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is in Kharagpur, West Bengal (PIN 721 302). The institute posts research project jobs through its Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) office. This job is in a time-bound research project run by the Department of Medical Science and Technology.

About the Project

Detail

Information

Project Machine-Learning Enabled Multi-Omics Integration to Differentiate between Lymph Node Tuberculosis (LNTB) and Sarcoidosis: Two granulomatous diseases with Similar Clinical Manifestations

Project Code R/OIG

Department Department of Medical Science and Technology

PI/Co-PI Prof./Dr. Koel Chaudhury

Sponsoring Agency Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, Post Box - 4911, New Delhi - 110029

IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Vacancy Details 2026

Post

Pay

Project Research Scientist - I (Non- Medical) - Research 1 Up to Rs. 56000 per month consolidated (depending on qualification and experience), plus HRA as admissible

IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist - I Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 40 years. Age is counted as on the last date of the advertisement, which is 12 November 2026.

• Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees

Desired Experience (Preferred)

At least 1 year of research experience in respiratory health and machine learning, with publications in the relevant area. This experience is preferred but not essential.

Age Relaxation

• Candidates who have worked in a Government Research Organization may be given up to 5 years of age relaxation. The DG, ICMR or the Head of the Institution decides this case by case.
• Age rules may also be relaxed under the sponsoring agency's rules, if there are any.

Meeting the minimum qualifications and experience does not guarantee a call for interview. Check the official notification for the full eligibility for this post.

Application Fee

Category

Fee (Rs.)

General / Male / OBC 0

Female 0

SC/ST 0

Event

Date

Advertisement date 29.10.2026

Last date to apply online 12.11.2026

Selection Process

The notice says that applicants will be called for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications and experience alone does not guarantee an interview call.

Service Conditions

• This is a temporary post in a purely time-bound research project.
• Tenure: 36 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.
• The first contract is for up to one year. It can be extended up to three years, depending on need and a performance review by the PI/Director.
• In exceptional cases, the Director General, ICMR may extend it up to five years, depending on the nature and needs of the project.
• The fixed-term engagement, whether the first term or an extension, ends automatically if it is not extended within the tenure. Extensions cannot be given retrospectively.

IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Who is funding this project post?

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, sponsors the project. Its project code is R/OIG.

Yes. Candidates from Engineering / IT / CS need a four-year graduate degree. Others need a Post Graduate Degree, and integrated PG degrees count.

Q3. Is research experience compulsory?

No. It is listed as desired experience: at least 1 year of research in respiratory health and machine learning, with publications in the area.

Q4. What is the age limit, and on which date is age counted?

The limit is 40 years. Age is counted as on the last date of the advertisement, which is 12 November 2026.

Q5. Is there age relaxation for experienced candidates?

Yes. Candidates who have worked in a Government Research Organization may get up to 5 years of relaxation. The DG, ICMR or the Head of the Institution decides each case.

Q6. Is HRA paid on top of the salary?

Yes. HRA is paid as admissible, on top of the consolidated pay of up to Rs. 56000 a month. The exact pay depends on qualification and experience.

Q7. How long will the job last?

The tenure is 36 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. The first contract is for up to one year and can be extended after a performance review.

Q8. Who is the Principal Investigator for this project?

The PI/Co-PI is Prof./Dr. Koel Chaudhury of the Department of Medical Science and Technology, IIT Kharagpur.