IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) — PPB/103

KarmSakha; Kharagpur; On-site; INR 589,000 - 706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

IIT Kharagpur invites online applications for 1 Research Associate (RA) in its Mathematics department for the project “Construction of Privacy Preserving Cryptographic Protocols for Blockchain-Based Applications in Military and Defence Organizations.” The appointment is temporary, based at Kharagpur, with a consolidated pay up to ₹58,000 per month depending on qualification and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent, with a publication in SCI-indexed journals.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MS, MDS or equivalent, or three years of research or teaching experience after MV Sc/MP/M harm/ME/MTech.

Responsibilities

• Work on the project titled “Construction of Privacy Preserving Cryptographic Protocols for Blockchain-Based Applications in Military and Defence Organizations.”

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) — PPB/103

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur · West Bengal · Recruitment

Summarised from the official notice (AI-assisted) Verify dates, fees and eligibility on the official PDF before applying · notice dated 24 Sept 2026.

Last date to apply 19 Oct 2026

Verify any changed schedule on the linked official notification before acting.

Recruitment Board

Recruitment Board Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Post / Exam Name

Post / Exam Name IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) — PPB/103

Notification Type

Notification Type Recruitment

Total Vacancies 1

Qualification

Qualification graduates

Pay Scale

Job Location

Last Date

Last Date 2026-10-19

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IIT Kharagpur invites online applications for 1 Research Associate (RA) position(s) in its Mathematics department. This individual notice, IIT/SRIC/R/PPB/2026/103, supports the project “Construction of Privacy Preserving Cryptographic Protocols for Blockchain-Based Applications in Military and Defence Organizations”. The work is supported by Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence(400 A, DRDO Bhawan Rajaji Marg, New Delhi - 110011). It is a temporary project appointment, based at Kharagpur in West Bengal. Applicants need a PhD, MD, MS, MDS or equivalent, or three years of research, teaching or design-and-development experience after MV Sc, MP harm, ME or MTech, with at least one paper in a Science Citation Indexed journal. The project also lists these desirable skills: PhD in cryptography, mathematics, computer science, or related field with at least 65% marks in Bachelors and Masters degrees. The quoted monthly compensation is Upto Rs.58000(depending upon qualification & experience). The published tenure is 12 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

What is the last date to apply for IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) — PPB/103?

The notice gives 19 Oct 2026 as the last date to apply. Boards sometimes extend dates, so confirm on the official website before the deadline.

How many posts are there in IIT Kharagpur Research Associate (RA) — PPB/103?

The notice lists 1 post. The category-wise break-up is in the official notification.

What qualification is required?

According to our summary of the notice: Research associates may be fixed at a consolidated amount at one of the 3 pay levels given below depending upon the qualification and experience. The Institute/Organization concerned may decide the level in which a particular associate should be placed based on the experience.

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