Vacancies: 1 · Posts: 1 · Type: Contractual · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹0 (all categories) · Apply: By 12 September 2026 · Remuneration: ₹57,000/month + HRA as applicable · Selection: Screening + Interview · Location: Kharagpur, West Bengal
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is funding an electric-vehicle charging project at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur). Under Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 dated 07 September 2026, the institute needs one Senior Project Associate for that time-bound research assignment.
The project title is “Development of high-power Grid-friendly Conductive and Static Wireless Chargers for Electric Vehicles” (Project Code R/PSV). Principal Investigator is Prof. Debaprasad Kastha. Work is on the Kharagpur campus in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal.
Online applications close on 12 September 2026 through the SRIC ERP portal. Consolidated pay is ₹57,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience, plus HRA as applicable. This is project staff work, not a regular Institute non-teaching vacancy.
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Who Should Apply?
- B.E./B.Tech / MBBS / B.Pharm / B.V.Sc or M.Sc (Natural or Agricultural Sciences) + 4 years R&D → Senior Project Associate – 1 post
- M.E./M.Tech + 2 years R&D in industry, academia or an S&T organisation → Senior Project Associate – 1 post
- PhD in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma, or MD / MS → Senior Project Associate – 1 post
- Mandatory vs Preferred
- Mandatory (any one route above): the degree-plus-experience combination printed in the advertisement, or a doctoral / MD / MS qualification.
- Preferred (weightage, not a hard filter): B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Science with CGPA 7.00 or 70% marks from Class 10 onwards; experience in at least two of Optimisation, Game Theory, Control and Power Systems; strong Python or MATLAB.
Do not treat the preferred list as the only door. A candidate who meets one mandatory route can still apply. The selection committee will weigh the preferred skills.
Who cannot apply
- Age above the printed upper limit of 40 years, unless the institute later grants sponsor-rule relaxation in writing.
- Candidates who meet none of the three mandatory qualification routes.
- Anyone expecting a regular, pensionable IIT staff post from this advertisement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. & date | IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 dated 07 September 2026 |
| Online application | Open on the SRIC ERP portal |
| Last date to apply | 12 September 2026 |
| Screening/interview | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
| Joining | After selection and document verification |
No extension is mentioned in the current notice.
Quick Overview – IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026
- Organisation: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
- Sector: Higher Education & Sponsored Research
- Parent ministry: Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Notification Number: IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 dated 07 September 2026
- Post: Senior Project Associate – 1 post
- Project: Development of high-power Grid-friendly Conductive and Static Wireless Chargers for Electric Vehicles (R/PSV)
- Sponsor: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- PI / Department: Debaprasad Kastha, Department of Electrical Engineering
- Job Location: IIT Kharagpur campus, Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal – 721 302
- Official Website: IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary jobs board
- Last Date: 12 September 2026
- Apply Online: Apply for IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026
- Notification PDF: Download IIT Kharagpur SPA Recruitment 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – IIT Kharagpur Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Only one designation is on offer. The table below is the full vacancy list.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 1 | Any one mandatory route in the eligibility note below | ₹57,000/month + HRA as applicable; 1 year, extendable up to 4 years or till project end |
Vacancy interpretation: This is a single research seat on an ANRF EV-charger project, not a multi-post campus drive. Competition will be among candidates who can show control, power-systems or optimisation work plus code, not among general graduates. Category-wise roster numbers are not printed for this project post.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
Route A: Four-year bachelor’s in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, or master’s in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, or B.V.Sc, B.Pharm, or bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology or Medicine, plus four years of R&D experience in industry, academia or an S&T organisation.
Route B: Master’s in Engineering or Technology plus two years of the same R&D experience.
Route C: Doctoral degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma, or MD / Master of Surgery.
Use our Experience Calculator to map your R&D dates before you apply.
Desirable (not mandatory): B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer Science; CGPA 7.00 or 70% throughout from Class 10; work in at least two of Optimisation, Game Theory, Control and Power Systems; Python or MATLAB. Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator if you need an indicative conversion. Use the method in your marksheet; the institute’s reading prevails.
Domicile: No West Bengal domicile condition is printed. Indian candidates who meet the qualification routes may apply.
✅ Confirmed: three entry routes, upper age 40, online apply, ₹57,000 + HRA as applicable, ANRF project R/PSV.
❓ Not specified: age reckoning date, reserved-category split, written-test syllabus, hostel guarantee, exact HRA percentage.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Upper age printed in the advertisement |
|---|---|
| General printed limit | 40 years |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Not printed as separate maximums |
The notice only prints “Upper Age Limit 40”. It does not give a cut-off date or a category-wise table. Do not assume +3 or +5 years unless SRIC or the sponsor later states that in writing.
Examples (using 12 September 2026 only as a working date, because no other cut-off is printed):
✅ A 39-year-old candidate born on 13 September 1986 — eligible if age is counted as on 12 September 2026.
❌ A 41-year-old candidate born on 11 September 1985 — not eligible against a 40-year cap.
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Remuneration? – IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consolidated compensation | ₹57,000 per month (depending on qualification and experience) |
| HRA | As applicable (rate not printed) |
| Nature of pay | Project consolidated pay, not a 7th CPC Level post |
Indicative in-hand: About ₹56,000–₹62,000 per month if HRA of roughly 8–10% is added on a Z-class campus posting and routine TDS applies (₹57,000 basic advertised + HRA as applicable − tax as per your total income). This is an estimate, not an offer letter.
Kharagpur is not in the eight X-class HRA cities. The advertisement does not fix the HRA slab. Confirm the exact HRA from the engagement letter.
No DA, transport allowance or NPS figure is printed for this assignment. Do not treat this pay as a regular Institute salary.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹0 |
The ERP advertisement lists application fees as 0. No separate SBI Collect link is given.
How to Apply?
Applications are accepted online on the IIT Kharagpur SRIC staff portal. The PDF still carries old “plain paper” boilerplate. The live board has an Apply Online button for Advt. IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138. Use the portal.
- Open the IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026 apply login (open until 12 September 2026).
- Register/log in with a working email and mobile number.
- Select advertisement IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 and fill academic, experience and project-skill fields.
- Upload photo, signature and certificates in the size the form asks. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before upload.
- Submit the form and save the acknowledgement. Note the application number separately from any other IIT login you hold.
Serving government or Institute employees should keep an NOC ready for document verification or joining if the form or call letter asks for it. The current notice does not say NOC must be uploaded before you apply.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating CGPA 7.00 / EE-CS degrees as mandatory and not applying on Route A, B or C.
- Listing only one of Optimization, Game Theory, Control or Power Systems when the desirable note asks for at least two.
- Uploading a generic CV with no Python or MATLAB proof (repo, paper, or project report).
- Confusing this SRIC project seat with regular IIT Kharagpur non-teaching recruitment on the Institute careers page.
- Waiting for a written-exam date. This cycle points to screening plus interview only.
আইআইটি খড়্গপুর সিনিয়র প্রজেক্ট অ্যাসোসিয়েট ভর্তি 2026 – 1 পদের জন্য অনলাইন আবেদন
আইআইটি খড়্গপুরের ইলেকট্রিক্যাল ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং বিভাগে এএনআরএফ-এর অর্থায়নে ইভি চার্জার প্রকল্পে একজন সিনিয়র প্রজেক্ট অ্যাসোসিয়েট নেওয়া হবে। বিজ্ঞপ্তি নং IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138, তারিখ ০৭ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬। অনলাইন আবেদনের শেষ তারিখ ১২ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬। মাসিক একত্রিত পারিশ্রমিক ₹৫৭,০০০, অভিজ্ঞতা ও যোগ্যতা অনুযায়ী, সঙ্গে প্রযোজ্য এইচআরএ।
কে আবেদন করতে পারবেন?
চার বছরের বি.ই./বি.টেক, এমবিবিএস, বি.ফার্ম, বি.ভি.এসসি বা প্রাকৃতিক/কৃষি বিজ্ঞানে স্নাতকোত্তর এবং চার বছরের আরঅ্যান্ডডি অভিজ্ঞতা থাকলে আবেদন করা যায়। এম.ই./এম.টেকধারীরা দুই বছরের গবেষণা অভিজ্ঞতায় যোগ্য। বিজ্ঞান, ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং, টেকনোলজি, ফার্মায় পিএইচডি অথবা এমডি/এমএসধারীরাও আবেদন করতে পারেন। পছন্দনীয় দিক: ইলেকট্রিক্যাল, ইলেকট্রনিক্স, ইনস্ট্রুমেন্টেশন বা কম্পিউটার সায়েন্সে সিজিপিএ ৭.০০ বা ৭০ শতাংশ, এবং অপ্টিমাইজেশন, গেম থিওরি, কন্ট্রোল ও পাওয়ার সিস্টেমের মধ্যে অন্তত দুইটি ক্ষেত্রে কাজ। পাইথন বা ম্যাটল্যাব জানা থাকলে সুবিধা। পশ্চিমবঙ্গের ডোমিসাইল বাধ্যতামূলক নয়।
বেতন ও নির্বাচন কী?
ঘোষিত একত্রিত হার ₹৫৭,০০০ মাসিক। খড়্গপুর ক্যাম্পাসে এইচআরএ প্রযোজ্য নিয়মে যোগ হতে পারে। এটি নিয়মিত ইনস্টিটিউট পদ নয়, প্রকল্পভিত্তিক চুক্তি। প্রথম নিয়োগ এক বছর; পারফরম্যান্স ও প্রকল্প মেয়াদ অনুযায়ী সর্বোচ্চ চার বছর পর্যন্ত বাড়তে পারে। লিখিত পরীক্ষার কথা বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে নেই। আবেদন বাছাইয়ের পর সাক্ষাৎকারে ডাকা হবে।
আবেদন কীভাবে করবেন?
এসআরআইসি ইআরপি পোর্টালে অনলাইনে আবেদন করুন। পুরনো পিডিএফ-এ “সাদা কাগজে আবেদন” লেখা থাকলেও লাইভ বোর্ডে Apply Online বাটন আছে। বিজ্ঞপ্তি IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 বেছে ফর্ম জমা দিন। শেষ তারিখ ১২ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬। বিস্তারিত পোর্টাল: erp.iitkgp.ac.in SRIC board।
How Are Candidates Selected?
No written exam pattern is printed. Selection is a shortlisting-plus-interview path.
Your qualifying-exam record and project skills decide the interview call
There is no written test in the current advertisement. The notice says mere possession of the minimum qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. A thin marksheet with no control, power-electronics or coding evidence may stop at screening.
- Online application on the SRIC ERP form for Advt. IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138.
- Screening of degrees, R&D years and desirable skills (optimisation/game theory/control/power systems, Python or MATLAB).
- Interview for shortlisted candidates (date on the call letter).
- Document verification of the claimed degrees and experience.
- Project offer for one year, extendable on performance up to four years or till the project ends.
Final appointment depends on interview performance plus verification, not on the application form alone.
Why Does IIT Kharagpur Matter?
IIT Kharagpur is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education and the first campus in the IIT system. Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) runs time-bound project posts such as this Senior Project Associate seat.
The R/PSV project sits in Electrical Engineering and targets grid-friendly conductive and static wireless chargers for electric vehicles. That is applied power-electronics work with a national clean-mobility brief, funded by ANRF.
Candidates search IIT Kharagpur jobs for the campus brand, lab access and a line on the CV that later helps GATE-based PSU or PhD applications. They also search “IIT Kharagpur project associate salary” and “IIT Kharagpur recruitment 2026” when scanning West Bengal research openings. Browse more openings on our IIT Kharagpur organisation page, West Bengal jobs and the higher-education sector board.
The honest limit is simple. SRIC project staff are not absorbed into regular Institute service by this advertisement. Tenure ends with performance review or project closure.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Closest comparison is not IBPS or SSC. It is other IIT / IISc ANRF or DST Senior Project Associate seats in power electronics and control, and CSIR-style SPA posts that use the same three-route eligibility. Against a plain JRF on GATE + NET, this SPA pays a higher consolidated figure (₹57,000 advertised) but asks for real R&D years unless you already hold a PhD.
Best fit: B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD people in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Science who can show two of optimisation, game theory, control and power systems, and who can open a MATLAB or Python notebook in an interview. EV-charger hardware plus control-theory coding is the combination this PI notice is signalling.
Who should walk past this tab: Anyone treating IIT project staff as a backdoor into a Level-6 or Level-10 regular post. Also skip if your file has only coursework and zero coded or hardware proof. The window after 07 September 2026 is short; a half-ready form will not get kinder screening.
Practical tip: Rewrite the first page of your CV around the project title. One paragraph on wireless or conductive EV charging, one on control or optimisation, and a public MATLAB/Python artefact. That maps to the desirable note better than a generic “interested in IIT research” statement.
What Documents Are Required?
The advertisement does not print a document annexure. Keep these ready for the ERP form and for interview / DV:
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- Photo and signature in the portal’s size limits
- Class 10 onwards marksheets (needed if you claim 70% / CGPA 7.00 throughout)
- B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc, MBBS, B.Pharm, B.V.Sc, PhD, MD or MS certificates matching your route
- Experience letters that state R&D work and dates
- ID proof and category certificate if you claim any relaxation later
- Publication list or code samples for optimisation, control or power-systems work
- NOC copy if you are already in government or Institute service and the call letter asks for it
Service Conditions
Engagement is “purely time bound” in a sponsored project. Initial tenure is one year from joining. Extension can run to a maximum of four years or till the project ends, whichever is earlier, and only on performance.
No pension, no regular vacancy claim, and no absorption clause is printed. Hostel, canteen or campus quarter access is not guaranteed in this notice.
What Happens After Selection?
- SRIC / the PI issues a call or offer after the interview.
- You complete document verification of degrees and R&D letters.
- You join the Department of Electrical Engineering on a project contract for one year.
- Work follows the R/PSV charger brief under Prof. Debaprasad Kastha: design, study and lab tasks as assigned.
- Performance review decides extension, up to four years or project closure.
- On exit you receive project experience. Higher study (MS/PhD) is a separate Institute process and is not promised in this advertisement.
Typical SRIC cycles take several weeks from interview to joining. Plan notice with your current employer accordingly.
Contact & Helpline
Advertisement issued by Mr Rajarshi Banerjee, Administrative Officer (Projects), Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur – 721 302, West Bengal.
Live listing and apply button: IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary positions
Advertisement page: IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 details
Institute site: IIT Kharagpur official website
A recruitment cell phone or email is not printed on this advertisement page. Use only contacts shown on the official SRIC / Institute pages.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download IIT Kharagpur SPA Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Advertisement page | View IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 official details |
| Apply Online | Apply online for IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026 |
| SRIC jobs board | IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary jobs list |
| Official website | Visit the IIT Kharagpur homepage |
FAQs – IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026
What is the last date to apply for IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate 2026?
12 September 2026. The official ERP board shows that as the closing date. No extension is printed in Advertisement IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 as of 07 September 2026.
What is the age limit for IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate?
40 years is the only upper age printed. Category-wise extra years are not tabulated. Do not assume standard GoI +3 or +5 unless SRIC confirms it. The reckoning date is also not printed.
Is there an exam for IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate, or is it interview-based?
No written exam is mentioned. Screening of applications is followed by interview for shortlisted candidates. Meeting the minimum degree does not guarantee an interview call.
What is the salary of IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate?
₹57,000 per month consolidated, depending on qualification and experience, plus HRA as applicable. Indicative in-hand is about ₹56,000–₹62,000 after HRA and tax. This is project pay, not a 7th CPC Level salary.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for IIT Kharagpur 2026?
No clear permission is printed. Routes A and B need completed degrees plus R&D years. Route C needs an awarded doctorate or MD/MS. Apply only if your certificate will exist when documents are checked.
Is IIT Kharagpur Senior Project Associate a permanent government job?
No. It is a time-bound SRIC project assignment for one year, extendable up to four years or till the ANRF project ends. The notice does not offer regular absorption.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
Yes. No West Bengal domicile line is printed. The post is on the Kharagpur campus. Indian candidates who meet the mandatory qualification route may apply.
Where will I be posted if I get selected?
At IIT Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal – 721 302, in the Department of Electrical Engineering under the R/PSV charger project. No other station is listed.
Is GATE mandatory for this IIT project post?
No. GATE is not listed as an essential filter. The three degree-and-experience routes (or a doctorate / MD / MS) are what the notice prints. GATE may still help if you later seek an MS/PhD on campus.
How do I check my IIT Kharagpur application status?
Use the same SRIC ERP login after you submit. The Institute also runs a project recruitment status page on the ERP domain. Keep your application number and registered email.
What are the disadvantages of this project associate role?
The honest downside is tenure risk. Pay looks better than many JRFs, but the contract can end with the ANRF project or a poor review. There is no printed path into regular IIT staff service from this seat.
What is the salary of IIT project staff in West Bengal?
It varies by sponsor. This ANRF Senior Project Associate seat advertises ₹57,000 plus HRA as applicable. JRF/SRF seats on the same campus often follow DST tables and can be lower. Always read the specific advertisement.
Is an IIT research project job worth it for electrical engineers?
It depends. For an EV-charging, control or power-electronics portfolio and a later PhD plan, a year under an IIT EE PI is useful. If you need housing security, NPS and a promotion ladder from day one, look at regular PSU or PSC notifications instead.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
Use this quick checklist before you apply:
- You meet one mandatory qualification route and the 40-year age cap as printed.
- You accept a contractual research assignment (1 year, extendable up to 4 years or project end), not a regular Institute post.
- You can upload degrees, R&D letters and code/project proof on the ERP form.
- You are ready for screening plus interview, not a written exam.
- You can work at IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, for the contract period.
📄 Source: Official notification released by IIT Kharagpur SRIC on 07 September 2026. All details sourced from Advertisement No. IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/138 and the SRIC ERP listing.
