IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist II - Research Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/EPS/2026/107) | Apply by 03/09/2026
Chemical Engineering
West Bengal - Kharagpur, West Bengal
Vacancies
2
Salary
Up to Rs. 67,000 per month
Last Date
3 Sept 2026
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IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist II - Research Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur invites applications for the post of Project Scientist II - Research under the project "Development of Test Methodology and Correlations to Predict the Effect of Aging under Synergistic Environmental Conditions on Ballistic Performance of Soft Armor (EPS)", sponsored by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO, HQ), as per Ref No. IIT/SRIC/R/EPS/2026/107.
Vacancy Details
| Designation | Project Scientist II - Research |
| Ref No. | IIT/SRIC/R/EPS/2026/107 |
| Number of Posts | 2 (One or more) |
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Project Investigator | Swati Neogi |
| Sponsor | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO, HQ) |
| Tenure | 06 Months or termination of project, whichever is earlier |
| Age Limit | 40 years |
| Last Date | 2026-09-03 |
Essential Qualification
- Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology + 3 years R&D experience; Max age 40; 5% increment for every 2 years of experience
Desirable Criteria
- Advanced composite processing, ballistic impact analysis, statistical analysis of soft armor, material characterization (UTM, Raman, XRD, DSC, Rheometer), AI&ML, large-scale experimental setup
Emoluments
Up to Rs. 67,000 per month depending upon qualification and experience.
How to Apply
- Apply online at: IIT KGP SRIC Recruitment Portal
- No hard-copy of application to be submitted; shortlisting based on online application
- Application fee via RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking to IIT SRIC-OM Account (SBI Account No 39502115210, IFSC SBIN0000202)
Note
- All documents/testimonials verified before joining for selected candidate only
- Selected candidates may register for MS/PhD subject to fulfilment of requirements
- Age reckoned as on last date of advertisement
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What is IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist II - Research Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/EPS/2026/107) | Apply by 03/09/2026?
IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist II - Research Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/EPS/2026/107) | Apply by 03/09/2026 is a government recruitment notification published by Chemical Engineering. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 10 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 03 September 2026.
What is the required qualification?
Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology + 3 years R&D experience; Max age 40; 5% increment for every 2 years of experience