IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/QFE/2026/101) | Apply by 25/08/2026
Mathematics
West Bengal - Kharagpur, West Bengal
Vacancies
2
Salary
Up to Rs. 37,000 per month
Last Date
25 Aug 2026
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IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur invites applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the project "Lightweight Post-quantum Fully Homomorphic Encryption using Symmetric Algorithms (QFE)", sponsored by CARS (DRDO Complex, Bangalore), as per Ref No. IIT/SRIC/R/QFE/2026/101.
Vacancy Details
| Designation | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Ref No. | IIT/SRIC/R/QFE/2026/101 |
| Number of Posts | 2 (One or more) |
| Department | Mathematics |
| Project Investigator | Ratna Dutta |
| Sponsor | CARS (DRDO Complex, Bangalore) |
| Tenure | 24 Months or termination of project, whichever is earlier |
| Age Limit | 28 years |
| Last Date | 2026-08-25 |
Essential Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national-level exams (DST, DBT, DRDO, IIT, IISc etc.)
Desirable Criteria
- Background in cryptography and mathematics; GATE/NET qualified
Emoluments
Up to Rs. 37,000 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 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/QFE/2026/101) | Apply by 25/08/2026?
IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts (Ref IIT/SRIC/R/QFE/2026/101) | Apply by 25/08/2026 is a government recruitment notification published by Mathematics. 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 25 August 2026.
What is the required qualification?
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national-level exams (DST, DBT, DRDO, IIT, IISc etc.)