IIT Kharagpur invites applications for a Junior Research Fellowship position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kharagpur, West Bengal. This exciting research opportunity is part of a government-funded project focusing on Machine Learning and 3D Printing of sustainable concrete. Eligible candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering who have cleared GATE or other national eligibility tests are encouraged to apply for this Junior Research Fellow post before the last date of 30 June 2026.
Reference/Advertisement Number: IIT/SRIC/R/DSW/2026/107
Date Posted: 23 June 2026
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP)
Institution Profile: The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) is a public institute of technology, research university, and autonomous institute established by the Government of India in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Founded in 1951, it is the first of the IITs to be established and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance. The institution was designated an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India in 2019. The vast, tree-lined campus spreads over 2,100 acres and functions as a self-contained township. The institute has around 550 faculty members, 1,700 employees, and 9,000 students on campus.
Name of the Project: Machine Learning Guided 3D Printing of Self-Healing Sustainable Concrete from Waste Materials (DSW)
Funding Agency: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India (R&D in Electronics Group, Electronics Systems Development and Application Division)
Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Duration of the Project: 9 Months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier
Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognised university. The candidate must have been selected through one of the following national-level processes: (a) National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE; (b) National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
Desirable: Prior knowledge of additive manufacturing methods and/or systems.
Emoluments per Month: Up to Rs. 37,000 (depending upon qualification and experience)
Apply Mode: Online/Offline (as per the official notification link)
Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026
Institution Website: www.iitkgp.ac.in
How to Apply: Interested candidates who meet the Junior Research Fellowship eligibility criteria for this Machine Learning and 3D Printing research project at IIT Kharagpur should visit the official IIT Kharagpur website at www.iitkgp.ac.in and apply through the SRIC (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy) portal. Candidates should submit their applications along with all relevant documents including proof of qualifying national eligibility test (GATE/NET/others), degree certificates, and experience details before 30 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for further selection process.
Application Form Link: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SricWeb/temporaryJobs.htm
Institution Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur,
Post Technology, Paschim Midnapur,
Kharagpur, West Bengal – 721302
Reference Official Notification (Junior Research Fellowship IIT Kharagpur): IIT/SRIC/R/DSW/2026/107 dated 16-06-2026
General Instructions to the Applicant: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical/Civil Engineering from a well-recognised university. Selected through a process described through any one of the following: a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC, NET, Including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE. b) The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc. Age Limit: 28 years (age relaxation as per sponsor agency rules). Note: The selected candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD at IIT Kharagpur. Application Fees: NIL.
This is a great opportunity for young engineering graduates and postgraduates to work on a cutting-edge project combining Machine Learning and sustainable construction technology at one of India’s most prestigious institutions. Eligible candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date of 30 June 2026 and not miss this chance to be part of innovative research at IIT Kharagpur.
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