Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant Vacancies

📋 Job Description

Recruitment drive for 2 contractual positions at IIEST Shibpur under the Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant roles.
Positions open for candidates with expertise in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related disciplines.
Research Fellow role offers a stipend of Rs. 48,100/- (JRF) or Rs. 54,600/- (SRF) per month.
Laboratory Assistant role offers a stipend of Rs. 35,100/- per month.
Applications must be submitted via email before the deadline of 01 August 2026.
Selection process includes shortlisting followed by an interview.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

For Research Fellow: M.Tech. or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Technology OR B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with national eligibility test qualification (e.g., CSIR-UGC NET, GATE).
For Laboratory Assistant: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related discipline.
Candidates must not exceed 35 years of age as of the application deadline.
Age relaxation of up to 5 years applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Woman and physically handicapped candidates.

🏆 Selection Process

Initial shortlisting of applications based on eligibility criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Final selection based on interview performance and document verification.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur
Location / State	West Bengal
Job Location	Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India
Category Eligibility	Open to all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) with applicable age relaxations.
Experience Required	Not specified; freshers may apply.
Last Date to Apply	01 August 2026

📊 IIEST Shibpur Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Fellow	1
Laboratory Assistant	1
Total	2

📁 Required Documents

Self-attested copies of educational certificates (M.Tech./B.Tech./M.Sc./Diploma as applicable).
National eligibility test qualification certificates (if applicable for Research Fellow).
Experience certificates (if any).
ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Passport).
Recent passport-size photographs.
Caste certificate (if applicable for reserved category candidates).
Disability certificate (if applicable for physically handicapped candidates).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 2 (1 Research Fellow + 1 Laboratory Assistant).
Research Fellow position requires M.Tech. or equivalent in Computer Science/IT or B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with national eligibility test qualification.
Laboratory Assistant position requires Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related disciplines.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the IIEST Shibpur Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to submit your application via email for the Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant posts is 01 August 2026.

Q. How many vacancies are available in this IIEST Shibpur recruitment?

A. There are a total of 2 vacancies announced for the positions of Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant.

Q. What are the educational qualifications required for the Research Fellow post?

A. For the Research Fellow position, candidates need an M.Tech. or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Technology, or a B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with a national eligibility test qualification.

Q. What is the age limit for the IIEST Shibpur posts?

A. The maximum age limit for both Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant posts is 35 years, with relaxations applicable for certain categories.

Q. What is the selection process for these positions?

A. The selection process for the IIEST Shibpur recruitment will involve shortlisting of applications followed by an interview.