Research Associate/Scientific Officer and Technical Assistant Posts

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Howrah, West Bengal

Apply Deadline

14 Aug 2026

🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd)
Number of Vacancies	2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹50,000 - ₹70,000 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 45 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Research Associate/Scientific Officer: Minimum 2 years of post-doctoral research or industrial experience. - Technical Assistant: Relevant experience in engineering or laboratory work.
Application Fee	- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS).

📄 Details & Description

- Recruitment drive for 2 contractual positions at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal.
- Positions include 1 Research Associate/Scientific Officer and 1 Technical Assistant.
- Contractual roles with competitive monthly salaries ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 70,000.
- Applications accepted exclusively via email until 14-08-2026.
- Selection based on committee interaction and evaluation of research/technical expertise.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Research Associate/Scientific Officer: PhD in Engineering/Science with at least 2 years of post-doctoral research or industrial experience.
- Technical Assistant: Master's Degree in Engineering from a reputed institution with relevant experience.
- Excellent research record with high-quality international journal publications or patents (for Research Associate/Scientific Officer).
- Working experience in a laboratory related to the focus area of the center (for Technical Assistant).
- Maximum age limit: 45 years as of the application deadline.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Applications reviewed by a selection committee.
- Shortlisted candidates called for an interaction with the committee.
- Final selection based on committee evaluation and interaction performance.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)

📂 Required Documents

- Self-attested copies of educational certificates (PhD/ Master's Degree).
- Experience certificates (post-doctoral/industrial for Research Associate; relevant for Technical Assistant).
- Proof of age (birth certificate, Aadhaar card, or equivalent).
- ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Publications/patents list (for Research Associate/Scientific Officer).
- Any other documents specified in the official notification.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The last date to submit your application via email for the IIEST Shibpur Recruitment 2026 is 14-08-2026.

Q. How many vacancies are available in the IIEST Shibpur Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 2 vacancies announced for the posts of Research Associate/Scientific Officer and Technical Assistant.

Q. What is the application mode for this recruitment?

The application mode for this recruitment is via email. Candidates need to send their complete application to the designated email address.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for the Research Associate/Scientific Officer post?

For the Research Associate/Scientific Officer post, candidates must have a PhD in Engineering/Science with at least two years of post-doctoral research or industrial experience.

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

The maximum age limit for all the posts in this recruitment is 45 years.