- Time-bound research project under the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology at IIT Kharagpur.
- Project title: Microbial solutions for sustainable and regenerative agriculture: improvement of nitrogen and phosphorous flux (Project Code: C/SNPF).
- Sponsored by Cropcoin Technologies Private Limited, Bihar.
- Tenure: 12 months or until project termination, whichever is earlier.
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Project Assistant [PA] - Research in Sustainable Agriculture
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal
Apply Deadline
22 Oct 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Consolidated compensation up to ₹30,000 per month (depending on qualification and experience). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 3 years of research/teaching/design experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech (or Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS). |
| Application Fee | No application fee for any category (General, OBC, SC/ST, Female). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree, OR 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
- Desired Experience: Experience in soil microbiology, bacterial medium preparation, culturing, and maintenance of cultures; basic analytical chemistry (protein, DNA, sugar estimation; sample prep for AAS, ICP, IC).
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as of October 22, 2026. Age relaxation possible if sponsor agency rules apply.
- Desired Experience: Experience in soil microbiology, bacterial medium preparation, culturing, and maintenance of cultures; basic analytical chemistry (protein, DNA, sugar estimation; sample prep for AAS, ICP, IC).
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as of October 22, 2026. Age relaxation possible if sponsor agency rules apply.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on qualifications, experience, and interview performance (exact process not specified).
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC/ST, Female).
📂 Required Documents
- Not explicitly mentioned in the notification.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee for any category (General, OBC, SC/ST, Female).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Assistant role at IIT Kharagpur?
The last date to apply is October 22, 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee for any category (General, OBC, SC/ST, Female).
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for the Project Assistant position?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as of October 22, 2026.
Q.
What is the salary range for this Project Assistant role?
The consolidated compensation is up to ₹30,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.
Q.
What is the project title and sponsoring agency for this role?
The project is titled Microbial solutions for sustainable and regenerative agriculture: improvement of nitrogen and phosphorous flux and is sponsored by Cropcoin Technologies Private Limited, Bihar.