IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 — IndiaCAN-Twin
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has invited online applications for 4 Project Scientist-I (Research) posts on the DBT-sponsored IndiaCAN-Twin project — an AI-powered digital twin platform for early detection and personalised care in Indian oral cancer — under Prof. Sourangshu Bhattacharya, Advt IIT/SRIC/R/IND/2026/104 dated 6 November 2026. Doctoral Degree in Science, or Masters or Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology, with four years of R&D experience is required. Consolidated compensation is up to Rs. 56,000 per month, for 24 months. Age limit is a maximum of 35 years as on the last date. The application fee is Rs. 0 for all categories, printed explicitly in the notice. Apply online through the IIT Kharagpur ERP/SRIC portal by 20 November 2026.
- Total posts
- 4
- Last date
- 20 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Post Graduate
- Age limit
- 18–35 yrs
01Important dates
- Notification Date
- 06 Nov 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 20 Nov 2026
02Application fee
- All categories — no application fee
- ₹0
Debit card · Credit card · Net banking · UPI
03Age limit
—–35years
Maximum 35 years as on the last date of advertisement. No minimum age is stated. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any.
04How to apply for IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist-I (Advt 104) 2026
- 01Open the official IIT Kharagpur advertisement PDF linked below and read it in full, noting the eligibility, the up-to pay figure and the zero fee.
- 02Prepare your application with details of your doctoral or masters qualification and four years of R&D experience.
- 03Apply online through the IIT Kharagpur ERP/SRIC portal.
- 04Submit the application by 20 November 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Vacancy details
4 posts| Post & eligibility | Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist – I – ResearchDoctoral Degree in Science OR Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology, with 4 years' experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations | 4 |
Full details
IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 — IndiaCAN-Twin, 4 posts
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has invited online applications for four Project Scientist-I (Research) posts on the project "IndiaCAN-Twin: Towards AI-Powered Digital Twin Platform for Early Detection and Personalized Care in Indian Oral Cancer" (Project Code R/IND), sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi. The advertisement is IIT/SRIC/R/IND/2026/104, dated 6 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 20 November 2026.
Pay
The consolidated compensation is up to Rs. 56,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience. The tenure is 24 months or termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
Who can apply
You need a Doctoral Degree in Science, or a Masters or Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university or equivalent, with four years' experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and scientific activities and services.
Desired: excellent in Programming and Data Structures, Probability and Statistics and Discrete Maths. The work involves advanced Generative AI models and publications in top-tier journals and conferences.
The age limit is a maximum of 35 years as on the last date of advertisement. No minimum age is stated. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any.
Fee
The application fee is Rs. 0 for all categories — General, Male, OBC, Female and SC/ST — printed explicitly in the notice. The notice nonetheless prints bank details for fee deposit (SBI account IIT SRIC-OM, 39502115210, IFSC SBIN0000202), but the fee itself is zero, so no payment is due.
How to apply
Apply online through the IIT Kharagpur ERP/SRIC portal by 20 November 2026. The principal investigator is Prof. Sourangshu Bhattacharya, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
This is a different post from the Project Scientist II post under Advt IIT/SRIC/R/IND/2026/105 on the same project — different post, pay, age limit and experience requirement — so do not merge the two. It is also different from the Project Scientist-I post under Advt 103 on the HEADS project. Read the official advertisement PDF linked below in full before applying.
Important links
- Official Advertisement PDF — IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist-I, Advt IIT/SRIC/R/IND/2026/104Official site
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur — Official WebsiteOfficial site
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IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 — IndiaCAN-Twin: FAQs
How many posts are there in IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist-I (Advt 104) recruitment 2026?
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4 posts — Project Scientist-I (Research), purely time-bound, on the DBT-sponsored IndiaCAN-Twin project in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, under Prof. Sourangshu Bhattacharya.
What is the salary?
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Consolidated compensation up to Rs. 56,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience. Tenure is 24 months or termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
Who can apply?
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Doctoral Degree in Science, or Masters or Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology, with four years' experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations. Excellent Programming and Data Structures, Probability and Statistics and Discrete Maths are desired.
What is the age limit?
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Maximum 35 years as on the last date of advertisement. No minimum age is stated. Age rules may be relaxed as per sponsor agency rules, if any.
What is the application fee?
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Rs. 0 for all categories, printed explicitly in the notice. Bank details are printed in the notice, but the fee itself is zero, so no payment is due.
What is the last date and how do I apply?
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Apply online through the IIT Kharagpur ERP/SRIC portal by 20 November 2026.
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