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IIT Kharagpur Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

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Verified Notification Data
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Total Vacancies
1 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
17 March 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianInstituteofTechnologyKharagpur/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Field Investigator (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 17 March 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Regional Headquarters, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website iitkgp.ac.in ↗
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IIT Kharagpur Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1 Field Investigator post. This is a contract-based job opportunity located at the Kharagpur campus in West Bengal. This recruitment is Direct Recruitment based on an interview, without any competitive written examination. Interested candidates with a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences can apply online before the deadline.

Key Highlights Table

Organization NamePost NameTotal VacanciesApplication Start DateLast DateOfficial Website
Indian Institute of Technology KharagpurField Investigator1Started17-03-2026iitkgp.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacanciesPay Scale/SalaryAge Limit
Field Investigator1Up to Rs. 20,000Max 35 years

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Postgraduate in a social science discipline.
  • Minimum 55% marks required.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 35 years.
  • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD will be applicable as per government rules (if applicable).

Mandatory Requirements

  • Contract-based job role.

Selection Process

Since this is Direct Recruitment, the selection is based on the following stage:

  • Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic merit and performance in the personal interview.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General/OBCNil
SC/STNil

Note: No application fee is required for this recruitment.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Visit the official website of IIT Kharagpur or use the "Apply Online" link provided below.
  2. Read the official notification carefully to ensure eligibility.
  3. Fill out the online application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
  4. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
  5. Since the fee is Nil, no payment is required.
  6. Review all details carefully before final submission.
  7. Submit the application before 17-03-2026.
  8. Take a printout or save a digital copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: 03 March 2026
  • Application End Date: 17 March 2026

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