IIT Kharagpur JRF Recruitment 2026 | Department of Computer Science & Engineering

IIT Kharagpur JRF Recruitment 2026 | Department of Computer Science & Engineering

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a sponsored research project in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in research, advanced computing systems, and pursuing a Ph.D. alongside project work.

Project Details

Reference Number: IIT/SRIC/R/TWC/2026/111

Project Title:
Model Development for Storage System Troubleshooting and Workload Characterization

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of Vacancies: 01

Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Bivas Mitra

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Postgraduate Degree in Basic Sciences OR

• Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course

and must have been selected through any one of the following:

• CSIR-UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship)

• GATE

• National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies such as:

  • DST

  • DBT

  • DAE

  • DOS

  • DRDO

  • Ministry of Education (MoE)

  • ICAR

  • ICMR

  • IITs

  • IISc

  • IISERs

  • NISER

  • and other equivalent agencies/institutions.

Research Opportunity

• The project focuses on storage system troubleshooting and workload characterization.

• Selected candidates will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research in computer systems.

• The position is linked to a Ph.D. opportunity in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 28 Years

(Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India norms.)

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 19 June 2026

Application Fee: Nil

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work at one of India's premier research institutions.

• Exposure to advanced research in storage systems and computing infrastructure.

• Potential pathway to pursue a Ph.D. at IIT Kharagpur.

• Work under the guidance of experienced faculty in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline and take advantage of this research-focused opportunity at IIT Kharagpur.