IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 | Project Associate-II Position

IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 | Project Associate-II Position

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Project Associate-II under a sponsored research project focused on next-generation charging technologies for electric vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for researchers and professionals with expertise in electrical systems, optimization, control, and intelligent transportation technologies.

Project Details

Reference Number: IIT/SRIC/R/PSV/2026/132

Project Title:
Development of High-Power Grid-Friendly Conductive and Static Wireless Chargers for Electric Vehicles

Position: Project Associate-II

Number of Vacancies: 01

Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Debaprasad Kastha

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess any one of the following qualifications:

• Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences

• Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences

• BVSc / B.Pharm

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a recognized university along with four years of R&D experience in industry, academia, or scientific organizations

OR

• Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university along with two years of R&D experience in industry, academia, or scientific organizations

OR

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Science, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, MD, or Master of Surgery from a recognized university or equivalent institution

HRA will be applicable as per institute norms.

Desired Experience & Skills

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in:

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Related disciplines

• Minimum CGPA of 7.0 or 70% marks throughout their academic career starting from Class 10 onwards.

Preferred Research Areas

Experience in one or more of the following domains:

• Optimization Techniques

• Systems and Control

• Game Theory

• Queueing Theory

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in:

  • Python

  • MATLAB

Additional Requirements

• Candidates without a Master's degree should possess at least two years of relevant industrial or research experience after completion of their Bachelor's degree.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 40 Years

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

Research Opportunity

The selected candidate will contribute to the development of advanced high-power conductive and wireless charging technologies for electric vehicles, focusing on grid-friendly and sustainable charging solutions. The project offers exposure to cutting-edge research in electric mobility, power systems, optimization, and intelligent energy management.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 24 June 2026

Application Fee: Nil

Why Join IIT Kharagpur?

• Work on a high-impact electric vehicle research project.

• Collaborate with leading researchers in power electronics and sustainable transportation.

• Gain experience in emerging technologies such as wireless EV charging and smart grid integration.

• Access world-class research infrastructure and innovation ecosystem at IIT Kharagpur.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before 24 June 2026 and be part of a pioneering research initiative shaping the future of electric mobility.