Project Engineer in 6G Research and Standardization, IIT Kharagpur (MeitY Project)
Job Description
This project engineer job in 6G wireless research at IIT Kharagpur suits an M.Tech. in communications or networks. The work sits in the G.S. Sanyal School of Telecommunication. Apply online by 5 November 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Project Engineer, one post
- Where: G.S. Sanyal School of Telecommunication, IIT Kharagpur
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Debarati Sen
- Funded by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- Pay: ₹65,000 a month, consolidated; the ad says it depends on qualification and experience
- Upper age limit: 35 years
- Duration: One year to start, extendable up to four years in total
- Apply by: 5 November 2026, online
The advertisement is IIT/SRIC/R/GEA/2026/109. The project is “6G Research and Standardization” (project code R/GEA).
About the 6G project engineer post at IIT Kharagpur
- Research towards 6G systems and their standardisation
- Work on digital, wireless or optical communication, or on wireless, optical or computer networks
- Simulation and analysis in MATLAB, C/C++ or Python
The ad lists only the skills it wants. The points above follow the project title and the desired skills.
Why this role matters
India wants a real say in global 6G standards, and MeitY funds that push. A post like this puts you close to standards work early. That experience is valued by telecom firms and research labs.
Eligibility
- M.Tech./M.E. or an equivalent degree; or B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent with two years of relevant experience
- Desired: M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Communication or Network specialisation, or B.Tech./B.E. in ECE or ETC with relevant experience
- Strong basics in digital communication, DSP and wireless or optical communication; or in wireless, optical or computer networks
- Knowledge of probability, random processes and linear algebra
- Good knowledge of MATLAB, C/C++ or Python
- At least 60% marks throughout your academic career
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call. The ad sets an upper age limit of 35. It lists no application fee.
Pay and duration
- ₹65,000 a month, consolidated
- The ad says the amount depends on qualification and experience
- One year from joining, extendable up to four years or the end of the project, whichever is earlier, based on performance
How to apply
Apply online through IIT Kharagpur’s SRIC staff recruitment portal. Use the Apply Online button on the official advertisement. The portal asks you to register or log in first. Apply by 5 November 2026 and watch your email for the interview details. Other SRIC openings are on the SRIC recruitment page.
Key dates
- Last date to apply: 5 November 2026
- Interview: details by email to shortlisted candidates
Please read the official IIT Kharagpur SRIC advertisement before applying, and browse more Engineer jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Official advertisement: erp.iitkgp.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Know where 6G stands: ITU IMT-2030 goals and what 3GPP Release 20 and 21 are studying.
- Revise the core maths: probability, random processes and linear algebra, which the ad names directly.
- Brush up on physical-layer basics: OFDM, MIMO, channel models and BER analysis.
- Bring code: a MATLAB or Python link-level simulation, such as an OFDM chain with channel estimation, is a strong talking point.
- Read the group's work: Prof. Debarati Sen works on 5G/6G and terahertz communication. Use our Find a supervisor page to compare labs.
About IIT Kharagpur and SRIC
IIT Kharagpur, founded in 1951, was the first of the Indian Institutes of Technology. Its Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) unit manages externally funded research projects. SRIC also recruits the temporary staff who work on them. These posts last for the tenure in the advertisement, or until the project ends.
