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IIT Roorkee Project Associate Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Project Associate. This role is part of a sponsored research project titled "Research on public finance, revenue mobilization and economic growth" funded by the Gates Foundation.

Job Highlights

Project Title: Research on public finance, revenue mobilization and economic growth

Project Number: BMG-3102-HSD/26-27

Sponsor: Gates Foundation

Department: Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Vacancy Details

One (01) vacancy is available for the post of Project Associate - Public Financial Management & Payment Systems.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

A Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.

• Prior research or work experience in public finance, public financial management, payment systems, financial economics, or applied econometrics.
• Hands-on skills in Python, R, and IATEX.
• Demonstrated ability in quantitative data analysis and in handling large administrative or financial datasets.

Age Limit

Not specified in the official notification.

Emoluments (Salary)

The salary for the Project Associate position will range from Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- per month. The exact amount will be decided based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Duration of Project

The project position is initially for 12 months, which can be extended up to another 12 months.

Important Dates

Last Date for Application Submission: 10 October 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Expected Date of Joining: October 2026

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications. The interview details will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. Original degree and experience certificates must be brought for verification at the time of the interview.

Preference will be given to SC/ST and women candidates if they have equal qualifications and experience.

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications via email to the Principal Investigator. The application should include:

• An application on plain paper.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a chronological list of degrees/certificates obtained.
• Details of relevant research, industrial, field, or other experience.
• Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates.

Candidates must ensure they are eligible before applying.

Documents Required

• Application on plain paper
• Detailed CV
• Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates
• Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) (to be brought at the time of interview)

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted by email only.
• Ensure all required documents are attached.
• Candidates must bring original certificates for verification during the interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

FAQs

The last date to submit your application via email is 10 October 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

You need a Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Public Policy, or a closely related field.

The emoluments range from Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- per month, depending on your qualifications and experience.

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications, followed by an interview. The interview details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

Official Notification and Links

Official Website: Click Here

Notification PDF: Click Here