IIT Roorkee JRF & RA Recruitment 2026

IIT Roorkee Project Positions Announced

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has released an advertisement for project positions. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the posts of Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate.

Job Highlights

This recruitment is for project-based positions within IIT Roorkee, funded by DST. The positions are initially for two years and may be extended up to the project duration, which is until March 2031.

Important Dates

The last date to submit applications via email to the Principal Investigator is 30/09/2026, by 5 PM.

Vacancy Details

There is one vacancy each for the following posts:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 01
• Research Associate: 01

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualifications and other requirements for each post.

• M.E/M.Tech in EE/EC/Physics/CS or equivalent with a CGPA of 6.0 or above; OR
• B.E./B.Tech in ECE, CSE, or equivalent with a CGPA of 7.5 out of 10.0; OR
• M.Sc./MCA in Physics/Instrumentation/Electronics/Computer Science & Equivalent with a CGPA of 7.5 or above.
• Must have qualified a national-level test (GATE/NET/etc.) or hold a degree from a CFTI.

• PhD in EE/EC/CS/Physics/equivalent; OR
• 3 years of experience after M.Tech in a relevant domain.

Age Limit

Not specified in the official notification.

Monthly Emoluments (Salary)

The monthly emoluments for the positions are as follows:

• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for the first 2 years. After 2 years, it will be Rs. 42,000/- + HRA.
• Research Associate: Rs. 58,000/- + HRA for the first 2 years. After 2 years, it will be Rs. 61,000/- + HRA.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and copies of degree/certificates to the Principal Investigator via email. Candidates may also be required to produce these documents at the time of the interview. The selection will be based on the qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates if they have equal qualifications and experience.

Note: The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should send their applications along with a detailed CV and copies of their degree/certificates to the email address of the Principal Investigator. The advertisement is rolling until the positions are filled.

Documents Required

Candidates need to submit:

• A detailed CV.
• Copies of degree/certificates.

Important Instructions

• Applications are invited from Indian nationals only.
• The positions are project-based.
• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
• This is a rolling advertisement, meaning applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

FAQs

What are the posts available at IIT Roorkee?

IIT Roorkee is recruiting for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate positions.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit applications is 30/09/2026, by 5 PM.

What is the educational qualification for JRF?

For JRF, you need M.E/M.Tech in EE/EC/Physics/CS or equivalent with CGPA >= 6.0; OR B.E./B.Tech in ECE, CSE, or equivalent with CGPA >= 7.5; OR M.Sc./MCA in Physics/Instrumentation/Electronics/Computer Science & Equivalent with CGPA >=7.5. You also need to have qualified GATE/NET or have a degree from a CFTI.

What is the salary for Research Associate?

The salary for Research Associate is Rs. 58,000/- + HRA for the first 2 years, and Rs. 61,000/- + HRA thereafter.

Is there an age limit for these posts?

The age limit is not specified in the official notification.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here