IIT Roorkee Jobs 2026: Apply for RA/PA Posts

IIT Roorkee Project Positions Announced

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released an advertisement for project positions. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the posts of Research Associate and Project Associate under a consultancy/research project.

Job Highlights

This recruitment is for project-based positions at the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, IIT Roorkee. The project involves vetting draft tender documents, supporting bid evaluation, and reviewing designs for a hydropower project in Odisha.

Important Dates

The last date to submit applications to the office of the Principal Investigator is October 08, 2026, by 5 PM.

Vacancy Details

A total of 1 post is available for the combined position of Research Associate / Project Associate.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications for the respective posts.

• Research Associate: M.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Hydropower Engineering.
• Project Associate: B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Hydropower Engineering.

Not specified in the official notification.

Emoluments (Salary)

The monthly emoluments will be paid along with House Rent Allowance (HRA).

• Research Associate: Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 75,000/- + HRA per month.
• Project Associate: Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- + HRA per month.

Job Description

The selected candidates will be involved in site visits, coordination with the EPC contractor and project owner, attending meetings, and communication and review tasks related to the project.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their applications and performance in the interview. The notification mentions that candidates must appear for an interview.

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply must submit their applications with the required documents to the office of the Principal Investigator. This can be done via email, post, or by producing the documents at the time of the interview.

• Application on a plain paper with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including chronological details of degrees and certificates obtained.
• Experience certificate(s), including research, industrial field, and others.
• Attested copies of degree(s) and experience certificate(s).

Candidates must also bring original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) for verification during the interview.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure they are eligible for the position before appearing for the interview.
• No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be provided for attending the interview.
• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates if they have equal qualifications and experience.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What are the posts available at IIT Roorkee?
A1: The available posts are Research Associate and Project Associate.

Q2: What is the last date to apply?
A2: The last date to submit applications is October 08, 2026, by 5 PM.

Q3: What are the educational qualifications required?
A3: For Research Associate, M.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Hydropower Engineering is required. For Project Associate, B.Tech in the same disciplines is needed.

Q4: What is the salary for these positions?
A4: Research Associates can expect Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 75,000/- + HRA per month, and Project Associates can expect Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- + HRA per month.

Q5: Is TA/DA provided for the interview?
A5: No, TA/DA is not admissible for attending the interview.