Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Roorkee, Uttarakhand

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Deadline

20th January

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Published

5th January 2026

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Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee – Project Recruitment 2026

Department of Hydrology | Advertisement No. SRIC/06 | Dated: January 2, 2026

Organization Details

Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Department of Hydrology)
Location: Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India – 247667
Address: Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee

Project and Position Details

Title of Project	CO-INVENT: Cooperative project between India and Norway on studying cryo-climatology of the glaciated Himalayan region.
Sponsoring Agency	University Grant Commission (UGC)
Designation	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Posts	01 (One)
Employment Type	Temporary / Project-based

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification: M.Tech in Geomatics / Remote Sensing and GIS / Hydrology / Geotechnical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Geology with experience in Remote Sensing / GIS / Glaciology.
Additional Requirement: Candidate must have a valid GATE / NET / JRF qualification.
Desirable Experience: Experience in hydrological modeling, geospatial analysis, and SAR data analysis. Basic understanding of the cryosphere/glaciology will be considered suitable.

Salary and Duration

Monthly Emoluments	₹37,000/- + HRA (as per suitability and experience of the candidate)
Project Duration	Three years or till the completion of the project (whichever is earlier)

Job Description

The selected candidate will be involved in glaciology, cryosphere studies, snowmelt runoff modeling, and geospatial data analysis as part of the ongoing CO-INVENT project between India and Norway.

Important Dates

Notification Date	January 2, 2026
Last Date for Application Submission	January 20, 2026, by 05:00 PM
Date of Interview	January 22, 2026, at 03:00 PM
Venue	HIS Lab, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee

Application Process

Applicants must ensure their eligibility before appearing for the interview.
Applications should be submitted through email before the deadline along with the following documents:
- Application on plain paper with detailed CV, including academic qualifications (with marks), mobile number, and email ID.
- Attested copies of degree/certificates and experience certificates.
Original certificates must be brought at the time of the interview for verification.
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through a walk-in interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility and experience. Selected candidates may get an opportunity for admission to the Ph.D. program upon satisfactory performance.

Reservation and Fees

Reservation: Preference to SC/ST candidates with equivalent qualifications.
Application Fee: No application fee required.

Contact Information

Principal Investigator: Prof. D. S. Arya
Department: Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee
Phone: 01332-285370
Email: dsarya.iitr@gmail.com

Other Instructions

Candidates must check eligibility before attending the interview.
No travel allowance or daily allowance will be paid.
Notification approved by the Dean, Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), IIT Roorkee.
Copy of the advertisement will be uploaded on the IIT Roorkee website for wider circulation.