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

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand 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

14th February

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Published

1st February 2026

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IIT Roorkee Project Recruitment 2026 – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Department of Electrical Engineering, has released an official advertisement for filling up project-based research positions under a sponsored research project. Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for the post mentioned below. All appointments are purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department: Department of Electrical Engineering
Project Sponsoring Agency: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru

Post Details

Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Vacancies	01 (One)
Employment Type	Contractual / Project Based
Project Duration	02 Years (as per institute norms)
Project Title	High Frequency GaN based Electronic Power Conditioner for Solid State Power Amplifier

Job Location

City: Roorkee
State: Uttarakhand
Country: India
Postal Code: 247667
Address:
Department of Electrical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,
Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India

Salary / Emoluments

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000 per month (for the first two years), as per institute norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Minimum qualification of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree OR a Master’s degree (M.Tech / M.E. / M.S. by Research).

Eligible Degree Disciplines

Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Specialization in Power Electronics or equivalent

National Level Test Requirement

GATE
CEED
JEST
UGC-NET
CSIR-NET (including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship)
Ph.D. only

Candidates having a CGPA of more than or equal to 8.0 in the qualifying degree from Ministry of Education funded Technical Institutions (erstwhile CFTIs of MoE) are exempted from the requirement of national level tests such as GATE / NET.

Job Description

GaN based DC-DC converter design
Planar magnetics
Power converter development

Age Limit

No age limit has been mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Preference will be given to OBC / SC / ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience, as per Government of India norms.

Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on eligibility and qualifications
Online interview
Final selection based on interview performance

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via email only.
Candidates must send their application to the Principal Investigator as a single PDF file.
The subject of the email must be mentioned as: JRF-ISRO_<Candidate Name>
The application PDF must include:
- Detailed CV with chronological academic details
- Copies of degree and certificate documents
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Details of research experience and publications (if any)
Candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying.
The interview will be conducted online. Date and meeting link will be communicated via email to shortlisted candidates.
The selected candidate can immediately join the project position.

Important Dates

Notification Date	27 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Interview Date	To be communicated via email

Additional Important Information

Candidates should familiarize themselves with the job description before appearing for the interview.
Candidates having experience in hardware development of power converters are encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate will get an opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. at IIT Roorkee.
Once the project is over, the candidate may be given MHRD fellowship as per institute policy.