Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) Recruitment 2026 – Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Advertisement Title: Advertisement to Fill Up Project Positions
Advertisement Date: 19 February 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
Advertisement Date: 19 February 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
|---|---|
| Department | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department |
| Issued Under | Dean, Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) |
| Location | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee-247667, Uttarakhand, India |
| City | Roorkee |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 247667 |
Project Information
- Title of Project: Design and Development of In Pipe Inspection Robot
- Sponsor of the Project: TIH – IIT Guwahati
- Duration: 01 Year (Project Based Position)
- Employment Type: Temporary / Contractual
Post Details and Salary Structure
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | 01 | ₹30,000 per month |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | ₹37,000 per month |
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are invited from Indian Nationals only.
Educational Qualification
- B.Tech or M.Tech degree.
- Master’s in Engineering/Technology (Computer Science / Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical preferred).
- Candidates should have First Class in their UG and PG courses.
- For JRF position: GATE/NET qualified candidates.
- Alternatively, candidates who completed their Master’s degree in Engineering from a centrally funded institute and whose admission was through a national level examination are eligible.
Age Limit
Age limit is not mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation Details
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Submit Application | 10 March 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
Application Process
- Candidates desiring to appear for the interview should submit their applications to the office of the Principal Investigator.
- Applications may be submitted through email, by post, or produced at the time of the interview.
- Application must be written on plain paper with a detailed CV including a chronological discipline of degrees/certificates obtained.
- Include details of experience including research, industrial field, and others.
- Attach attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates.
- Candidates must bring original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
- Email applications must be sent to: pushparaj.pathak@me.iitr.ac.in
- The subject line of the email should be: "Application for the post of Project Associate/JRF"
No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Selection Process
- Interview
- Document Verification
Note: The selected JRF candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.
Job Description
Carrying out project research related to the project titled "Design and Development of In Pipe Inspection Robot".
Contact Details
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Pushparaj Mani Pathak |
|---|---|
| Department | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department |
| Telephone | +91-1332-285608 |
| Fax | +91-1332-285665 |
| pushparaj.pathak@me.iitr.ac.in | |
| Official Website | https://www.iitr.ac.in |
Additional Important Information
- Applications are invited from Indian Nationals only.
- The advertisement is to be uploaded on the IIT Roorkee website.
- Copy of the advertisement may be sent to appropriate addresses by the Principal Investigator for wider circulation.
