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 Project Fellow, Research Associate. 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

10th March

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Published

22nd February 2026

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IIT Roorkee Project Recruitment 2026 – Project Fellow & Research Associate

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, has released an official advertisement dated 17 February 2026 inviting applications from Indian nationals for project-based positions under a consultancy/research project coordinated by Prof. Himanshu Jain, Coordinator – Centre for Regulatory Affairs (CERA).

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department	Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy
Project Title	Centre for Regulatory Affairs (No.: ITR-2807-CRA/25-26)
Project Sponsor	IIT Roorkee
Advertisement Date	17 February 2026

Job Location

City	Roorkee
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India
Postal Code	247667
Street Address	Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Roorkee-247667, India

Vacancy Details

Designation	Number of Posts	Employment Type	Duration
Project Fellow	Total 2 Positions	Contractual / Project-Based	1 Year (Extendable yearly basis up to 5 years)
Research Associate	Total 2 Positions	Contractual / Project-Based	1 Year (Extendable yearly basis up to 5 years)

Salary Structure

Project Fellow	Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- + HRA per month
Research Associate	Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 75,000/- + HRA per month

Eligibility Criteria

Project Fellow: PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) OR PhD in Energy Systems Modelling and Analysis.
Research Associate: Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering OR Operations Research/Management OR Applied Optimization in Energy.
Desirable: Experience using optimization-related software.

Job Responsibilities

Search, review and analyze existing power and energy sector regulations and policies in India and globally.
Perform energy systems modelling including capacity expansion, production cost simulation, and resource adequacy.
Organize meetings, workshops, and conferences in Roorkee and other places.
Undertake assignment-related travel.
Maintain frequent and effective communication with stakeholders.

Important Dates

Last Date for Application Submission: 10 March 2026 (By 5:00 PM)

Application Process

Candidates must ensure eligibility before appearing for the interview.
Submit application to the office of the Principal Investigator through:
- Email
- By Post
- Produce at the time of Interview
Application must include:
- Application on plain paper
- Detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained
- Experience details (research, industrial field and others)
- Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate
Candidates must bring original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on Interview.

Reservation & Other Conditions

Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Official Contact Information

Coordinator	Prof. Himanshu Jain
Designation	Coordinator, Centre for Regulatory Affairs (CERA)
Email	himanshujain@hre.iitr.ac.in
Official Website	https://iitr.ac.in
Official Notification Link	Download Official Notification PDF