IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) positions at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Department of Civil Engineering. The recruitment is for a research consultancy project titled “Development of Guidelines for Instrumentation & Real Time Monitoring of Hill Slopes.” The project is sponsored by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Eligible candidates who meet the required academic qualifications and research skills may apply for this project-based research position. The selected candidate will work in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Roorkee and will participate in advanced geotechnical research, slope stability analysis, and real-time monitoring of hill slopes through instrumentation and data analysis.
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान रुड़की |
| Department | Department of Civil Engineering |
| City | Roorkee |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 247667 |
| Street Address | Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
Post Details
| Designation (English) | Designation (Hindi) | Total Posts | Employment Type |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (JRF) | 01 | Contract / Project Based |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | सीनियर रिसर्च फेलो (SRF) |
Project Details
| Project Title | Development of Guidelines for Instrumentation & Real Time Monitoring of Hill Slopes |
| Project Sponsor | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, New Delhi |
| Project Duration | Till February 2029 |
| PhD Opportunity | Eligible candidates may enroll as PhD under the project category. |
Salary / Emoluments
| Year | Monthly Salary | Additional Benefits |
| First 2 Years | ₹37,000 per month | 10% HRA |
| Third Year | ₹42,000 per month | 10% HRA |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 09 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 March 2026 |
| Interview Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Interview Time | 10:00 AM onwards |
| Interview Mode | Online via Webex |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum CGPA 7.0/10 or 70% marks.
- M.Tech degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Dynamics with minimum CGPA 6.5/10 or 65% marks.
- Candidate must have qualified GATE in Civil Engineering.
Additional Requirements
- Candidate must have good knowledge of slope stability analysis.
- Candidates having knowledge of numerical modelling will be preferred.
- Good programming skills in Matlab or Python will be preferred.
- Candidate must be able to perform field visits to project sites located in Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct geotechnical site investigations.
- Perform laboratory characterization of soil and geotechnical materials.
- Implement real-time slope monitoring using subsurface instrumentation.
- Analyze monitoring datasets and interpret field data.
- Carry out research-related tasks on slope stability and monitoring.
- Prepare research reports and technical presentations within strict deadlines.
- Work towards publishing research outcomes in reputed research journals.
Application Process
Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria before appearing for the interview.
Candidates who wish to appear for the interview must submit their applications via email along with the required documents.
Documents Required
- Application with detailed CV including chronological details of degrees, certificates and marks obtained.
- Details of experience including research experience, industry experience and other relevant experience.
- Information regarding knowledge of Geotechnical software and programming skills.
- Self-attested copies of degree certificates and experience certificates.
Candidates must send their application documents to the email address mentioned below before the application deadline.
Selection Process
- Initial screening of applications.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.
- The interview will be conducted through Webex.
- Candidates may be asked to present original degree certificates and experience certificates during the verification stage.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Age Limit
Age limit has not been specified in the official notification.
Reservation Details
Reservation details have not been mentioned in the official notification.
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee.
Contact Information
| Principal Investigator | Prof. N. K. Samadhiya |
| Co-Principal Investigator | Prof. Akanksha Tyagi |
| Email Address | akanksha.tyagi@ce.iitr.ac.in |
| Helpline Phone Number | +91 9620982528 |
Other Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this project position.
- Candidates should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
- The Webex link for the interview will be sent only to shortlisted candidates after the initial screening process.
- Candidates must produce original certificates during the interview for verification if required.
- This advertisement may also be circulated to appropriate addresses for wider circulation.
- The notification has been approved by the Dean, Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy, IIT Roorkee.
