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 Senior Research Fellow (SRF). 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

5th April

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Published

19th March 2026

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IIT Roorkee SRF Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released an official notification for recruitment to the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under a sponsored research project. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through email before the last date.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English)	Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Organization Name (Hindi)	भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, रुड़की
Department	Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
Location	Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India – 247667
Street Address	Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, IIT Roorkee

Post Details

Post Name (English)	Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Post Name (Hindi)	वरिष्ठ अनुसंधान फेलो (SRF)
Total Vacancies	01
Employment Type	Contract (Project-Based)
Salary	₹42,000 per month
Project Duration	From date of appointment until 12 June 2028

Project Details

Project Title: Theoretical and experimental determination of burn rate of metals/metal oxides and product species of high explosives through spectroscopy
Project Sponsor: TBRL, DRDO, Chandigarh
Job Description:
- Perform theoretical and numerical calculations related to combustion and radiation
- Conduct experiments using emission spectroscopy for metal and hydrocarbon combustion

Important Dates

Notification Date	18 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	05 April 2026
Interview Mode	Online
Interview Information Release	By 10 April 2026 (to shortlisted candidates)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

UG and PG degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering
Must be qualified in a national-level examination such as GATE or CSIR-NET
Candidates with CGPA 8.0 or above at both UG and PG levels may get relaxation in qualifying exam criteria
Candidates with experience in combustion experiments are highly encouraged to apply

Age Limit

Age limit is not specified in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Preference will be given to OBC, SC, and ST candidates having equal qualifications and experience.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

Application Process

Candidates must apply via email only.
Send the application to: ajit.dubey@me.iitr.ac.in
Email subject should be: Application for SRF position in DRDO Project
Attach a single PDF containing:
- Detailed CV including academic records from secondary education to PG
- Details of projects, internships, or training relevant to the project
- Attested copies of degrees, certificates, and experience documents
- GATE or CSIR-NET scorecard
- Names of two references
- A motivation statement (minimum 200 words, maximum one page)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility and documents
Online interview
Final selection based on interview performance

Additional Important Information

Candidates must ensure eligibility before appearing for the interview
Selected candidates can join immediately
Original documents must be produced at the time of joining, failing which the appointment will be cancelled
Selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission