Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has invited applications from Indian nationals for a time-bound project position under the Civil Engineering Department. The recruitment is for the project titled “Autonomous Smart Pesticide Sprayer for Sustainable Agriculture: Ecospray”.
IIT Roorkee Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Civil Engineering Department, has issued an advertisement dated 18 August 2026 inviting applications from Indian nationals for a time-bound project position. The position is associated with the project titled “Autonomous Smart Pesticide Sprayer for Sustainable Agriculture: Ecospray”, sponsored by Brilmer Lawrie.
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
|---|---|
| Department | Civil Engineering Department |
| Project Principal Investigator | Prof. R. D. Garg |
| Advertisement Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Eligible Nationality | Indian nationals only |
Project Details
| Project Title | Autonomous Smart Pesticide Sprayer for Sustainable Agriculture: Ecospray |
|---|---|
| Project Sponsor | Brilmer Lawrie |
| Project Duration | One Year |
| Extension | Extendable based on performance |
| Project Position | Project Associate |
| Number of Positions | One (1) |
Project Associate Vacancy Details
| Position | Number of Posts | Monthly Emoluments | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | 1 | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000 + HRA | B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE), or Master's in Computer Application |
Monthly Emoluments and Salary
Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000 + HRA
- Minimum stated monthly emoluments: Rs. 25,000/-
- Maximum stated monthly emoluments: Rs. 60,000
- Additional benefit: HRA
The notification specifies monthly emoluments of Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000 + HRA for the Project Associate position.
Employment Type and Duration
- Employment Type: Time-bound project position
- Project Duration: One Year
- Extension: Extendable based on performance
Job Location
| City | Roorkee |
|---|---|
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Street Address | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Department / Workplace | Civil Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
Job Description and Responsibilities
The selected Project Associate will be responsible for software development, embedded software implementation, crop data processing, geospatial visualization and reporting activities associated with the project.
- Design and develop software modules for crop data processing and analysis.
- Develop and implement embedded software for sensor interfacing.
- Develop and implement embedded software for data acquisition.
- Develop and implement embedded software for communication.
- Develop and implement embedded software for integration with the developed system.
- Build geospatial visualization and reporting tools.
- Present field data through geospatial visualization and reporting tools.
- Present spatial information through the developed tools.
- Present analytical results through geospatial visualization and reporting tools.
Educational Qualification
The notification specifies the following minimum qualification requirements for the Project Associate position.
- B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
- OR
- Master's in Computer Application
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
The notification lists the following qualifications, technical knowledge and experience as desirable:
- Knowledge of QT/C/C# and backend software development.
- Familiarity with GIS and image geotagging software/tools.
- Experience including handling spatial and location-based datasets.
- Experience with geospatial analysis for crop monitoring.
- Experience with 3D Plant phenotyping.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are invited from Indian nationals only.
- Candidates should possess B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or a Master's in Computer Application.
- Knowledge of QT/C/C# and backend software development is desirable.
- Familiarity with GIS and image geotagging software/tools is desirable.
- Experience with spatial and location-based datasets is desirable.
- Experience with geospatial analysis for crop monitoring is desirable.
- Experience with 3D Plant phenotyping is desirable.
Age Limit
The notification text provided does not mention a minimum age, maximum age, age relaxation, or a specific date for calculating the candidate's age.
| Minimum Age | Not mentioned in the notification |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Age Relaxation | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Age Calculation Date | Not mentioned in the notification |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 September 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Examination Date | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Interview Date | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Admit Card Date | Not mentioned in the notification |
Application Deadline: The last date for submission of the application is 3 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Application Process
The notification invites applications from Indian nationals for the advertised time-bound project position. The provided notification text specifies the final date and time for submission of applications.
| Application Mode | Not clearly specified in the provided notification text |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Application Last Date | 3 September 2026 by 5:00 PM |
| Application Portal | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Application Email | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Required Documents | Not mentioned in the notification text provided |
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the provided notification text.
| General | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| OBC | Not mentioned |
| SC/ST | Not mentioned |
| EWS | Not mentioned |
| Female Candidates | Not mentioned |
| PwBD | Not mentioned |
| Other Categories | Not mentioned |
| Payment Method | Not mentioned |
Reservation Details
The provided notification text does not mention category-wise reservation details.
- SC Reservation: Not mentioned
- ST Reservation: Not mentioned
- OBC Reservation: Not mentioned
- EWS Reservation: Not mentioned
- PwBD Reservation: Not mentioned
- Other Reservation: Not mentioned
Selection Process
The provided notification text does not specify the selection process for the Project Associate position.
| Written Examination | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Interview | Not mentioned |
| Skill Test | Not mentioned |
| Shortlisting | Not mentioned |
| Document Verification | Not mentioned |
| Medical Examination | Not mentioned |
Contact and Helpline Information
| Principal Investigator | Prof. R. D. Garg |
|---|---|
| Phone Number | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Email Address | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Helpline Number | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Contact Address | Not mentioned in the notification |
Official Website
Official Notification
View Official Notification PDF – IIT Roorkee Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Other Important Information
- The recruitment is for a time-bound project position.
- Applications are invited from Indian nationals only.
- The position is under the Civil Engineering Department of Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
- The Principal Investigator for the project is Prof. R. D. Garg.
- The project is titled “Autonomous Smart Pesticide Sprayer for Sustainable Agriculture: Ecospray”.
- The project sponsor is Brilmer Lawrie.
- The project duration is one year.
- The project duration is extendable based on performance.
- There is one Project Associate position.
- The monthly emoluments are Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000 + HRA.
- The minimum qualification is B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE), or Master's in Computer Application.
- Desirable expertise includes QT/C/C#, backend software development, GIS, image geotagging, spatial and location-based datasets, geospatial analysis for crop monitoring, and 3D Plant phenotyping.
- The last date for submission of the application is 3 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
|---|---|
| Department | Civil Engineering Department |
| Project | Autonomous Smart Pesticide Sprayer for Sustainable Agriculture: Ecospray |
| Sponsor | Brilmer Lawrie |
| Post | Project Associate |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Location | Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
| Salary | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000 + HRA per month |
| Duration | One Year |
| Extension | Extendable based on performance |
| Qualification | B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE), or Master's in Computer Application |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Advertisement Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 September 2026 by 5:00 PM |
Important Note for Applicants
Candidates should carefully review the official IIT Roorkee notification for the complete application requirements and instructions before submitting their application. The information above is limited to the details contained in the provided job notification.
Official Notification Link
https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Project_Jobs/CE/2026/adv19082026.pdf
