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 Junior Research Fellow (JRF). 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

11th September

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Published

2nd September 2026

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IIT Roorkee Recruitment: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Position

Official Notification details for sponsored research project under the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for the project position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a consultancy/research project titled "Recovery of potash values from nepheline syenite and feldspar", sponsored by the Ministry of Mines. The research work will be executed under the Principal Investigator (PI) Prof. Smitirupa Biswal at the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

Parameter	Details
Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department / Centre	Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Project Title	Recovery of potash values from nepheline syenite and feldspar
Sponsor of the Project	Ministry of Mines
Principal Investigator (PI)	Prof. Smitirupa Biswal
Position Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Positions	01 (One)
Monthly Emoluments	Rs. 37,000/- per month
Project Duration	24 months (with possibility of enrolling in PhD program)
Job Location	Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Last Date for Application Submission	11 September, 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Job Description

Prescribed Educational Qualifications

Option 1:

B.Tech / M.Tech degree in Metallurgy / Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent with GATE Qualification (necessary).

Option 2:

M.Sc in Chemistry / Materials Science and allied streams with Mathematics at the Undergraduate level.

Key Responsibilities & Job Description

The selected candidate is expected to conduct experiments, characterization studies, and flow sheet development for the recovery of potash values.

Reservation Details & Opportunity for PhD

Reservation & Preference

Nationality: Applications are invited from Indian nationals only.
Category Preference: Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.

Academic Advancement

The selected candidate may get an opportunity for Ph.D. admission during the project tenure (duration: 24 months with possibility of enrolling in PhD program).

Application Process & Interview Instructions

Important Notice: Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply.

How to Apply

Candidates desiring to appear for the Interview should submit their applications along with the necessary enclosures to the office of the Principal Investigator through email.

Application Document: Prepare an application on plain paper along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
Experience Details: Detailed records of experience including research, industrial field, and others.
Attested Copies: Attach attested copies of degree/certificates and experience certificates.
Submission Mode: Send the complete application package to the official email address of the Principal Investigator: smitirupa.biswal@mt.iitr.ac.in.
Deadline: The last date for application to be submitted to the office of the Principal Investigator is 11 Sept, 2026.

Interview Guidelines & Document Verification

Candidates shall bring along with them the original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
Travel Allowances: Please note that no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.