IIT Roorkee Recruitment: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Project Position Advertisement under Armament Research Board, DRDO Project
Key Details Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
|---|---|
| Department / Centre | Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Position Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Effect of Hygroscopic Ageing on the Mechanical and Fracture-Fatigue Behaviour of Sandwich Composites for Armament Applications |
| Project Sponsor | Armament Research Board, DRDO, Delhi |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Indra Vir Singh |
| Monthly Emoluments | Rs. 37,000/- per month |
| Project Duration | 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2028 (3 Years) |
| Application Last Date | November 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Application Mode | Through Email to Principal Investigator (Single PDF file) |
Important Dates
| Event / Schedule | Date & Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification / Advertisement | October 15, 2026 |
| Last Date and Time for Submission of Application | November 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Project Term / Duration | 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2028 (3 years) |
| Date of Interview | Will be informed to shortlisted candidates through email |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for the project position. Candidates must satisfy the following qualifications:
- Essential Qualification (Undergraduate):
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Equivalent.
- Essential Qualification (Postgraduate):
M.E. / M.Tech. in Machine Design / Applied Mechanics / Aerospace Engineering / Equivalent.
- Desirable / Preference Qualification:
GATE qualified candidates will be preferred.
Reservation & Preference Details
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
Job Description & Research Scope
This project aims at a systematic investigation of the structural behaviour of unaged and aged sandwich composites for armament applications. A systematic experimental approach will be employed to characterize Nomex, PMI foam, and PVC foam core sandwich composites. Hygroscopically aged specimens will be evaluated to verify moisture resistance and its detrimental effect on the mechanical properties. Delamination behavior will be examined under Mode-I and Mode-II loading for both aged and unaged samples. The fatigue performance of various aged sandwich composite samples will be assessed and benchmarked against unaged Nomex, PMI and PVC core-based sandwich composites.
Application Submission Process
Candidates should submit their applications with all supporting documents to the office of the Principal Investigator through email as a single PDF file in the following order:
- Application on a plain paper with a detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
- Experience details including research, industrial, field, and others.
- Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
Important Submission Instruction
The complete application in a single PDF file must be submitted by email to the Principal Investigator on or before November 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Selection Procedure & Academic Prospects
Selection & Interview Protocol
- Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified through email for the interview.
- The interview will be conducted online through Webex or Google Meet.
PhD Opportunity & Fellowship Details
Selected candidate will get an opportunity to pursue a PhD. Once the project is over, the PhD candidate will be given an MHRD fellowship as per Institute Policy.
Principal Investigator & Office Information
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Indra Vir Singh |
|---|---|
| Department / Centre | Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| Official Website | https://iitr.ac.in |
Official Project Notification
Access and download the official advertisement PDF published by the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee.
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