National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) Recruitment 2026 for Project Scientist-I
Advertisement: Walk-in Interview for the contractual engagement of Project Scientist-I under a Sponsored Project at the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee.
The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), an autonomous Government of India Society under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, has released a notification inviting eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in Interview for the post of Project Scientist-I on a contractual basis. The recruitment is being conducted for the sponsored research project titled "Status reports of salinity ingress in coastal area of Saurashtra and Kachchh, Gujarat State".
Organization Details
| Organization Name | National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) |
| Parent Organization | Government of India Society under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation |
| Organization Type | Government of India Society |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization |
| Advertisement Type | Walk-in Interview |
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Project Scientist-I |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
| Project Type | Sponsored Project |
| Project Duration | Six Months |
| Project Code | SP-67/2023-24 (GWHD) |
| Project Title | Status reports of salinity ingress in coastal area of Saurashtra and Kachchh, Gujarat State |
Job Location
| City | Roorkee |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 247667 |
| Street Address | Jalvigyan Bhawan, Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
Salary Details
Monthly Salary: ₹56,000 per month + HRA (as applicable)
| Base Salary | ₹56,000 per month |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Applicable as per rules |
| Increment | 5% increment after every 2 years of experience, subject to performance review. |
Important Dates
| Walk-in Interview Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Interview Time | 11:00 AM |
Walk-in Interview Venue
Venue:
National Institute of Hydrology (NIH)
Jalvigyan Bhawan
Roorkee - 247667
Uttarakhand, India
Application Process
- Eligible candidates should appear directly for the Walk-in Interview on the scheduled date and time.
- Candidates should carry all original educational certificates, experience certificates, and supporting documents.
- Candidates should also bring self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents for verification.
- Candidates should report at the interview venue before the scheduled interview time.
Educational Qualification
The candidate must possess the following essential educational qualification.
- Ph.D. Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent.
- The degree should be in one of the following disciplines:
- Hydrology
- Hydrogeology
- Geo-informatics
- Water Resources
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Civil Engineering
- Geophysics
- Candidates should possess knowledge of Numerical Modelling.
Nature of Work
- GIS and Remote Sensing.
- Large satellite-based spatial data analysis.
- Google Earth Engine.
- Integrated numerical hydrological modelling.
- Water Balance Estimation.
- Gravity / GRACE data analysis.
Preference / Desirable Experience
- Experience in Integrated Hydrological Modelling.
- Experience in SWAT-MODFLOW.
- Experience in FEFLOW.
- Experience in MIKE SHE.
- Knowledge of Python Programming.
Age Limit
Age limit has not been mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation Details
Reservation details have not been mentioned in the official notification.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview.
Helpline / Contact Information
No helpline number, email address, or contact details have been provided in the available notification.
Additional Information
- The recruitment is purely on a contractual basis.
- The appointment is against a Sponsored Project.
- The engagement is initially for a period of six months.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid as applicable.
- A 5% increment is admissible after every two years of experience subject to satisfactory performance review.
- Candidates are required to bring original documents along with self-attested photocopies for verification during the Walk-in Interview.
