IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow Vacancy

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has announced a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Civil Engineering. This contractual recruitment is under the research project titled ANRF-2856-CED-TSAH/25-26. Candidates with a strong academic background in Civil Engineering, Remote Sensing, Environmental Engineering, or Atmospheric Sciences who fulfill the required mathematics pre-requisites are invited to apply online before the closing date.

IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

The key details regarding the Junior Research Fellow recruitment at IIT Roorkee are summarized in the table below:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they satisfy both educational and preferred experience conditions before submitting their application.

Educational Qualifications

• M.Tech / M.E. / M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering, Remote Sensing & GIS, Environmental Engineering, or Atmospheric Science.
• Candidates must have successfully completed prescribed Mathematics courses at the Bachelor's level.

Preferred Skills & Experience

While meeting the basic educational qualifications is mandatory, preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Education from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs).
• A valid GATE score.
• Practical experience or knowledge in Satellite Remote Sensing, UAV flying, and data processing.
• Experience with Inverse Modeling for emission inventories and air quality research.
• Programming experience relevant to data analysis and model execution.

Salary & Emoluments

The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship consolidated as follows:

• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 37,000/-
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Admissible as per the official norms of IIT Roorkee based on project funding rules.

Selection Process

The selection methodology for the JRF vacancy is designed to evaluate candidates through a streamlined process:

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on academic credentials, eligibility prerequisites, and relevant preferred skills.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the final interview rounds. Interview details (schedule, mode, and venue/online link) will be communicated directly to the shortlisted individuals.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online by executing the following steps:

1. Visit the official portal of IIT Roorkee Careers or access the direct link provided below.
2. Read the detailed advertisement PDF carefully to verify qualification requirements.
3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact credentials.
4. Upload all supporting documents, including certificates verifying the mathematics course at the Bachelor's level, M.Tech/M.Sc. marksheets, and GATE scorecard (if applicable).
5. Review the application details and submit the form online before 15 September 2026.