Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee JRF Mechanical Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 22, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹37,000/- per month
Age Limit
As per DRDO / Institute Norms (Typically 28 Years)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 15, 2026

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Starts

Oct 15, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 Oct – 15 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Educational Qualifications:

  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Equivalent.
  • M.E. / M.Tech. in Machine Design / Applied Mechanics / Aerospace Engineering / Equivalent.
  • Desirable: GATE qualified candidates will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is ordinarily 28 years for JRF positions as per DRDO / DST guidelines, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PwD and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & CV Screening

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online via Webex / Google Meet)

OnlineMerit Scored

Candidates must submit their application on plain paper along with detailed CV and self-attested copies of certificates as a single PDF file by email to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Indra Vir Singh ([email protected]). Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit and research background, and notified by email to attend an online interview via Webex or Google Meet.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentM.Tech/M.E. in Machine Design, Applied Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering with strong academic track record
Evaluation ComponentValid/qualified GATE score in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (preferred criterion)
Evaluation ComponentPrior experimental or computational research in fracture mechanics, fatigue, composite materials, or finite element modeling
Evaluation ComponentDemonstrated conceptual understanding in mechanics, experimental aptitude, communication, and research motivation for Ph.D.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The JRF role is based in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at IIT Roorkee under the research supervision of Prof. Indra Vir Singh. Work involves advanced experimental characterization and numerical modeling of sandwich composites (Nomex, PMI, PVC core) for DRDO armament applications, focusing on hygroscopic ageing, Mode-I/Mode-II delamination, and fracture-fatigue behavior.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The project tenure is 3 years (scheduled from early 2026 through 31st December 2028). Selected candidates gain direct access to state-of-the-art fracture testing and material characterization laboratories at IIT Roorkee.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

A key institutional benefit stated in the official notification is that the selected JRF candidate will get the opportunity to enroll in and pursue a Ph.D. at IIT Roorkee. Following the completion of the 3-year DRDO project, the Ph.D. candidate will be eligible for an MHRD/MoE fellowship as per Institute Policy.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be submitted strictly as a single consolidated PDF file containing the plain-paper application, CV, and attested certificates; multiple loose attachments may be rejected during screening.
  • The submission deadline of 15th November 2026 by 5:00 PM is strict; late emails will not be shortlisted by the Principal Investigator.
  • While B.Tech + M.Tech in relevant engineering streams is mandatory, possessing a GATE qualification is strongly preferred and acts as a significant differentiator during initial screening.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Project JRF / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month. HRA is admissible as per funding agency (DRDO) and Institute guidelines if hostel accommodation is not provided.

Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month. Selected candidate will get an opportunity to pursue Ph.D. at IIT Roorkee with MHRD fellowship upon project completion as per Institute Policy.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Draft an application on plain paper accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing degrees, educational institutions, marks percentages, and research/industrial experience in chronological order.
  2. Assemble self-attested copies of all degree certificates, grade sheets, and experience certificates alongside the application into a single consolidated PDF file.
  3. Submit the single PDF application via email to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Indra Vir Singh, at [email protected] on or before 15th November 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  4. Shortlisted candidates will receive email communication regarding the date and link for the online interview on Webex or Google Meet.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

No. The prescribed qualification requires both (a) B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Aerospace Engineering and (b) M.E./M.Tech in Machine Design, Applied Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

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