Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

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Postgraduate321
M.Sc151
M.Tech115
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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 (Consolidated) + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 28 Years (Relaxable as per GOI norms)
Job Location
Uttarakhand21Roorkee6

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 23, 2026

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Starts

Sep 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 1, 2026

Application Window23 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date1 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Master's degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences with valid GATE or CSIR/UGC-NET qualification. Desirable: Prior research experience in molecular cloning, construction of deletion mutants, and small RNA work.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard upper age limit for Junior Research Fellowship is 28 years on the date of interview, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD and female candidates, and 3 years for OBC (NCL) as per central funding guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & CV Scrutiny

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Walk-in Interview & Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through screening of submitted applications, verification of original academic credentials and GATE/NET scorecards, followed by a walk-in interview on 01.10.2026 at 4:00 PM before the Selection Committee in the Committee Room, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & Postgraduate Merit30 MarksEvaluation of academic performance in M.Sc./M.Tech. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences
National Eligibility (GATE / NET Standing)20 MarksValid score and ranking in CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE examination
Domain Research Experience25 MarksHands-on experience in molecular cloning, mutant construction, protein purification, and small RNA assays
Walk-in Interview & Technical Presentation25 MarksViva-voce assessing scientific reasoning, project comprehension, and research communication

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

High-impact research laboratory setting at IIT Roorkee's Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. The fellow works under Prof. Ranjana Pathania focusing on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and small RNA regulation in Acinetobacter baumannii. Daily responsibilities include molecular cloning, bacterial cell culture, gel-retardation assays, protein purification, animal model handling, and manuscript preparation. Hours are research-driven and demanding.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for an initial duration of one year, extendable on mutual agreement and performance evaluation up to the duration of the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance funded research project.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments do not carry direct absorption into permanent faculty or staff cadres. However, fellows with valid national fellowships who perform outstandingly during their project tenure frequently transition into the institute's Ph.D. programme subject to departmental admission criteria.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Candidates must possess a valid GATE or CSIR/UGC-NET qualification alongside their Master's degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences.
  • Candidates must bring all original degrees, mark sheets, GATE/NET scorecards, and research experience certificates for on-site verification at 4:00 PM on 01.10.2026.
  • No TA/DA will be reimbursed for traveling to or attending the interview at IIT Roorkee.
  • Equal qualification preference will be given to SC/ST candidates in accordance with Government of India project guidelines.

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

  • Junior Research Fellow (Unreserved)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus admissible HRA under the research project funded by DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance.

₹37,000/- per month (Consolidated) plus HRA as per DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance and IIT Roorkee norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on plain paper accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your academic degrees in chronological order, GATE/NET qualifications, and research experience.
  2. Attach attested photocopies of your Master's degree certificate, mark sheets, GATE/NET scorecard, and experience certificates.
  3. Submit the application and documents to the office of the Principal Investigator (Prof. Ranjana Pathania, Dept of BSBE, IIT Roorkee) by post, through email, or present them directly at the time of the walk-in interview.
  4. Carry all original degrees, mark sheets, and research publications for physical verification by the selection board.
  5. Report at the Committee Room, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE), IIT Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667 on 01 October 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The walk-in interview will take place on 01 October 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Committee Room, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667.

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