Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 13, 2026
Project Assistant (Admn.)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate173
M.Com12
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹26,000/- to ₹57,000/- + HRA per month
Age Limit
As per IIT Roorkee SRIC / Project Staff Norms
Job Location
Uttarakhand13Roorkee3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 7, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 – 23 Oct 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

Candidates must possess a Post Graduate degree in Commerce (M.Com.) with at least 15 years of relevant multi-tasking experience in office administration, accounting software, MS Office, documentation, typing, data entry, report preparation, and scanning maps & drawings.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed by IIT Roorkee SRIC guidelines for project positions, commensurate with the mandatory 15 years post-qualification experience requirement.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening and Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications submitted via email, post, or in-person will be scrutinized against eligibility criteria (M.Com + 15 years experience). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview before the selection committee. Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Educational Qualification & Academic Record30%Academic merit in Master of Commerce (M.Com.) from a recognized university.
Relevant Multi-Tasking & Office Experience40%Depth of experience (15+ years) in clerical administration, financial accounting, accounting software, and office management.
Technical Proficiency & Interview Performance30%Hands-on expertise in MS Office, typing, scanning, documentation, and interview viva.

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.

Professional academic research and consultancy setting under the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED) at IIT Roorkee. The post handles office administration, project report compilation, accounts maintenance, data entry, and project coordination for the Uttarakhand Government sponsored project 'Water for Welfare'.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is for a duration of 1 year, subject to extension based on project requirements, sponsor sanction, and annual performance appraisal.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual project appointment without a direct institutional promotional ladder; however, long-term association with IIT Roorkee sponsored consultancy projects offers substantial professional standing and renewal opportunities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict 15-year post-qualification experience requirement: Applications lacking verifiable multi-tasking administrative or accounting experience will be rejected during initial scrutiny.
  • Candidates must produce original degrees, mark sheets, and experience certificates at the time of interview verification.
  • No travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for attending the interview at IIT Roorkee.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly emoluments ranging from ₹26,000/- to ₹57,000/- plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per institute project guidelines.

Monthly consolidated emoluments of ₹26,000/- to ₹57,000/- plus admissible HRA under sponsored project consultancy 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 along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing chronological degrees, certificates, and work experience.
  2. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates (M.Com), mark sheets, and proof of 15 years relevant multi-tasking experience.
  3. Submit the complete application by email to [email protected], by post, or produce in person at the time of interview.
  4. Postal submissions should be addressed to: Principal Investigator (Prof. S.K. Singal), Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
  5. Ensure applications reach the office of the Principal Investigator on or before October 23, 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this project post.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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

Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in Commerce (M.Com.) along with at least 15 years of multi-tasking work experience in office administration, accounting software, and MS Office.

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