Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Project Assistant (Admn.)

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 26,000 - Rs. 57,000/- + HRA
Age Limit
Not Specified in Notification
Job Location
Uttarakhand13Roorkee3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 25, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 25 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

Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 15 years of relevant working experience as per job description. Candidates must possess hands-on proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint technical presentations, professional report preparation, official communication drafting (letters, emails, notes), coordination across multidisciplinary teams, dictation, and project financial management.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is prescribed in the official advertisement.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Experience Scrutiny

Online / OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Technical Viva

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications submitted on plain paper with detailed CV and copies of credentials will be scrutinized against the 15-year administrative experience requirement. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview conducted by the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, IIT Roorkee. Candidates must produce all original degrees and experience certificates at the time of the interview for verification. 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
Executive Administrative & Secretarial Seniority (15+ Years)Core EligibilityDepth of experience in office administration, file tracking, official correspondence drafting, and secretarial documentation
Technical Software Proficiency (Advanced MS Excel & Presentations)Technical CompetenceHands-on expertise in complex Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint technical presentations, and executive report formatting
Project Financial Management & Accounting ProceduresOperational CompetenceFamiliarity with project budget tracking, bills, vouchers, procurement records, and financial accounting norms
Personal Interview & Communication ClarityInterview AssessmentVerbal and written communication clarity, dictation competence, team coordination capability, and interview interaction with the PI

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Project staff in the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED) at IIT Roorkee work in an intellectually stimulating academic and research consultancy environment. This role supports the high-level consultancy project for Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) reviewing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Upper Kolab and Balimela Pumped Storage Projects. Core duties include drafting high-stakes inter-organizational communications, managing project accounts, organizing technical data presentations for state power engineers, and facilitating day-to-day coordination between IIT Roorkee faculty and external utility stakeholders.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at IIT Roorkee campus, Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The appointment is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project duration. It carries no provision for absorption or regularization into permanent institute service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual project-specific post under Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) rules with no regular promotion hierarchy. However, managing high-profile consultancy documentation for state power corporations provides exceptional credentials for senior administrative roles in premier research institutions and consultancy firms.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict 15-Year Experience Benchmark: Candidates must possess at least 15 years of proven working experience in office administration, technical presentation, and financial management as outlined in the job description.
  • Email Application Deadline: Complete application packets with CV and attested certificates must reach [email protected] by October 25, 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications sent after the deadline will not be evaluated.
  • Original Document Verification: Candidates called for interview must physically produce all original degrees, mark sheets, and experience certificates; failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Purely Temporary Project Engagement: The engagement is co-terminus with the OHPC consultancy project and does not confer any entitlement to regular faculty or staff benefits 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

  • Project Assistant (Admn.) [General / Unreserved]1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay scale of Rs. 26,000/- to Rs. 57,000/- per month plus admissible HRA.

Consolidated monthly salary in the pay band of Rs. 26,000/- to Rs. 57,000/- plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per institute project norms. Purely temporary contractual position co-terminus with the consultancy project.

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 comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing chronological education and 15+ years of relevant administrative/secretarial experience.
  2. Attach self-attested photocopies of degree certificates, mark sheets, and formal experience certificates supporting the job description.
  3. Submit the completed application dossier via email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Prashant Surana, at [email protected] on or before October 25, 2026 by 5:00 PM. (Alternatively, applications may be sent by post or submitted in person to the HRED office).
  4. Shortlisted applicants must bring original degree and experience certificates for physical document verification at the time of the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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Candidates must be graduates in any discipline with at least 15 years of relevant working experience in office administration, advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint presentations, drafting official communications, and financial management.

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