Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee Project Associate Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Research AssociateProject Associate

Required Qualification

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M.Tech111
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 75,000 + HRA per month
Age Limit
As per IIT Roorkee / Project Norms
Job Location
Odisha28Uttarakhand23+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 Sep – 8 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

Project Associate: B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydropower Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.

Research Associate: M.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydropower Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed as per IIT Roorkee sponsored research project guidelines. Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

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Candidates are screened based on essential engineering qualifications and relevant industrial/research experience. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an Interview conducted by the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy at IIT Roorkee. Original certificates must be presented at the time of interview.

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.

Applied research and field consultancy environment at the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, IIT Roorkee, sponsored by Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL). Day-to-day duties involve technical vetting of draft tender documents, bid evaluation support, vetting and concurrence of engineering designs and drawings, on-site technical inspection visits to the 2 x 1.5 MW Kanupur Dam Toe Small Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) in Keonjhar district, Odisha, and coordination with EPC contractors and project owners.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project assignment for 1 year or up to project completion date, whichever is earlier. Governed by IIT Roorkee sponsored research project rules without any entitlement or right for permanent absorption into institute service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed-term project engagement without standard institutional cadre promotion tracks. However, hands-on experience under leading renewable energy faculty at IIT Roorkee on active hydro-power commissioning provides high-value industrial credentials for senior roles in NHPC, SJVN, state power corporations, and global renewable consulting firms.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Applications must be submitted to the PI via email ([email protected]) or post latest by October 08, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  • The application must include a plain-paper application with detailed CV and attested copies of educational degrees and experience certificates.
  • Candidates must produce original degrees and experience certificates at the time of interview; failing to do so will disqualify the candidate.
  • No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview at IIT Roorkee.
  • The position is purely contractual for 1 year or until project completion and confers no right for permanent absorption in 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
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Project Associate receives Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- + HRA per month. Research Associate receives Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 75,000/- + HRA per month depending upon qualification and experience.

Project Associate: Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- + HRA per month. Research Associate: Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 75,000/- + HRA per month.

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) describing degrees, educational discipline, and research/industrial field experience.
  2. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates.
  3. Submit the complete application packet to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Sunil Kumar Singal, Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, IIT Roorkee, via email at [email protected] or by post.
  4. Applications must be delivered on or before October 08, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  5. Shortlisted candidates must produce original degree certificates and experience credentials at the time of interview for verification. No TA/DA is admissible.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The last date to submit the application via email ([email protected]) or post to the Principal Investigator is October 08, 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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