IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026: 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy

This role is ideal for highly motivated B.Tech and M.Tech graduates in Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgy Engineering, particularly those with a valid GATE score and prior research or industrial experience. Candidates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTI) with strong academic records and aspirations for PhD studies at IIT Roorkee are also well-suited, as there is a potential opportunity for PhD admission.

Individuals without a B.Tech and M.Tech in the specified fields and a GATE qualification (unless from a CFTI fulfilling specific PhD criteria) should not apply. Those seeking a permanent government position or a role with extensive vacancies will find this project-based, single-vacancy opportunity unsuitable. Candidates expecting Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) for interviews should also note it is not admissible.

Working at IIT Roorkee, a premier institution, on a DRDO-sponsored project offers significant academic and research prestige. While the role is contractual for one year, it provides valuable experience in cutting-edge materials research and offers a potential pathway to a PhD, significantly enhancing long-term career prospects in academia or R&D.