Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 – Apply for JRF & Research Associate Posts

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Sep. 8, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Research Associate (RA)

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Vacancies
02 Posts (JRF: 1, Research Associate: 1)
Pay Scale
JRF: ₹37,000/- + HRA | RA: ₹58,000/- + HRA per month
Age Limit
Up to 28 Years (JRF) / Up to 35 Years (RA) as per DST Norms
Job Location
Uttarakhand26Roorkee8

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

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Starts

Sep 1, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF - 01 Post): B.E./B.Tech. in ECE, EE, CSE, Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer Science with CGPA ≥ 7.5 (out of 10.0) OR M.E./M.Tech. with CGPA ≥ 6.0 OR M.Sc./MCA in Physics/CS with CGPA ≥ 7.5. Must have qualified a national-level test (GATE / NET etc.) or possess a degree from a CFTI. Selected candidate may get Ph.D. admission opportunity.
• Research Associate (RA - 01 Post): Ph.D. in EE/EC/CS/Physics/equivalent OR 3 years' research/development experience after M.Tech. in relevant quantum domain.
• Tenure: Initial engagement of 2 years, extendable up to March 2031 under National Quantum Mission (DST).
• Preference: Given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is typically 28 years for JRF and 35 years for Research Associate as per DST / GoI guidelines, with standard category relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Submission (Detailed CV & Degree Certificates to [email protected]) by 30.09.2026 (5:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Academic Screening on GATE/NET, CGPA, and Quantum/FPGA Research Background by PI & Committee

OnlineQualifying Only

Technical Interview (In-Person / Online Video Conference) before the Project Selection Committee

OnlineMerit Scored

Appointment Offer & Enrollment Opportunity for Institutional Ph.D. Program at IIT Roorkee

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates must submit their application with a detailed CV and degree certificates via email to Dr. Anshul Jaiswal at [email protected] on or before 30 September 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications will be scrutinized based on academic credentials, GATE/NET score, and FPGA/quantum communication competencies. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a technical interview, and selected candidates may get an opportunity for Ph.D. admission at IIT Roorkee.

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.

Researchers operate at the Centre for Photonics and Quantum Communication Technology and the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at IIT Roorkee, working under Principal Investigator Dr. Anshul Jaiswal on the high-profile multi-institutional National Quantum Mission (NQM) project 'Towards Trusted-Node-Free Hybrid Quantum Secure Communication Networks (TAHQEECAT)'. Research activities involve cutting-edge experimental quantum communication: designing FPGA-based digital transceivers, implementing continuous-variable (CV-QKD) and discrete-variable (DV-QKD) quantum key distribution protocols, testing free-space optical (FSO) and fiber-optic quantum channels, building trusted-node-free quantum routing algorithms, and standardizing software interfaces compliant with ETSI GS QKD norms. The lab provides world-class optoelectronic instrumentation, single-photon detectors, high-speed digitizers, and FPGA development boards in a collaborative, research-intensive IIT environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand – 247667. The engagement is initially for two (02) years, extendable based on annual review up to the complete lifecycle of the National Quantum Mission project until March 2031.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Paid standard DST NQM fellowships: JRF receives ₹37,000/- + HRA for the first two years, transitioning to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at ₹42,000/- + HRA from the third year; Research Associate receives ₹58,000/- + HRA for the first two years, escalating to ₹61,000/- + HRA. Crucially, selected JRF candidates are provided direct opportunities for institutional Ph.D. registration at IIT Roorkee, unlocking prestigious academic and scientific career pathways across ISRO, DRDO, C-DOT, and global quantum technology industry labs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory National Level Test / CFTI CGPA Requirement for JRF: Candidates applying for Junior Research Fellow must either possess a valid qualification in a National Level Test (GATE / CSIR-UGC NET) OR hold a degree from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with the prescribed minimum CGPA.
  • Rolling Recruitment Deadline: The first application cut-off deadline is 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM); applications remain rolling until both project positions are filled.
  • Direct Email Application to PI: Applications with detailed curriculum vitae and scanned copies of academic degrees/certificates must be submitted directly to Dr. Anshul Jaiswal at [email protected].
  • Equal Qualification Preference: Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates in case of equal qualifications and performance as per Government of India 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 (JRF) - NQM Quantum Network Project1
  • Research Associate (RA) - NQM Quantum Network Project1
Total Vacancies02 Posts (JRF: 1, Research Associate: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly fellowship emoluments as per DST National Quantum Mission guidelines:
• Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000/- + HRA for 2 years; ₹42,000/- + HRA thereafter.
• Research Associate: ₹58,000/- + HRA for 2 years; ₹61,000/- + HRA thereafter.

DST NQM fellowship norms: JRF: ₹37,000/- + HRA for initial 2 years (escalating to ₹42,000/- + HRA as SRF); Research Associate: ₹58,000/- + HRA for 2 years (escalating to ₹61,000/- + HRA).

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Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable.

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IIT Roorkee is recruiting for 2 project positions: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with ₹37,000/- + HRA (1 post) and Research Associate (RA) with ₹58,000/- + HRA (1 post) under the DST National Quantum Mission (NQM).

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