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IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Research Associate Post (ICED Gujarat Dams Project)

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Aug. 27, 2026
Research Associate (Emergency Action Planning & Dam Safety)
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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹30K - ₹75K / mo
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 21, 2026

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Starts

Aug 21, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 11, 2026

Application Window21 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date11 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications & Project Competencies:
Educational Qualification: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Disaster Management from a recognized University or Institute.
Experience & Technical Skills: Minimum two (2) years of documented experience in preparing disaster management or Emergency Action Plans (EAP) with strong Geographic Information System (GIS) knowledge and disaster risk reduction expertise.
Desirable / Preference: Specific prior experience in preparing Emergency Action Plans (EAP), inundation mapping, and dam break hazard analysis for dams will be given high preference.
Project Scope: Revised hydrology assessment, dam break modeling, emergency action planning, hazard potential classification, and preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals for ten dams under the Salinity Ingress Prevention Circle (SIPC), Rajkot, Government of Gujarat.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Governed by IIT Roorkee SRIC project appointment norms (typically up to 40 years for experienced Research Associates). Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Submission of Application and CV via Email (Deadline: 10.09.2026, 05:30 PM)

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Physical Walk-in Interview at HIS Lab, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee (11.09.2026, 04:30 PM)

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Selection Process:
1. Email Application: Candidates desiring to appear for the interview must submit an application on plain paper with detailed CV and attested copies of degrees and experience certificates to Prof. D. S. Arya at [email protected] by 10 September 2026 (05:30 PM).
2. Walk-in Interview: The interview will be held at HIS Lab, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee on 11 September 2026 at 04:30 PM.
3. Document Verification: Candidates must bring all original degrees, mark sheets, and experience certificates for verification. Preference given to SC/ST candidates on equal merit. No TA/DA is paid.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Scrutiny of M.B.A. in Disaster Management credentials and academic standing
Demonstrated expertise in GIS spatial hazard mapping, inundation extent analysis, and emergency response planning for water infrastructure
Technical interview assessing dam safety governance, Dam Safety Act 2021 mandates, flood evacuation protocols, and O&M manual drafting

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.

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), recognized as an Institute of National Importance, is home to the Department of Hydrology and the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)—India's premier academic center under the Ministry of Jal Shakti's Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). Under the directorship of Prof. D.S. Arya, the Research Associate works on a high-stakes government consultancy and research project for the Government of Gujarat's Salinity Ingress Prevention Circle (SIPC), Rajkot: 'Revised hydrology assessment, Dam break analysis, Emergency action planning, Hazard potential and O&M manual for ten dams of SIPC, Rajkot'. Daily responsibilities include GIS-based spatial hazard mapping, flood inundation modeling, downstream evacuation route planning, establishing standard emergency level thresholds (Watch, Warning, Emergency), formulating Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals under the statutory mandates of the Dam Safety Act 2021, and coordinating with Gujarat state disaster management authorities (GSDMA) and district collectors. The atmosphere is academic, technical, highly collaborative, and involves field visits to coastal dam sites across Saurashtra.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment tenable up to 30.06.2027 or till the conclusion of the project, whichever is earlier. Stationed at the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand - 247667, with project field travel to Rajkot / Saurashtra dams in Gujarat.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Offering competitive emoluments ranging between ₹30,000/- and ₹75,000/- per month plus HRA as per institute norms (commensurate with qualification and experience). This role provides elite credentials from IIT Roorkee ICED and the National Dam Safety Authority framework, paving the way for senior consultancy positions with Central Water Commission (CWC), state water resource departments, international engineering consultancies (WAPCOS, SMEC, AECOM), and Ph.D. admissions in water resources/disaster management.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Two-Step Strict Timeline: (1) Email Application Deadline: 10 September 2026 (05:30 PM) with detailed CV and attested documents to [email protected]; (2) Physical Walk-in Interview: 11 September 2026 at 04:30 PM at HIS Lab, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee.
  • Mandatory MBA in Disaster Management: The baseline educational requirement is an M.B.A. in Disaster Management with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Practical GIS Knowledge: Solid hands-on proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS / QGIS) for emergency action planning and flood hazard mapping is essential.
  • Bring Original Testimonials: Candidates must carry all original degrees, mark sheets, and experience certificates to the interview for verification.
  • No TA/DA: No traveling or daily allowance will be paid for appearing in the interview.

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

  • Research Associate (SIPC Rajkot Dam Safety Project)01
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated emoluments ranging between ₹30,000/- and ₹75,000/- per month plus HRA as applicable under IIT Roorkee institute guidelines (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

IIT Roorkee SRIC Project Research Associate fellowship scale

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Application Procedure

How to Apply:
  • Interested candidates must submit their application via Email to [email protected].
  • The application should be on a plain paper with a detailed CV, including chronological details of degrees/certificates obtained.
  • Attach attested copies of all degree/certificate and experience certificates.
  • The deadline for application submission is September 10, 2026, by 05:30 PM.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Walk-in Interview Details:
  • Date: September 11, 2026
  • Time: 04:30 PM
  • Venue: HIS Lab, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
  • Candidates must bring original degree/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) for verification at the time of interview.
  • No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must hold an M.B.A. in Disaster Management with at least 2 years of experience in disaster risk reduction and emergency action planning, with strong GIS knowledge. Experience in dam EAP is preferred.

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