Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee Research Associate Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Research Associate-I (PDF)

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 58,000/- Per Month + HRA (as applicable)
Age Limit
As per Project / Institutional Norms (Not Specified)
Job Location
Uttarakhand25Roorkee8

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

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Starts

Sep 25, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 14, 2026

Application Window25 Sep – 14 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date14 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Civil Engineering / Agricultural Engineering.
2. Master's degree in engineering (M.Tech or M.E.).
3. Minimum one research publication in a Q1-indexed journal on a relevant topic.
Desired Competencies:
- Working knowledge of GIS, multispectral remote sensing, and hydro-meteorological data handling.
- Proficiency in hydrological models (SWAT, VIC, WEAP).
- Big data processing using APIs, Google Earth Engine, and machine learning.
- Strong programming skills in R, Python, or MATLAB.
- Willingness to undertake field surveys and data collection in the Sone River basin.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed by Ministry of Jal Shakti and IIT Roorkee project fellowship guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Eligibility Scrutiny

In-person Document VerificationQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview & Technical Portfolio Evaluation

In-person Interview before CommitteeMerit Scored

Selection is based on a Walk-in Interview scheduled for 14 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards in the Committee Room, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee. Evaluation assesses doctoral research contributions, Q1 publications, hydrological modeling expertise (SWAT/VIC/WEAP), and programming skills. Preference is accorded to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Doctoral Research & Q1 PublicationsResearch Track RecordQuality and relevance of Ph.D. thesis work in hydrology/water resources engineering, impact factor, and citations of published Q1 journal papers.
Hydrological Modeling CapabilitiesDomain Technical AssessmentHands-on proficiency in catchment-scale and semi-distributed hydrological modeling frameworks including SWAT, VIC, and WEAP.
Remote Sensing, GIS & Big Data AnalyticsComputational & Spatial SkillsHandling multi-spectral satellite imagery, Google Earth Engine, hydro-meteorological datasets, APIs, and machine learning applications.
Programming Proficiency (R / Python / MATLAB)Programming EvaluationDemonstrated scripting competence for data pipeline automation, hydrological time-series modeling, and climate projection downscaling.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Research Associate position is tenured at the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, under a sponsored research initiative funded by DoWR, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The project focuses on comprehensive hydrological assessments of climate change impacts on water resources within the Sone River basin. Scholars work under the guidance of PI Prof. Manoj Kumar Jain and Co-PI Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, engaging in large-scale meteorological data processing, hydrological modeling (SWAT/VIC/WEAP), satellite remote sensing analysis via Google Earth Engine, and scientific paper drafting for premier international journals. The role involves occasional field trips across the Sone River basin for in-situ data collection.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project tenure up to project completion, tentatively January 2028, with monthly performance assessment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointment with no absorption into regular IIT Roorkee faculty or permanent staff cadre. Serves as a high-prestige credential for subsequent academic faculty appointments or senior research scientist roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Walk-in Interview Only: No online application portal is provided. Candidates must report in person on 14 October 2026 at 4:00 PM at IIT Roorkee with original certificates and application dossier.
  • Mandatory Engineering Master's: Candidates must possess an M.Tech or M.E. background alongside their Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Mandatory Q1 Publication: Applicants must have published at least one journal paper on a relevant hydrological topic in a Q1-indexed journal.
  • No TA/DA: IIT Roorkee does not provide any travel allowance or daily allowance for attending the walk-in interview.
  • Tenure Bound: The appointment is strictly co-terminus with the project (tentative January 2028).

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
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 58,000/- plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as applicable under central government project funding norms.

Emoluments: Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable). Duration: Up to project completion (tentatively January 2028).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility: Ensure possession of a Ph.D. in Hydrology/Water Resources/Civil/Agricultural Engineering with an M.Tech/M.E. degree and at least one publication in a Q1 journal.
  2. Prepare a formal application on plain paper along with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing academic qualifications in chronological order, research experience, publications, patents, and technical projects.
  3. Assemble original degrees, mark sheets, certificates, and experience records along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Attend the Walk-in Interview on 14 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards at the Committee Room, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand – 247667.
  5. No prior online application or fee payment is required; candidates must make their own travel arrangements as no TA/DA will be reimbursed.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The walk-in interview is scheduled for 14 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards in the Committee Room, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand.

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