IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline - Recruitment 2026
(Apply Online, Last Date, Notification)
Short Information: Uttarakhand and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Important Dates and Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 05 January 2026 |
| Application Commencement Date | 05 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 27 January 2026 by 18:00 hrs (6:00 PM) |
| Shortlist Announcement | Within 1-2 weeks after deadline (via email) |
| Interview/Test Date | Will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email |
| Result Declaration | Within 7-10 days of interview completion |
| Expected Joining Date | Immediate or as per mutual agreement |
Important Notes:
- For postal applications: Must be received at IIT Roorkee by 27 January 2026
- Applications received after deadline will not be entertained
- Candidates are advised to apply well in advance to avoid postal delays
- Hand-delivered applications accepted during office hours (Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM)
Application Fee
No Application Fee Required
There is no application fee for Junior Research Fellow positions at IIT Roorkee. All eligible candidates can apply free of cost.
Travel Allowance for Interview
No TA/DA Provided: Generally, candidates must bear their own expenses for attending interview/test. However, specific project guidelines may vary - check the detailed advertisement.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 28 years (as per DST/CSIR/UGC fellowship guidelines for JRF)
Age calculated as on the closing date of application
Age Relaxation as per Government Norms
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 10 years |
| Women Candidates | Additional 5 years |
| PwD + SC/ST | 15 years (cumulative) |
| PwD + OBC | 13 years (cumulative) |
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India / funding agency guidelines.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| Department | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 01 Post |
| Fellowship Amount | First Two Years (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- per month Third Year onwards (SRF): Rs. 42,000/- per month Plus HRA as per institute norms |
| Educational Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Energy Engineering or equivalent from recognized university/institution (Regular full-time mode) |
| GATE Requirement | Valid GATE score MANDATORY in relevant discipline |
| Minimum Marks Required | General/OBC/EWS: 60% or 6.0 CGPA in M.E./M.Tech SC/ST: 55% or 5.5 CGPA |
| Age Limit | Maximum: 28 years (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women as per norms) |
| Research Area | Energy Systems, Thermal Engineering (as per project requirements) |
| Project Duration | Initially 1 year (extendable based on performance and project needs) |
| Job Location | IIT Roorkee Campus, Roorkee, Uttarakhand - 247667 |
| Mode of Application | OFFLINE - By Post (Speed Post/Registered) or Hand Delivery |
| Application Fee | NIL (No Fee Required) |
| Advertisement Release Date | 05 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 27 January 2026 by 18:00 hrs (6:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Application Screening + Written Test (if applicable) + Personal Interview |
| Nature of Appointment | Temporary, Project-based Fellowship (Ph.D. enrollment possible) |
| Official Website | www.iitr.ac.in |
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