Job Notification: Project Position (Junior Research Fellow) at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (Department of Mathematics) Advertisement Date: 16/02/2026

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (Department of Mathematics)
Organization Type	Institute / Academic Organization

Post / Designation Details

Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / (Junior Research Fellow)

Field	Details (As per Notification)
Number of Posts	01
Nature of Position	Project Position (Sponsored Research/Consultancy Project)
Tenure / Duration	One year OR till the end of the project (as applicable)
Possibility of Further Opportunity	Possibility to be promoted to PhD as per Institute rules

Project Information

Project Title: Poisson Boundary Associated to a Random Walk on Group

Sponsoring Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Job Description: Carry out research work for the above mentioned project.

Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Narayan Rakshit, Department of Mathematics, IIT Roorkee

Job Location (Address Fields)

Address Field	Details
streetAddress	IIT Roorkee, Department of Mathematics (Project/Research position)
city	Roorkee
state	Uttarakhand
postalCode	247667
country	India

Note: Posting/location is as per the institute details mentioned in the official notification.

Salary (Base Salary) and Employment Type

Field	Details (As per Notification)
baseSalary	₹37,000/- per month + HRA (as per IITR rules)
employmentType	Project-based / Contract (project position; fixed tenure)

Important: Salary is stated as ₹37,000/- per month plus HRA, and HRA will be applicable as per IIT Roorkee rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality Requirement: Only Indian nationals can apply.

Eligibility Parameter	Requirement (As per Notification)
Educational Qualification	MSc in Mathematics / MS / M.Math / M.Stat with NET/GATE (or equivalent)

Note: Candidates are advised to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements before applying and appearing for interview.

Age Limit

Age Limit: Not mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Preference: Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.

Note: No category-wise vacancy breakup is provided in the official notification.

Important Dates

Event	Date / Time (As per Notification)
Advertisement Date	16/02/2026
Last Date to Apply	23 February 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Interview Date	Will be informed to shortlisted candidates directly (not specified in the notification)

Deadline Reminder: Applications must be submitted on or before 23 February 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Process

Application Mode: Email-based submission to the Principal Investigator (PI).

Step / Requirement	Details (As per Notification)
Who can apply	Only Indian nationals
Where to apply	Send application and supporting documents via email to the PI
Application submission email	nrakshitmath@gmail.com
Application format	Application on plain paper
CV requirement	Detailed CV with chronological discipline of degrees/certificates
Experience details	Include experience details including research experience (if any)
Documents to attach	Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate
Document verification	Bring original degree/certificates and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification

Note: Candidates should send all required details and documents within the stipulated deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview schedule directly.

Application Fees

Application Fee: Not mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

Selection Method: Shortlisting followed by Interview

Interview Information: Interview date will be informed to shortlisted candidates directly.

TA/DA Policy: No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Document Requirement at Interview: Candidates must bring original documents for verification at the time of interview.

Helpline / Contact Information

Contact Type	Details (As per Notification)
Principal Investigator	Prof. Narayan Rakshit
Department	Department of Mathematics, IIT Roorkee
Telephone	01332285209
Official Email	nrakshit@ma.iitr.ac.in
Application Submission Email	nrakshitmath@gmail.com

Note: Contact details are provided in the official notification for application and related queries.

Official Website Link

Official Website: https://iitr.ac.in/

Official Notification Link

Official PDF Notification: https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Project_Jobs/MA/2026/adv16022026.pdf

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026