IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, has invited applications from Indian nationals for a project-based Junior Research Fellow position. This recruitment is for a sponsored research/consultancy project under the Principal Investigator.

Last Date to Apply: 22 April 2026 (5:00 PM)

Recruitment Overview

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department	Department of Chemical Engineering
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Posts	1
Project Sponsor	ANRF-ARC
Base Salary	₹17,000 per month + HRA
Employment Type	Temporary / Project-Based / Contractual
Job Location	IIT Roorkee, Department of Chemical Engineering

Important Dates

Last Date for Submission of Application: 22 April 2026 by 5:00 PM
Interview Date: 27 April 2026
Interview Venue: Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Roorkee

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
Candidates should have M.Tech / Master’s qualification in Chemical Engineering or relevant branches.
GATE qualification is mandatory.

Age Limit

Age limit details are not mentioned in the notification.

Reservation and Preference Details

Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications.
Preference will also be given to women candidates on equal qualifications.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their application on plain paper.
The application should include a detailed CV.
Educational qualifications should be mentioned in chronological order.
Candidates should mention relevant experience including research experience, industrial field experience, and other experience, if any.
Attested copies of degree certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates should be attached.
Applications are to be submitted to the office of the Principal Investigator.
The notification states that the application may be sent by email, by post, or produced at the time of interview.

Selection Process

Selection will be made through interview.
Candidates must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility conditions before appearing for the interview.
Candidates must carry original certificates and relevant documents for verification at the time of interview.

Project Duration

The duration of the project position is 1 year. The position may be extended further based on performance and project requirements.

Important Instructions

Only Indian nationals are invited to apply.
Candidates must verify their own eligibility before applying or appearing in the interview.
No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.

Contact Information

Contact details of the Principal Investigator / Department are printed in the notification. However, the uploaded copy is not fully legible for accurately reproducing the complete telephone number and email address.

Official Links

Official Website: https://iitr.ac.in
Official Notification Link: https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Project_Jobs/CH/2026/adv080420261.pdf

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