National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee Recruitment 2025

National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Thu Oct 16 2025

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National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee – Recruitment Notification 2025

(Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation)

Organization Details

Organization Name: National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee
Department / Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
Advertisement No.: Project/Advt.46/2025-NIH(Admn.)
Date of Advertisement: 30.09.2025

Position Details

Project / Sub-Project Title	Designation	No. of Posts	Duration	Emoluments
R&D Project titled “GLOF Assessment using Hydrodynamic Modeling in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh”	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	01 (One)	Initially for one year (likely to be extended up to three years or till completion of the project based on performance)	₹37,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable)

Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification:
- Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR
- M.Tech / M.E. in Agricultural Engineering / Civil Engineering / Water Resources / Hydrology / Environmental Engineering / Environmental Sciences / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Geology (or equivalent).
Selection Criteria:
- Scholars qualifying National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship) and/or GATE.
- National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
Desirable Qualification:
- Experience in hydrological or hydrodynamic modelling and dam break analysis.
- Good programming knowledge and experience in remote sensing and GIS software.

Nature of Work

Satellite data analysis
Field investigation
Statistical analysis
Hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling

Employment Type

The appointment will be purely on contract / temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project. The post does not confer any right for regularization or continuation after project completion.

Interview and Selection Details

Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview
Date & Time: 16.10.2025 at 10:30 AM
Place of Interview: North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC), National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Guwahati, Assam
Reporting Time: Candidates should report one hour before the interview time. After commencement of the interview, no candidate will be allowed to appear.
TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. However, selected candidates may be entitled to TA/DA during official project work within India.

Application Process

Candidates can directly attend the walk-in-interview on the prescribed date and time at NIH. They must bring:

Complete bio-data
Passport-size photograph
Original and self-attested copies of certificates and experience documents

Candidates must report at NERC, NIH, one hour before interview time. After commencement of the interview, admission will not be allowed.

Bio-data Format (as mentioned in notification):

Advertisement No.
Post applied for
Sub-project/Sub-projects preference
Name of candidate
Father’s name
Date of birth
Age
Nationality
Marital status
Category (SC/ST/OBC/PH/Gen)
Address for communication
Telephone number
Educational qualifications (Exam passed, Year of passing, Board/University, Subjects, Division, Percentage)
Work experience (with organization name, duration, and nature of work)
Research papers published, if any
Knowledge of software
Any other relevant information
List of enclosures and signature of candidate with date

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 30 years as on the date of interview
Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates as per Government of India rules

Reservation Details

Reservation benefits will be applicable as per the Government of India norms for SC, ST, OBC, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (PH) candidates.

General Conditions

Professionals with requisite qualifications and experience as prescribed would be eligible for the appointment of above posts.
Selected candidates will be engaged for a fixed period for providing high quality services to the Institute for specific and time-bound projects.
The appointment would be on a full-time basis and candidates shall not take up any other assignment during the consultancy period with NIH.
The appointment is purely temporary on co-terminus basis and does not entitle the appointee to any claim, implicit or explicit, for any regular NIH post.
The appointment can be terminated by the Institute at any time without assigning any reason.
The initial term of appointment and subsequent extensions shall be decided on a case-to-case basis depending upon specific job requirements and project duration.
Selected candidates will not be entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Residential Telephone, Transport Facility, or Personal Staff.
Transit accommodation may be provided as per prevailing rules of the Institute. Applicable license fee shall be charged, and accommodation must be vacated upon tenure completion or termination.
Selection of candidates will be made through Walk-in-Interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
No TA/DA shall be admissible for joining the appointment on contractual basis. Selected candidates will be allowed TA/DA for official travel within India related to project work.
Outstation candidates are required to make their own boarding and lodging arrangements at Roorkee.
Number of posts may increase or decrease depending on project requirements.
Candidates must ensure that they fulfill eligibility criteria before appearing for the interview.

Contact and Communication Details

Contact Person: Mr. Saleem Ahmed
Designation: Senior Administrative Officer
Institute Address: National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Jalvigyan Bhawan, Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India
City: Roorkee
State: Uttarakhand
Country: India
Postal Code: 247667
Street Address: Jalvigyan Bhawan, NIH Campus