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IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by Email 08 Oct

📍 UttarakhandIndian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) — Institute of National Importance, Govt. of IndiaCentral Govt Jobs
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IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by Email 08 Oct
Total Posts
2
Minimum Qualification
Post-Graduate

Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has released a fresh Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 posts in Geophysics. IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 supports an ongoing research project in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Roorkee campus in Uttarakhand. Candidates holding an M.Sc. or M.Tech in Geophysics, with a mandatory GATE or NET qualification, can apply by email up to 8 October 2026, with a walk-in interview scheduled separately for shortlisted candidates. Selected JRFs will support geophysical research work under the sponsoring project at IIT Roorkee, contributing to fieldwork, data analysis, and academic output over the tenure of the fellowship. Candidates should note this is a fresh advertisement distinct from the Institute's earlier Geophysics JRF cycle that closed in August 2026 — applicants should apply against this current notification only. Salary for IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 is ₹37,000 plus HRA per month, on a contractual basis with no application fee for any category. Candidates for IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 must prepare a complete bio-data application with educational and experience certificates, ID proof and photographs, and send it by email to the address specified in the official notification, on or before 8 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 16 October 2026. IIT Roorkee is one of India's oldest and most prestigious Institutes of National Importance, and its Department of Earth Sciences runs active sponsored research in seismology and geophysical exploration; a JRF appointment here typically leads toward Ph.D. registration at the Institute, subject to separate admission processes and eligibility.

Qualification

M.Sc. or M.Tech in Geophysics from a recognised university, with mandatory GATE or NET qualification.

Age Limit

Not specified in the notification currently available

Eligibility

Junior Research Fellow (2 posts) — M.Sc. or M.Tech in Geophysics from a recognised university Junior Research Fellow (2 posts) — Mandatory GATE or NET qualification Job Type — Contractual, project-linked engagement at IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand No application fee for any category Selection is through a direct Interview — no written test stage specified This is a fresh recruitment cycle (Notification dated 6 September 2026) distinct from IIT Roorkee's earlier single-post Geophysics JRF advertisement that closed on 2 August 2026 Age limit is not specified in the notification currently available Geophysics research at IIT Roorkee typically involves subsurface imaging, seismic data interpretation, and earthquake-related field studies Candidates should verify the exact sponsoring project name and Principal Investigator from the notification PDF, since project-based JRF titles are tied to a specific grant rather than a general Institute-wide vacancy

Important Dates

  1. Notification Date

    06 Sept 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    08 Oct 2026

  3. Interview Date

    16 Oct 2026

Salary

₹37,000 + HRA per month

How to Apply

  1. Read the official IIT Roorkee JRF notification carefully before applying.
  2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and GATE/NET qualification proof.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Clearly mention the post applied for ("JRF - Geophysics") in the subject line of the email.
  5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
  6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 8 October 2026.
  7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
  8. Prepare to attend the interview on 16 October 2026, if shortlisted.

Selection Process

  • Interview

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)2

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNill
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNill

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 (Geophysics) notification out?+
A1: Yes, IIT Roorkee released a fresh JRF notification, dated 6 September 2026, for 2 posts in Geophysics.
Q2: How many vacancies are there in this IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026?+
A2: There are 2 Junior Research Fellow vacancies.
Q3: What is the last date to apply for IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026?+
A3: The last date for application by email is 8 October 2026.
Q4: What is the qualification required for this JRF post?+
A4: An M.Sc. or M.Tech in Geophysics, with a mandatory GATE or NET qualification.
Q5: What is the salary for IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026?+
A5: ₹37,000 plus HRA per month.
Q6: What is the interview date for this JRF recruitment?+
A6: The interview is scheduled for 16 October 2026.
Q7: Is this the same as IIT Roorkee's earlier Geophysics JRF notification?+
A7: No, this is a fresh recruitment cycle. IIT Roorkee's earlier single-post Geophysics JRF notification closed on 2 August 2026; candidates should apply against this current notification.
Q8: Is there an application fee for this recruitment?+
A8: No, there is no application fee for any category.
Q9: What is the selection process for IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026?+
A9: Selection is through a direct Interview.
Q10: How can I apply for IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026?+
A10: Send a complete application by email to the address specified in the official notification, before 8 October 2026.
Q11: Can a JRF role at IIT Roorkee lead to a PhD?+
A11: JRF positions at IIT Roorkee are often linked to research groups that also offer PhD registration, but this requires separately meeting the Institute's PhD admission eligibility and process.
Q12: Is the exact research project named in this notification?+
A12: The sponsoring project and Principal Investigator details are specified in the official notification PDF; candidates should confirm these directly from that document.

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