Verified from official source on 15 Sept 2026
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
Notification Date
06 Sept 2026
Last Date to Apply
08 Oct 2026
Interview Date
16 Oct 2026
Salary
₹37,000 + HRA per month
How to Apply
- Read the official IIT Roorkee JRF notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and GATE/NET qualification proof.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for ("JRF - Geophysics") in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 8 October 2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
- Prepare to attend the interview on 16 October 2026, if shortlisted.
Selection Process
- Interview
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nill |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nill |
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