IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by Email 30 Sep (JRF & Research Associate, Physics/CS)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released a fresh recruitment notification through its Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering for 3 government job vacancies — 2 Junior Research Fellow and 1 Research Associate. This is a distinct research opportunity in Physics, Computer Science, and Electronics disciplines, separate from IIT Roorkee's several other parallel project recruitment drives running this month. Selected candidates will support ongoing research at IIT Roorkee's Electronics & Communication Engineering department, applying expertise in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or Computer Science. Candidates holding an M.E./M.Tech. or B.E./B.Tech. with the specified CGPA (JRF), or a Ph.D./3 years' post-M.Tech. experience (Research Associate), are eligible to apply. The selection process for IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 is based on an Interview. Monthly stipend is ₹37,000 plus HRA for JRF (rising to ₹42,000 after 2 years), and ₹58,000 plus HRA for Research Associate (rising to ₹61,000 after 2 years). The IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 application process is via email, with the last date to apply set at 30 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification carefully before applying, and clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line, since IIT Roorkee runs multiple parallel research recruitment drives and candidates should confirm this specific advertisement matches their qualification and department.

• Junior Research Fellow: M.E./M.Tech. in EE/EC/Physics/CS or equivalent with CGPA ≥ 6.0; or B.E./B.Tech. in ECE, CSE, or equivalent with CGPA ≥ 7.5; or M.Sc./MCA in Physics/Instrumentation/Electronics/Computer Science & Engineering or equivalent with CGPA ≥ 7.5 and a qualified national-level test (GATE/NET etc.), or a degree from a CFTI
• Research Associate: Ph.D. in EE/EC/CS/Physics or equivalent, or 3 years' experience after M.Tech. in a relevant domain

Not specified in the official notification

• Junior Research Fellow: M.E./M.Tech. in EE/EC/Physics/CS (CGPA ≥ 6.0), or B.E./B.Tech. in ECE/CSE (CGPA ≥ 7.5), or M.Sc./MCA in a relevant discipline (CGPA ≥ 7.5) with a qualified national-level test
• Research Associate: Ph.D. in EE/EC/CS/Physics, or 3 years' experience after M.Tech. in a relevant domain
• Nature of engagement: Contractual, project-linked positions
• No application fee for any category

No application fee is mentioned for any category in the official notification

• Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000/- plus HRA per month for 2 years; ₹42,000/- plus HRA thereafter
• Research Associate: ₹58,000/- plus HRA per month for 2 years; ₹61,000/- plus HRA thereafter

1. Visit the official IIT Roorkee website, iitr.ac.in, and download the notification PDF
2. Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific post
3. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
5. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 30 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
9. Await communication regarding the Interview schedule
10. Attend the Interview as scheduled, carrying all original documents for verification