NIH Roorkee Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has released the Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 62/08/2026-NIH(Admn.) for 1 contractual vacancy. Selected candidates require a PhD Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognised university in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geo-informatics, Water Resources, Remote Sensing and GIS, Civil Engineering, or Geophysics, along with numerical modelling knowledge. The Project Scientist-I post carries a consolidated salary of Rs. 56,000 per month plus HRA, with selection through a Walk-in Interview. Eligible candidates up to 35 years of age can attend the walk-in interview for NIH Roorkee Project Scientist-I 2026 on 14 August 2026 at the NIH campus, Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Candidates must carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, and should read the complete official notification PDF at nihroorkee.gov.in before attending.

• PhD Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognised university in Hydrology/Hydrogeology/Geo-informatics/Water Resources/Remote Sensing and GIS/Civil Engineering/Geophysics
• Numerical modelling knowledge required

• Maximum 35 years; 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates

• PhD in Hydrology/Hydrogeology/Geo-informatics/Water Resources/Remote Sensing and GIS/Civil Engineering/Geophysics
• Numerical modelling knowledge
• Maximum age 35 years

• No application fee

• Rs. 56,000 per month plus HRA as applicable

1. Read the official notification PDF carefully before attending the interview
2. Report at the NIH campus, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, as per reporting time in the notification
3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies
4. Bring ID proof and educational certificates
5. Bring experience certificate, if applicable
6. Bring category certificate, if applicable
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready
8. Verify eligibility criteria before attending
9. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
10. Attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date