Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

IIT Roorkee Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

  • IIT Roorkee
  • Project
  • Roorkee, Uttarakhand
  • Walk-in
Applications openClosing soon

Application deadline

14 October 2026

2 days left

Walk-in interview

Posted 25 September 2026

Quick facts

Vacancies
1
Qualification
Ph.D. in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering…
Pay
₹58,000/month
Location
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Employment
Project
Apply mode
Walk-in

Overview

IIT Roorkee invites Indian nationals for one Research Associate-I project position in the Department of Hydrology under a research project on climate-change impacts on water resources in the Sone River basin.

Positions & vacancies

1 vacancy across 1 post

Roorkee · Project

Experience
No minimum duration of prior employment experience is stated, but the candidate must have relevant technical capabilities, experience in writing papers, patents or technical reports, and at least one relevant Q1 journal paper.

Eligibility

Required and Research Profile

Education

  • Ph.D. in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
  • Engineering background at Master's level, M.Tech or M.E.

Experience

Experience in writing papers, patents, technical reports and related outputs.

Nationality

Indian national

Computer knowledge

Strong programming skills in R, Python or MATLAB. The advertisement states that this is mandatory.

Skill

  • Knowledge of large-data handling involving satellite data, hydro-meteorological data and climate data, with working knowledge of GIS, multispectral remote sensing, data processing and analysis.
  • Sound knowledge of hydrological models such as SWAT, VIC and WEAP.
  • Sound knowledge of handling big data, APIs, Google Earth Engine and machine-learning algorithms.

Academic record

At least one published journal paper on the relevant topic in a Q1 journal. The advertisement states that this publication requirement is mandatory.

Other

Readiness to carry out extensive fieldwork for hydro-meteorological data collection, field surveys and related activities.

Preference Condition

Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates when qualifications and experience are equal.(Preferred)

Salary & benefits

₹58,000

per month

HRA is additional as applicable.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Walk-in Interview

    The walk-in interview will be held on 14 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards in the Committee Room of the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee.

Important dates

Reporting schedule

WEDNESDAY, 14 OCTOBER

  • Research Associate-I

    Roorkee4:00 PM

    Walk-in interview

Other important dates

  • Advertisement date25 September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1

    Walk-in

    Appear for the walk-in interview on 14 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards and bring an application on plain paper with a detailed CV, experience details, list of publications or patents, and self-attested copies of degree or certificate documents and experience certificates.

    Committee Room, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Selection will be through a walk-in interview on 14 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards at the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee.

Eligibility notes

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only. Candidates must ensure that they are eligible before appearing. Preference will be given to SC and ST candidates when qualifications and experience are equal.

Application instructions

Candidates wishing to appear for the interview should bring an application on plain paper with a detailed CV, details of research, industrial, field and other experience, a list of publications or patents, and self-attested copies of degree or certificate documents and experience certificates. The walk-in interview will be held on 14 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards in the Committee Room, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee.

Important notes

No TA or DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview. The position continues up to completion of the project, tentatively January 2028.

Official documents

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