Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, a premier technical institute in Uttarakhand, has invited applications for the post of Project Associate (Urban Public Finance) under a sponsored research project on public finance, revenue mobilisation and economic growth. One post is available in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. The role involves research work on the finances of urban local bodies, including revenue mobilisation, intergovernmental transfers and local public services.
IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate (Urban Public Finance) Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026BMG-3102-HSD/26-27
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
10 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 10 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed10 Oct
About IIT Roorkee Project Associate (Urban Public Finance) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Advertisement No.
- BMG-3102-HSD/26-27
- Post Name
- Project Associate- Urban Public Finance
- Job Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from Indian nationals only)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 12 months, extendable up to 12 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate- Urban Public Finance
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate- Urban Public Finance | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate- Urban Public Finance
Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, or a closely related field. Desirable qualifications include prior research or work experience in public finance, urban economics, local government finance, or applied econometrics, hands-on skills in Python, R, and LaTeX, and demonstrated ability in quantitative data analysis and in handling large administrative or survey datasets.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate- Urban Public Finance | Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, or a closely related field. Desirable qualifications include prior research or work experience in public finance, urban economics, local government finance, or applied econometrics, hands-on skills in Python, R, and LaTeX, and demonstrated ability in quantitative data analysis and in handling large administrative or survey datasets. |
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; no TA/DA is admissible for attending it.
- 2Document Verification
Original degrees, certificates and experience certificates are produced at the time of interview for verification.
Salary Structure
Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate
How to Apply
- 1Read the official notification and make sure you meet the eligibility conditions for the position.
- 2Prepare an application on plain paper along with a detailed CV giving a chronological list of degrees and certificates obtained and details of relevant research, industrial or field experience.
- 3Attach attested copies of your degree and experience certificates.
- 4Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- 5Email the complete application to the Principal Investigator at [email protected] so that it reaches by 5:00 p.m. on the last date.
- 6Carry the original degrees, certificates and experience certificates to the interview for verification.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application on plain paper
•Detailed CV with chronological list of degrees and certificates and details of relevant research
•Industrial
•Field or other experience
•Attested copies of degree and experience certificates
•Originals of degrees and experience certificates at the interview
Important Details
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST and women candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- Candidates must satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the position before appearing for the interview, and must bring the original degrees, certificates and experience certificates for verification.
Project Details
Title of Project
Details: Research on public finance, revenue mobilization and economic growth
Project Number
Details: BMG-3102-HSD/26-27
Sponsor
Details: Cates Foundation
Principal Investigator
Details: Dr. Manish K. Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Duration
Details: 12 months (extendable up to 12 months)
Expected Date of Joining
Details: October 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title of Project | Research on public finance, revenue mobilization and economic growth |
| Project Number | BMG-3102-HSD/26-27 |
| Sponsor | Cates Foundation |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Manish K. Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Duration | 12 months (extendable up to 12 months) |
| Expected Date of Joining | October 2026 |
Job Description
The position focuses on urban public finance, with particular emphasis on the finances of urban local bodies, own-source revenue mobilisation, intergovernmental transfers, expenditure patterns and the provision of local public services. The selected candidate will collect, clean and analyse administrative and survey data, construct datasets on urban local government finances, carry out quantitative and econometric analysis, and prepare tables, figures and research outputs.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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