Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, one of the country's premier technical institutes, has opened a Research Associate I position in its Department of Hydrology for a single vacancy. The role is project-based, tied to a Ministry of Jal Shakti sponsored study on climate change impacts on water resources in the Sone River basin, and will be filled through a walk-in interview.
IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate I Post
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 14 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Walk-in14 Oct
- Walk-in Held14 Oct
About IIT Roorkee Research Associate I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Post Name
- Research Associate-I (PDF)
- 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
- Experience
- Experience in large data handling, hydrological models, big data, R/Python/MATLAB, fieldwork and paper writing, with at least one Q1 journal publication on the relevant topic.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 58,000 per month + HRA (as applicable)
- Tenure
- Up to the project completion (January 2028 tentative)
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate-I (PDF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-I (PDF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate-I (PDF) - Qualification and Experience
PhD in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Civil / Agricultural Engineering with engineering background at Masters (M. Tech or M.E.) level. The candidate is expected to have knowledge of large data handling (satellite data, hydro-meteorological data, climate data etc.) with working knowledge of GIS/multispectral remote sensing, data processing and analysis; sound knowledge of hydrological models such as SWAT / VIC / WEAP; sound knowledge of handling big data, APIs, Google Earth Engine and machine learning algorithms; strong programming skills in R/Python/MATLAB; readiness to carry out extensive fieldwork for hydrometeorological data collection and field surveys; and experience in writing papers/patents/technical reports with at least one journal paper on the relevant topic in a Q1 journal.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-I (PDF) - Qualification and Experience | PhD in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Civil / Agricultural Engineering with engineering background at Masters (M. Tech or M.E.) level. The candidate is expected to have knowledge of large data handling (satellite data, hydro-meteorological data, climate data etc.) with working knowledge of GIS/multispectral remote sensing, data processing and analysis; sound knowledge of hydrological models such as SWAT / VIC / WEAP; sound knowledge of handling big data, APIs, Google Earth Engine and machine learning algorithms; strong programming skills in R/Python/MATLAB; readiness to carry out extensive fieldwork for hydrometeorological data collection and field surveys; and experience in writing papers/patents/technical reports with at least one journal paper on the relevant topic in a Q1 journal. |
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held in the Committee Room of the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee from 4 PM onwards on 14 October 2026; no TA/DA is paid for attending.
Salary Structure
Rs. 58,000 per month + HRA (as applicable)
How to Apply
- 1Ensure you are eligible for the Research Associate-I (PDF) position before applying
- 2Prepare an application on plain paper with a detailed CV including a chronological list of degrees and certificates obtained
- 3Attach details of experience including research, industrial and field work, and a list of publications and patents
- 4Attach self-attested copies of degree, certificate and experience certificates
- 5Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies
- 6Report to the Committee Room of the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee from 4 PM onwards on 14 October 2026 for the walk-in interview
Reporting Venue
Committee Room, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee
Reporting time: 4:00 PM onwards
Eligible candidates must appear for the walk-in interview in the Committee Room of the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee from 4 PM onwards on 14 October 2026. They must carry an application on plain paper with a detailed CV, experience details, a list of publications and patents, self-attested copies of degree and experience certificates, and all original documents. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application on plain paper with detailed CV
•Experience details (research
•Industrial
•Field)
•List of publications/patents
•Self-attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates
•Original documents
Important Details
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
- The position is purely project-based and co-terminus with the project.
Project Details
Title of project: Comprehensive hydrological assessment of impacts of climate change on water resources in Sone River basin. Sponsor: DoWR, RD&GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Principal Investigator: Prof. Manoj Kumar Jain; Co-PI: Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01332 215145
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from any state apply for this IIT Roorkee Research Associate-I post?
Yes. Applications are invited from Indian nationals only, so candidates from any state may apply.
Is the Research Associate-I position permanent?
No. It is a project-based position co-terminus with the project, which is expected to run up to January 2028.
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