IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has notified 2 project-based vacancies for the Junior Research Fellow post. The engagement is initially for 1 year and shall be extended based on performance. The pay for the Junior Research Fellow is Rs. 37000 for 1st two years, Rs. 42000 from 3rd year - 5th year with applicable HRA. Eligible candidates possessing ME/M.Tech (RF and Microwave Engineering / Communication Systems / Signal Processing or equivalent) / M.Sc. (Electronics) with GATE/NET can apply by email. The application with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree certificates obtained should be submitted via email to the Principal Investigator along with experience details, attested copies of degree and experience certificates, and proof of GATE/NET on or before 5 November 2026 by 5 PM. The selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications and experience followed by an online interview.

IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow

This project-based recruitment is conducted by the Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. The research project is titled "Vortex Electromagnetic Waves and Their Use for Defense and Civilian Applications" and is sponsored by the ANRF (J C Bose Grant 2026) under the Principal Investigator, Prof. Amalendu Patnaik.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment notification announces a total of 02 project positions for Junior Research Fellow under the specified research project in the Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications and national eligibility tests to be considered for the position.

Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience. The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.

Pay and Tenure

The emoluments for the Junior Research Fellow are Rs. 37000 for 1st two years, Rs. 42000 from 3rd year - 5th year with applicable HRA. The position is initially for 1 year and shall be extended based on performance.

IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Job Description

Selected candidates will be assigned the following core duty under the project:

• To conduct research on the above-mentioned topic.

How to Apply for IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow

1. Candidates before appearing for the interview (to be held in ONLINE mode) shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply.
2. Candidates desiring to appear for the Interview should submit their applications with the following documents to the office of Principal Investigator through email ([email protected]):
3. Application in a plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree certificates obtained.
4. Experience including research, industrial field and others.
5. Attested copies of degree certificate and experience certificate.
6. Proof of GATE/NET.
7. Ensure the application is submitted to the office of Principal Investigator by 5 November 2026 by 5 PM.

Selection and Interview

Candidates desiring to appear for the interview should submit their applications with the required documents to the office of the Principal Investigator through email. Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for the interview. The interview will be held in ONLINE mode.

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