IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Project Fellow and Research Associate Posts

The Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is inviting applications from Indian nationals for 4 project positions (Project Fellow and Research Associate) under the research project titled "Centre of Excellence – Research and development of Ultra Low Head (ULH) and Hydrokinetic Turbines and performance prediction of small hydro turbine model/projects," funded by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (R&D Division) under Principal Investigator Dr. Arun Kumar. Candidates possessing an M.Tech. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering disciplines can apply with consolidated monthly emoluments ranging up to Rs. 1,00,000 plus HRA for a duration of 1 year or up to the project completion date. Desirous applicants must submit their application on plain paper along with a detailed CV and attested documents to the office of the Principal Investigator through email, by post, or produce at the time of Interview by Nov 02, 2026 by 5 PM.

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

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

About IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is a premier national institute of technical education and research located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. This recruitment is being managed by the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy under a specialised research and consultancy project sponsored by the R&D Division of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). The project focuses on the research, development, and performance prediction of Ultra Low Head (ULH) and Hydrokinetic Turbines under Principal Investigator Dr. Arun Kumar.

Vacancy Details

IIT Roorkee has announced a total of 4 project vacancies across distinct research specialisations under the project.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals possessing the requisite educational qualifications and relevant experience can apply for these positions.

Candidates must refer to the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

The engagement for all positions is for a duration of 1 year or up to the project completion date. Selected candidates are entitled to monthly emoluments along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per project provisions:

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The duties and responsibilities assigned for the project positions include the following:

• Preliminary assessment based on the secondary data available from government sites and reports, visits to potential sites of ultra low head and hydrokinetic energy, coordination and compilation with agencies having the details of canals, rivers, outfall structure and dam toe.
• Setting up of laboratory & design of hydro kinetic turbine, CFD simulation & carry out design, model test and fabrication of proto type hydro kinetic turbine, analyzing the data, report preparation.
• Carry out CFD simulation of Francis/ reversible pump turbines for development of standard procedure and guidelines and model testing, scientific report writing.
• Carry out laboratory and field test regarding Ultra low head and screw turbine.
• Design and field testing of hydro kinetic turbine, perform CFD simulation (pre and post processing) for designed turbines.
• FEM analysis of turbine component for varying hydrodynamics loads.
• Model and field testing of ULH turbine, analyzing the data, report preparation.
• Define the standard procedure and guidelines for CFD analysis and model testing of turbine.

How to Apply for IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026

Candidates desiring to apply for the positions should follow the official submission process outlined below:

1. Prepare an application on plain paper containing a detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
2. Compile documentation of experience including research, industrial field and others.
3. Attach attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
4. Submit the complete application packet along with enclosures to the office of the Principal Investigator through email, by post or produce at the time of Interview.
5. Ensure the application is submitted to the office of the Principal Investigator on or before Nov 02, 2026 by 5 PM.

Documents Required

The following documents must be submitted with the application and produced at the interview:

• Application in a plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
• Experience including research, industrial field and others.
• Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
• Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.

Selection and Interview

Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.

Important Dates

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 Important Conditions

• Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply.
• Candidates desiring to appear for the Interview should submit their applications with the required documents to the office of Principal Investigator through email, by post or produce at the time of Interview.
• Candidate shall bring along with them the original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
• Please note that no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

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