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IIT Roorkee Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 1 Post (DRDO Project)

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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Offline (Post)
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Closing Date
02 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianInstituteofTechnologyRoorkee/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count 01 (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 02 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Office of the Head, Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee.
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Ph.D. degree in Science/Engineering/Engineering Science or equivalent. 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document

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Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to submitting their application:

✅ Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
✅ Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
✅ Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
✅ Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
✅ Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

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In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the selection process, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

🚆 Traveling Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) Disclosure

No TA/DA will be paid or admissible to any candidate for attending the written examination / document verification. Candidates are required to make their own arrangements for travel, boarding, and lodging.

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IIT Roorkee Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 1 Post (DRDO Project)

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Department of Physics) has released an advertisement for the recruitment of project positions on a walk-in-interview basis. This recruitment is for the DRDO project titled 'Design and analysis of RF photonic link and module development for RF and HD video over a single fiber optic cable'.

Overview

OrganizationIndian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Department of Physics)
Post NameResearch Associate
Total Vacancies01
Walk-in Date02/02/2026
Time04:00 PM
Project SponsorIRDE, DRDO, Dehradun

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryProject
Research Associate01Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA@10%Design and analysis of RF photonic link and module development for RF and HD video over a single fiber optic cable

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Research Associate

  • Essential Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Science/Engineering/Engineering Science or equivalent.
  • Desirable: Computational/experimental experience in the area of photonics/RF-communication device-related research.
  • Job Description: The Research Associate is supposed to work on simulation and hardware development of a radio-over-fibre communication system.
  • Duration: Till 19-01-2021 or till the end of the project, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply & Walk-in Details

  • Interested candidates must appear for a Walk-in Interview on February 02, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
  • Venue: Office of the Head, Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee.
  • Documents Required:
    • Application in plain paper with detailed CV including degrees/certificates.
    • Experience details (research, industrial, etc.).
    • Attested copies of degrees/certificates and experience certificates.
  • Candidates must bring original documents for verification.
  • Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
  • No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Roorkee Research Associate Recruitment 2026?

The Walk-in Interview is scheduled for February 02, 2026. Applications are to be submitted at the time of the interview.

Q2. What is the salary for the Research Associate post?

The selected candidate will receive Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA@10%.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Science/Engineering/Engineering Science or equivalent. Experience in photonics/RF communication is desirable.

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