IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary

IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary

IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. This is a excellent opportunity for candidates with a Post Graduate degree and NET/GATE qualification to work in a premier technical institute on a contractual basis.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on an Interview. It is not a competitive written examination.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Essential: First Class Post Graduate Degree (including Integrated PG courses) OR Second-Class Post Graduate Degree (including Integrated PG courses) AND NET/GATE qualified.
• Desirable Experience: Candidates with the following experience will be preferred:
  • Mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, animal handling.
  • Virological techniques (Plaque assays, viral neutralization assays).
  • Hybridoma technology (immunization, cell fusion, selection, cloning).
  • Monoclonal antibody production and purification.
  • Bioreactor operations (mammalian/bacterial cell culture, scale-up/down).

Age Limit

Note: The provided text states "Please refer to the official notification for age limit details."

Candidates are advised to check the Official Notification PDF (linked below) for the specific age criteria and relaxation rules.

Mandatory Requirements

• NET/GATE qualification is mandatory for this post.

Selection Process

The selection for the Junior Research Fellow post will be based on the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on academic merit and qualifications.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (Online/Offline).
3. Final Selection: Based on the performance in the interview.

Application Fee

There is NO application fee for any category.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Interested candidates must apply via Email. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Prepare Application: Prepare your application containing a complete Bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
2. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including:
   • Educational Certificates (Degree/Mark sheets).
   • Experience Certificates.
   • NET/GATE Scorecard.
   • ID Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID).
   • Recent passport-size photograph.
3. Email Subject: In the subject line of your email, clearly mention: "Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow".
4. Send Email: Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification (Check PDF for specific Email ID if provided, otherwise check official website).
5. Deadline: Ensure the email is sent on or before 10 March 2026.
6. Confirmation: Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 03 February 2026
• Application Start Date: Started (Check Email instructions)
• Last Date for Application: 10 March 2026
• Interview Date: To be notified later (Check official website)

Important Links Section

• Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: Click Here
• Apply Online (Email): Refer to the Official Notification PDF for the specific email address.