IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 for 7 Project Positions under QUEST Project – Apply Online @ iitr.ac.in

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Salary / Stipend
• Important Dates
• Selection Process
• How to Apply
• FAQs

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Project Positions under QUEST Project

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has released the official Project Positions under QUEST Project Notification 2026 on 29 August 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking Sarkari Naukri 2026 in a premier institute. A total of 7 vacancies are available for various posts including Project Consultant, Project Fellow, JRF, SRF, and Project Associate. Eligible candidates with Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Tech., B.E./B.Tech. and relevant experience can apply via email on or before 07 September 2026. The official notification PDF and application details are provided below.

This recruitment is part of the Central Government Jobs category and offers a chance to work on cutting-edge research under the QUEST project. Read on for complete details on vacancy, eligibility, salary, and how to apply.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications and experience requirements as per the official notification (Advt No. SRIC/06):

• Project Consultant: PhD + 2 years relevant experience.
• Project Fellow (1) & (2): PhD.
• JRF: M.Sc. in Physics with GATE/NET.
• SRF: M.Tech. in relevant discipline + relevant experience with climate (GCM) datasets; experience with HPC with GPU accelerations with GATE/NET.
• Project Associate (2): Masters in Physics or equivalent disciplines/B.E./B.Tech. + 3 years of relevant experience.
• Project Associate (I): Masters in Physics or equivalent disciplines/B.E./B.Tech. (Programming knowledge in Python mandatory; knowledge of Fortran and C++ preferred).

Note: Age limit and relaxation details are available in the official PDF. All posts are contractual under the QUEST project.

Salary / Stipend Details for IIT Roorkee Project Positions 2026

The pay scale is highly attractive and follows the 7th CPC norms. Below is the monthly salary breakdown:

• Project Consultant: Rs. 1,47,000 + HRA
• Project Fellow (1) & (2): Rs. 58,000 – 1,10,000 + HRA
• JRF: Rs. 37,000 + HRA
• SRF: Rs. 42,000 + HRA
• Project Associate (2): Rs. 25,000 – 55,000
• Project Associate (I): Rs. 25,000 – 55,000

Important Dates – IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026

Selection Process for IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026

The selection will be based on Interview only. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No written exam is required. The interview dates are 10 September 2026 and 15 September 2026. Candidates should prepare thoroughly with their research experience and project work.

How to Apply for IIT Roorkee Project Positions 2026

Follow these steps to apply via email:

1. Download and read the official notification PDF from the link below.
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents: educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email (e.g., “Application for Project Consultant – QUEST Project”).
5. Send the complete application to the official email address as mentioned in the notification. (Check PDF for exact email ID).
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 07 September 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Important Links:

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Visit IIT Roorkee Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026