IIT Roorkee JRF Project Position 2026
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AZResults Editorial Team
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Applications for one JRF position are open until 2 August 2026 for a geothermal research project at IIT Roorkee’s Department of Earth Sciences. You’ll need a master’s degree in Geophysics or Earth Sciences plus GATE or UGC-CSIR NET qualification. The role involves magnetotelluric and resistivity data acquisition and processing in Uttarakhand, with a 3-year contract and the possibility of PhD admission afterward.
Important Dates
| Application deadline | 2 August 2026 |
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| Interview date | To be announced |
Emoluments
| Monthly salary | Rs. 37,000 + Rs. 3,700 (10% HRA) |
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| Duration | 3 years (until project end) |
Eligibility
| Education | M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech./MS/Integrated M.Tech./Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Technology or Earth Sciences |
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| Qualification | GATE or UGC-CSIR NET |
| Desirable | Knowledge of MT/ERT |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
Job Description
| Role | MT and ERT data acquisition in survey area, processing and inversion of field data, and project related work |
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| Location | Chamoli area, Uttarakhand |
Selection Process
| Method | Interview |
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| Preference | SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience |
| TA/DA | Not admissible |
How to Apply
- Prepare application on plain paper with detailed CV including chronological list of degrees and certificates
- Include details of research, industrial field and other experience
- Attach attested copies of all degree/certificate and experience certificates
- Submit via email, by post, or in person to the Principal Investigator
- Bring original degree(s), certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at interview for verification
- No correction or withdrawal allowed after submission
Contact Information
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Arun Singh, Department of Earth Sciences |
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| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 01332-285855 |
| Address | Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation is conducting this?
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
What are the important dates?
Application deadline: 2 August 2026. Interview date: To be announced.
What is the salary?
Monthly salary: Rs. 37,000 + Rs. 3,700 (10% HRA). Duration: 3 years (until project end).
Who is eligible to apply?
Education: M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech./MS/Integrated M.Tech./Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Technology or Earth Sciences. Qualification: GATE or UGC-CSIR NET. Desirable: Knowledge of MT/ERT. Nationality: Indian nationals only.
What is the selection process?
Method: Interview. Preference: SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience. TA/DA: Not admissible.