Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for Centrifuge and Numerical Modelling of Underground Explosions in Soils

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Department of Civil Engineering

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Roorkee, Uttarakhand (with travel to IIT Bombay for centrifuge testing)

Apply Deadline

31 Aug 2026

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Department of Civil Engineering (IIT Roorkee)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), M.Tech (mtech), Ph.D. (phd)
Number of Vacancies	2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹37,000 - ₹58,000 Per Month
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- RA-I: Experience in physical modelling, centrifuge modelling, or numerical modelling of blasts in soils or dynamic loading is required. - JRF: No prior experience is explicitly required, but research or industry experience is desirable.
Application Fee	- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Project title: Centrifuge and Numerical Modelling of Underground Explosions in Soils.
- Sponsored by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), New Delhi.
- Project duration: Till July 2029.
- Supervisors: Prof. Akanksha Tyagi (IIT Roorkee), Prof. H. Ashraf Iqbal (IIT Roorkee), and Prof. Ashish Juneja (IIT Bombay).
- Travel and accommodation at IIT Bombay will be supported by the project for selected candidates.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Research Associate (RA-I): Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Mining, or Soil Dynamics from IITs/CFTIs or reputed institutions.
- RA-I: At least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) or Q1/Q2 journals.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (minimum CGPA 7.0/10 or 70%) and M.Tech. in Structural Engineering/Structural Dynamics/Earthquake Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering (minimum CGPA 6.5/10 or 65%).
- JRF: GATE qualified.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals only.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection will be based on an interview conducted via Webex.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive the Webex link after initial screening.
- Candidates must present original degree certificates and experience certificates at the time of interview for verification.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

- Application with a detailed CV including chronological list of degrees/certificates and marks obtained.
- Experience details including research, industry, and other relevant work.
- Knowledge of finite element software and programming skills.
- Self-attested copies of degree certificates and experience certificates.
- Abstract of M.Tech. and/or Ph.D. thesis.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the RA and JRF positions at IIT Roorkee?

The last date to apply is 31st August 2026.

Q. What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?

The salary for JRF is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first 2 years + 10% HRA, and Rs. 42,000 per month for the 3rd year + 10% HRA.

Q. Is GATE qualification mandatory for the JRF position?

Yes, GATE qualification is mandatory for the JRF position.

Q. Where will the interview for these positions be conducted?

The interview will be conducted via Webex, and the link will be sent to shortlisted candidates after initial screening.

Q. What is the project duration for these positions?

The project duration is till July 2029.