- Project title: Centrifuge and Numerical Modelling of Underground Explosions in Soils under Principal Investigator Prof. Akanksha Tyagi, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee.
- Sponsored by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The selected candidate will conduct geotechnical characterization, triaxial tests, centrifuge tests at IIT Bombay, numerical modeling, and report preparation.
- Opportunity for PhD admission after selection.
- Position is project-based with a duration of 3 years.
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🎓 B.Tech
🎓 M.Tech
Project Position in Geotechnical Engineering at IIT Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand (with centrifuge tests at IIT Bombay).
Apply Deadline
05 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), M.Tech (mtech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 37,000 - Rs. 42,000 per month (plus HRA). |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian nationals only.
- Educational Qualification:
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 7.0/10 or 70%.
Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Dynamics with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10 or 65%.
* GATE qualification required.
- Gender Eligibility: Both (no gender restriction mentioned).
- Educational Qualification:
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 7.0/10 or 70%.
Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Geotechnical Engineering or Soil Dynamics with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10 or 65%.
* GATE qualification required.
- Gender Eligibility: Both (no gender restriction mentioned).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on interview after document verification.
- Preference given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- Preference given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Application with detailed CV (including chronological discipline of degrees/certificates, marks obtained, experience, knowledge of finite element software, and programming skills).
- Self-attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
- Abstract of M.Tech thesis.
- Original degree/certificate and experience certificate to be brought for verification at the interview.
- Self-attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
- Abstract of M.Tech thesis.
- Original degree/certificate and experience certificate to be brought for verification at the interview.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the project position at IIT Roorkee?
The last date to submit applications for the Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow position is 5 November 2026 by 11:59 PM.
Q.
What is the salary range for the Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow position?
The salary for the selected candidate will be Rs. 37,000 - Rs. 42,000 per month, including HRA.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this project position?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for this position.
Q.
What qualifications are required for the Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow position?
Candidates must have a B.Tech in Civil Engineering (min. CGPA 7.0/10) and an M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering/Soil Dynamics (min. CGPA 6.5/10), along with a GATE qualification.
Q.
Where will the selected candidate be posted?
The selected candidate will be posted at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, with centrifuge tests conducted at IIT Bombay.