IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026

Project Fellow / Research Associate Posts

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released an official notification inviting applications for Project Fellow / Research Associate positions under a consultancy/research project in the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy.

Organization Details

Details	Information
Organization	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
Department	Hydro and Renewable Energy
Project	Centre for Regulatory Affairs (CERA)
Advertisement Type	Project Recruitment
Job Type	Temporary / Contract
Mode of Application	Offline / Email

Position Overview

Post Name	Number of Posts
Project Fellow	01
Research Associate	01

🧪 Project Details

Particular	Details
Project Title	Centre for Regulatory Affairs (CERA)
Project Code	ITR-2807-CRA/25-26
Sponsor	IIT Roorkee
Coordinator	Prof. Himanshu Jain

Eligibility Criteria

Project Fellow

PhD in:
- Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
  OR
- Energy Systems Modelling & Analysis

Research Associate

Master’s Degree in:
- Electrical Engineering
  OR
- Operations Research / Management
  OR
- Applied Optimization in Energy

Roles & Responsibilities

Analyze power and energy sector regulations & policies (India & global)
Perform energy systems modelling, including:
- Capacity expansion
- Cost simulation
- Resource adequacy
Organize:
- Workshops / Conferences / Meetings
Collaborate with stakeholders
Work on assignments involving travel and coordination

Desired Skills

Knowledge of energy systems & power sector
Experience with optimization software/tools
Strong analytical & research skills
Effective communication abilities

Salary / Emoluments

Post	Salary
Project Fellow	INR 40,000 – INR 1,00,000 + HRA per month
Research Associate	INR 30,000 – INR 75,000 + HRA per month

Duration

Temporary project-based appointment
Duration as per project requirements

Application Process

How to Apply

Candidates can apply via:

Email
Post
Or submit during interview

Documents Required

Application on plain paper with:
- Advertisement number
- Project title
Detailed CV (chronological academic record)
Experience certificates
Attested copies of degree certificates

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	16 May 2026 (5:00 PM)

Selection Process

Application screening
Interview (as scheduled by institute)
Document verification

Important Instructions

Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying
Bring original documents during interview for verification
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications

Final Note

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in energy policy, power systems, and renewable energy research. Candidates with strong analytical and modelling skills should apply before the deadline.

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 - Project Fellow / Research Associate Posts

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