IIT Roorkee Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

IIT Roorkee Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Apply for Autonomous Driving Research Project

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has invited applications for the position of Project Associate-I under an ANRF-funded research project.

The selected candidate will contribute to research involving autonomous driving, safety-critical systems, sensor integration, artificial intelligence, and large language models.

Recruitment Overview

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Position: Project Associate-I
Number of Vacancies: 1
Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation, New Delhi
Advertisement Date: 17 July 2026
Application Deadline: 29 July 2026, up to 5:00 PM

Project Title

“SRR-SROAd: Sim2Real-Hallucinated Safety-Critical and Partially Observed-Scenario Based Autonomous Driving Testbed”

Essential Qualification

Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:

• M.Tech. or B.E. in Information Technology

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering

• An equivalent relevant qualification

Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete eligibility and equivalence requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience or knowledge in:

• Autonomous vehicles

• Unmanned aerial vehicles

• Sensor integration

• Large language models

• Python programming

• C++ programming

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Interest in developing and implementing intelligent autonomous systems

Monthly Emoluments

The selected candidate will receive:

INR 30,000 per month plus HRA

The remuneration will be governed by applicable project and institute norms.

Duration of Appointment

The appointment will initially be for:

One year

The position may be extended based on:

• Performance of the selected candidate

• Availability of project funding

• Institutional and project requirements

The engagement is temporary and linked to the duration of the research project.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the:

• Interview date

• Interview time

• Mode of interview, which may be online or offline

Candidates called for the interview must produce original academic and experience documents for verification.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application along with the following documents:

• Cover letter

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Chronological details of academic qualifications

• Self-attested copies of degree certificates and marksheets

• Experience certificates, where applicable

• Evidence of relevant research or project experience

• Other supporting documents mentioned in the official advertisement

The email subject should mention the application for the Project Associate-I position along with the project name.

Important Date

Last date to submit the application: 29 July 2026, 5:00 PM

Important Note

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants should carefully review the complete official notification issued by IIT Roorkee before submitting their application.

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