IIT Roorkee HRED Research Associate / Project Associate Recruitment 2026: Salary up to Rs 75,000, Apply by 8 October

The Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED), IIT Roorkee has invited applications for 1 project position of Research Associate / Project Associate (No. HRED/C-1362, dated 21 September 2026). The pay is Rs 30,000 to Rs 75,000 + HRA per month for Research Associate and Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000 + HRA per month for Project Associate. The work is on a 2 x 1.5 MW small hydro project in Keonjhar, Odisha. Send your application to the Principal Investigator by 8 October 2026, 5 PM.

IIT Roorkee HRED Research Associate / Project Associate 2026 – Highlights

Project Details

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply

Indian nationals with an M.Tech (for Research Associate) or B.Tech (for Project Associate) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Hydropower Engineering can apply. Candidates must check that they are eligible for the position before coming for the interview.

Educational Qualification

• Research Associate: M.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Hydropower Engineering.
• Project Associate: B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Hydropower Engineering.

Age Limit

The notice does not mention any age limit.

Application Fee

The notice does not mention any application fee.

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Salary

Job Description

The selected person will visit project sites, coordinate with the EPC contractor and the project owner, attend meetings, and handle communication and review work for the project.

Selection Process

• Interview.
• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates when qualifications and experience are equal.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Documents Required

• Application on plain paper with a detailed CV, with degrees/certificates listed in chronological order
• Details of experience, including research, industrial field experience and others
• Attested copies of degree/certificates and experience certificates
• Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Write your application on plain paper and attach a detailed CV. List your degrees and certificates in order of year.
2. Add your experience details and attested copies of all degrees, certificates and experience certificates.
3. Send it to the office of the Principal Investigator, Prof. Sunil Kumar Singal, Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, IIT Roorkee, by email (sunil.singal@hre.iitr.ac.in) or by post. You can also hand it over at the time of the interview.
4. The application must reach the PI’s office by 8 October 2026, 5 PM.
5. Bring all original certificates to the interview.

Why You Should Apply

This is a good chance for fresh B.Tech and M.Tech engineers to get real project work on a small hydro power plant with IIT Roorkee. You will get site visit experience, work with an EPC contractor and learn tender and design vetting, which helps in hydropower and energy sector jobs later.

Preparation Tips

• Revise the basics of small hydro power: dam toe schemes, turbines, penstocks and power house layout.
• Read about tender documents, bid evaluation and design vetting.
• Keep your CV short and clear, and mention any hydropower or site work you have done.

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FAQs – IIT Roorkee HRED Research Associate / Project Associate 2026

Q1. How many posts are there?

1 post of Research Associate / Project Associate.

Q2. What is the last date?

The application must reach the Principal Investigator’s office by 8 October 2026, 5 PM.

Q3. What is the salary?

Research Associate: Rs 30,000 to Rs 75,000 + HRA per month. Project Associate: Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000 + HRA per month.

Q4. What qualification is needed?

M.Tech (Research Associate) or B.Tech (Project Associate) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Hydropower Engineering.

Q5. How do I apply?

Send your application with CV and certificates to sunil.singal@hre.iitr.ac.in or by post, or give it at the time of the interview.

Q6. How long is the job?

1 year or up to the project completion date.

Q7. Will TA/DA be given for the interview?

No. The notice says no TA/DA is admissible.