- Project involves delineation of a geothermal source beneath Chamoli area, Uttarakhand using magnetotelluric (MT) and resistivity studies.
- Responsibilities include MT and ERT data acquisition, processing, inversion of field data, and project-related work.
- Selected candidate may have an opportunity for PhD admission.
- Project duration: 1 year (until the end of the project).
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for Geothermal Source Delineation Project
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Department of Earth Sciences)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Chamoli area, Uttarakhand (with primary work location at IIT Roorkee)
Apply Deadline
02 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Department of Earth Sciences) (IIT Roorkee) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš37,000 - âš40,700 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Not explicitly required, but experience in research, industrial field, or relevant work is desirable. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Indian nationals only.
- Required qualifications: M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech./M.S./Integrated M.Tech./Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, or Earth Sciences.
- GATE or CSIR NET qualification is mandatory.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Magnetotelluric (MT) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT).
- Required qualifications: M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech./M.S./Integrated M.Tech./Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, or Earth Sciences.
- GATE or CSIR NET qualification is mandatory.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Magnetotelluric (MT) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT).
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on academic qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS (as per government norms)
đ Required Documents
- Application in plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degrees/certificates obtained.
- Experience details including research, industrial field, and other relevant work.
- Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
- Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) must be presented at the time of interview for verification.
- Experience details including research, industrial field, and other relevant work.
- Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
- Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) must be presented at the time of interview for verification.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates.
â Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the eligibility criteria for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
Candidates must have an M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech./M.Sc. (Integrated)/Integrated M.Tech. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Technology, or Earth Sciences. GATE or CSIR NET qualification is required. Knowledge of Magnetotelluric (MT) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) is desirable.
Q.
What is the duration of the project position?
The duration of the project position is 1 year, ending at the conclusion of the project.
Q.
What are the emoluments for the JRF position?
The emoluments are Rs. 37,000 per month plus Rs. 3,700 (10% HRA).
Q.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants must submit a detailed CV, experience certificates (research, industrial, or others), and attested copies of degree/certificates. Original documents must be presented during the interview for verification.
Q.
Is there any preference for candidates from specific backgrounds?
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates if they have equal qualifications and experience.