IIT Roorkee Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: Walk-In Interview for 2 Posts on 16 November
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| Salary Scale | ₹30600 - ₹30600 (Approx.) |
| Job Location |
All India / Across India (Candidates from all States & UTs Eligible)
Main Campus / Office: Roorkee
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| Event / Stage | Date |
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| Interview Date | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate degree (M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc) in Life Sciences / Biotechnology or related disciplines with training in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics or computational biology. | ||||||
| Work Experience | Desirable: Research experience in structural biochemistry and computational biology, protein modelling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, bioinformatics, genomic data analysis, microbiological techniques, bacterial culture, sequence analy | ||||||
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian | ||||||
| Other Eligibility Parameters |
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| Eligibility Notes | Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 2 | Project-based position at IIT Roorkee. Salary Rs. 30,600 + HRA. Walk-in interview on 16 Nov 2026. |
| Link Description | Action Link |
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| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here → |
IIT Roorkee Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Walk-In Interview
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Project Assistant under Advertisement No. SRIC/06. This is a project-based role offering a monthly salary of Rs. 30,600 plus HRA. The selection will be conducted through a walk-in interview scheduled for 16 November 2026. Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Vacancy Details
A total of 2 vacancies are available for the Project Assistant post. The place of posting is Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The position is purely on a project basis and the engagement will be for the duration of the project.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree (M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related disciplines. Training in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or computational biology is required.
Desirable Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in structural biochemistry and computational biology, including protein modelling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, bioinformatics, and genomic data analysis. Familiarity with microbiological techniques, bacterial culture, sequence analysis, and BLAST is advantageous. Experience with tools like PyMOL, GROMACS, LigPlot, RasMol, and programming skills in Python, AI/ML, and LLMs is also desirable.
Other Conditions: SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience will be given preference. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Job Description
The selected candidates will be responsible for basic microbiology routine work, computational protein analysis, modelling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, bioinformatics, genomic/sequence analysis, and interpretation of biological data. They will also support molecular biology, microbiology, and interdisciplinary research workflows.
Important Dates
- Walk-in Interview Date: 16 November 2026
Salary Details
The remuneration for the Project Assistant position is Rs. 30,600 per month plus HRA as per rules.
Selection Process
The selection will be based solely on the performance in the walk-in interview. Candidates must bring all original documents and attested copies for verification on the interview date.
Documents Required
- Application on plain paper with a detailed CV including chronological discipline of degrees/certificates obtained.
- Experience certificates (research, industrial, etc.).
- Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates.
- Original degrees/certificates and experience certificates for verification at the time of interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications with all required documents to the office of the Principal Investigator via email, by post, or produce them at the time of the interview. Candidates must attend the walk-in interview on 16 November 2026 at the venue mentioned in the official notification. It is advisable to read the full notification before appearing for the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is the walk-in interview for IIT Roorkee Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The walk-in interview is on 16 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are 2 vacancies for the Project Assistant post.
Q3. What is the required qualification?
Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology or related disciplines.
Q4. What is the salary?
Rs. 30,600 per month plus HRA.
Q5. How will candidates be selected?
Selection is through a walk-in interview.
Q6. Where is the posting location?
Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
Q7. What documents are needed?
Application with CV, attested copies of degrees/experience certificates, and originals for verification.
Q8. Is there any application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Q9. What is the advertisement number?
Advt No. SRIC/06.
Q10. Who is preferred for selection?
SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience will be given preference.
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