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Job Overview
| Vacancies | 1 Post |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Fellowship ₹80,000/- per month + HRA + ₹50,000/- annual contingency |
| Age Limit | As per IIT Roorkee PDF Norms (Typically up to 35 Years) |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand — Roorkee |
Important Dates
| Published | Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date / Deadline | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Application Window | 12 – 28 Oct 2026 |
| Exam / Test Date | TBA / To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. thesis in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a research focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Must possess proven expertise in gas dynamics, reactive flows, C++ programming, and OpenFOAM-based CFD simulations. Must have published 2-3 research papers as first author in SCI-indexed journals based on their Ph.D. research in compressible flows.
Age Limit & Relaxations
Selection Process
Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
- Academic & SCI Publication Scrutiny
- Online Qualifying Only
Technical Presentation & Personal Interview
- Online Merit Scored
Selection is based on initial screening of academic credentials, Ph.D. dissertation topic, and first-author SCI publications in compressible/reactive flows and OpenFOAM/C++. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online/offline interview before the Departmental Selection Committee under the mentorship of Prof. Ankit Bansal.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
Evaluation Component Max Marks / Weightage
Ph.D. Research Quality & SCI First-Author Publications in Compressible Flows 40 Marks
Technical Expertise in OpenFOAM, Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) & C++ Programming 35 Marks
Technical Interview & Research Presentation before Selection Board 25 Marks
Vacancy & Salary
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹80,000/- plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per institute norms, and an annual contingency grant of ₹50,000/-.
Consolidated fellowship of ₹80,000/- per month plus HRA as applicable for both 1st and 2nd Year, along with a Contingency grant of ₹50,000/- per year. The fellowship is for a full-time duration of two years under the research project titled 'Development of an Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) for Granular Flows in OpenFOAM'.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Access the official Google Form application link provided in the advertisement: IIT Roorkee PDF Application Form .
- Fill out personal, educational, and Ph.D. thesis details (degree title, university, completion date, and CFD specialization).
Provide details of 2 to 3 first-author research publications published in SCI-indexed journals covering compressible flows.
- Upload updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing C++ coding and OpenFOAM simulation experience.
- Submit the completed Google Form on or before 28 October 2026 (Wednesday) . Late submissions will not be considered.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee is charged for this fellowship application).
Official Notification & Portal Verification
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