NIH Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

The walk-in interview for the selection of Junior Research Fellow under the R&D project entitled "Hydrological and Hydrogeological Controls on Landslides Under Climate Variability and Human Interventions in Uttarakhand" will be held on 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Jalvigyan Bhawan, Roorkee – 247 667 (Uttarakhand). National Institute of Hydrology has announced 02 positions of Junior Research Fellow on a temporary basis carrying monthly emoluments of Rs. 37,000/- plus applicable HRA.

NIH Junior Research Fellow Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The notice does not mention an application fee.

About NIH Junior Research Fellow

National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is an autonomous society under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, located at Jalvigyan Bhawan, Roorkee – 247 667 (Uttarakhand) (Phone: +91 1332-272108, 272106; Website: www.nihroorkee.gov.in). The current recruitment is conducted under the sponsored R&D project focused on hydrological and hydrogeological controls on landslides under climate variability and human interventions in Uttarakhand.

Posts and Eligibility

There are 02 positions available for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). The essential educational qualification and selection conditions are as follows:

Candidates should refer to the official notification for project-specific terms and complete criteria.

NIH Junior Research Fellow Age Limit

Maximum Age for Junior Research Fellow shall be 30 years as on the date of interview.

Age Relaxation

NIH Junior Research Fellow Job Description

• Field and laboratory investigations related to landslide hydrology and hydrogeology
• Hydrometeorological and groundwater monitoring
• Geological and geophysical (ERT) surveys
• Soil moisture and infiltration studies
• Groundwater level and water quality analysis
• GIS and remote sensing-based terrain analysis
• Numerical modelling of groundwater flow, variably saturated flow, and slope hydrological processes using MODFLOW, HYDRUS, and related software
• Data analysis, interpretation, technical report preparation, and publication of research papers

What to Bring

• Complete bio-data in the prescribed format (available with the notification)
• Passport size photograph
• Original proof of qualification and experience certificates
• Self-attested copies of educational, experience, and category certificates

What Happens on the Day

Candidates can directly attend the walk-in-interview on 18 November 2026. Candidates may report in NIH-Roorkee at the interview time of 11:00 AM; admission in the interview will not be allowed after the interview starts.

NIH Junior Research Fellow Important Instructions

• Candidates before appearing for the walk-in-interview shall ensure that they are eligible (in the required field) for the position they intend to apply.
• Selected candidates would be engaged for a fixed period for providing high quality services to the Institute for attending to specific and time-bound jobs.
• The appointment is on a full-time basis, purely temporary on co-terminus basis, and does not entitle the appointee to any claim implicit or explicit or any NIH post. The appointment can be cancelled at any time by the Institute without assigning any reason.
• The initial term of appointment is for one year, likely to be extended for a further period of one year, or until the completion of the project, whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the project. The initial term of appointment and subsequent extension(s), if any, shall be decided on a case-to-case basis depending upon the specific job and the time frame for its completion.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview or for joining the appointment on a contractual basis. The selected candidate shall be allowed TA/DA for their travel inside the country in connection with the official work.
• The selected candidates will not be permitted to take up any other assignment during the period of consultancy with NIH.
• The selected candidates shall not be entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Residential Telephone, Transport facility, Personal Staff etc.
• Selected candidates may be provided transit accommodation as per prevailing rules of the Institute subject to payment of applicable licence fee, which must be vacated on termination or expiry of the tenure, whichever is earlier.
• The number of posts may increase or decrease depending on the project.
• Outstation candidates are required to make their own boarding and lodging arrangement at Roorkee.

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