NRI Quota in IIT Roorkee

Can you tell me if Non Resident Indians (NRIs) also apply for Faculty post recruitment in IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Roorkee?

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Yes, Indian Nationals, Non Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Foreign Nationals (other than PIOs and NRIs) can be appointed for Faculty post for fixed tenure not exceeding five years on contract basis in IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Roorkee.

One can apply at any time of the year. The advertisement for faculty positions is rolling and open ended. Institute offers supreme opportunities for Professional Development and ideal surroundings with high quality of life. Some of the perks available to the faculty are:

Professional Development Perks
 Freedom and independence to pursue research in areas of interest
 Support to take up sponsored research and consultancy projects
 100% flexibility in cadre structure to provide opportunities for career advancement to deserving candidates
 A desk top computer with internet facility in the office for each faculty
 Special one time grant of Rs. 100,000 can be made to individuals to support research projects from the Institute Funds on case to case basis. This amount can be raised to Rs. 200,000 in special cases and upto Rs. 1,000,000 in very exceptional cases by the Institute
 Financial support of up to Rs. 100, 000 for attending an international conference out of India once in three years
 Financial support for attending one conference within India each year
 Rs. 4000/- per year for purchase of professional books etc.
 75% of membership fee of one International professional society
 No limit on earnings through consultancy projects
 Facility of Professional Development Fund for faculty

Personal Perks
 Family housing within the campus on very nominal license fee
 Free telephone connection with internet facility.
 Repayment of telephone bills at residence up to Rs 750/- per month.
 Leave Travel Concession for travel as per Institute rules
 Retirement at the age of 65 years with Gratuity, Pension, Leave encashment etc. as per Institute rules
 Medical facilities at the Institute health centre and repayment of medical bills for treatment outside as per Institute rules
 School for children in the campus and good schools in the town
 Other facilities like house building loans, other loans etc., as per Institute rules
 Swimming pool, gymnasium, squash, tennis and other games and sports facilities, faculty club

Contact Detail:
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
India - 247667
Contact No. +91-1332-285311
Email Id: registrar@iitr.ac.in