IIT Delhi Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (4 Posts)

IIT Delhi Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026: overview

Important dates

Vacancy details

4 posts in 2 roles; the largest is Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical) with 2.

About the Project

The posts are under the Industrial Research & Development Unit of IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, and sit in the Centre for Biomedical Engineering. The ICMR-funded project, led by Principal Investigator Prof. Arnab Chanda, works on haptic interaction with realistic human tissue-mimicking phantoms for surgical training and robotic surgery. The project code is RM00064G and its duration is up to 15/03/2029.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only. Each post has its own minimum and preferred qualification, printed below as the notice gives it.

Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical)

• Minimum Qualification: 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees; 2. For Engineering / IT / CS - Four Years Graduate Degree.
• Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent qualification with hands-on experience in one of the following: 1) robotics, sensors, IOT, bioelectronics, haptics, 2) biomechanics, material development and characterization, 3D printing, CAD, FEM.
• Desirable: experience with research writing and publication.

Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical)

• Minimum Qualification: 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification Experience or PhD; 2. For Engineering Graduate degree of Four Years with three years exp.
• Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. with hands-on experience in one of the following: 1) robotics, sensors, IOT, bioelectronics, haptics, 2) biomechanics, material development and characterization, 3D printing, CAD, FEM.

Relaxation of Marks

A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. The notice does not mention an age limit. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• Pay is a consolidated fellowship: Rs. 56,000/- p.m. for Project Research Scientist - I and Rs. 67,000/- p.m. for Project Research Scientist - II, each plus HRA @30%.
• Appointment is on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
• The project duration is up to 15/03/2029.
• If a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, his or her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

Salary

Project Research Scientist - I gets Rs. 56,000/- p.m. and Project Research Scientist - II gets Rs. 67,000/- p.m., both as consolidated pay.

Selection process

1. 1
   Stage 1

   IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates from those meeting the advertised qualification and the requirement of the project post. Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted along with the online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview.

2. 2
   Stage 2

   Eligible candidates are short-listed, and IIT Delhi may fix higher short-listing criteria. Short-listed names and online interview details will appear at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted.

How to Apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026

1. 1
   Step 1

   Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi ( http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).

2. 2
   Step 2

   Fill in the form with complete information on educational qualifications, indicating the percentage of marks/division.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Give details of work experience in the form.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Email the duly filled form to Prof. Arnab Chanda at [email protected].

5. 5
   Step 5

   Write the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/319/2026) on the email subject line.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Send the application so that it is submitted by 30 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.

7. 7
   Step 7

   For any clarification on eligibility for the posts, candidates may contact Prof. Arnab Chanda at [email protected].