IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has released the IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 notification for 7 posts. The last date to apply is 28 October 2026 (applications have closed). The application fee is ₹ 58,000/- for Not stated in the notice Job Location New Del. Apply only through the official website (ird.iitd.ac.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| Advertisement no. | IITD/IRD/284/2026 |
| Job location | Delhi |
| Total vacancies | 7 posts |
| Last date to apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Selection process | IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates based on advertised qualifications and project requirements. Short-listed candidates will be displayed on the web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) along with online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview. |
| Posted on | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 14 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Date of Advertisement13 October 2026
- Last date to apply28 October 2026
Application Fee
- Not stated in the notice Job Location New Del₹ 58,000/-
- p.m. plus HRA @30% Project Scientist 01 Centr₹ 53,790/-
- p.m. (Consolidated) Jr. Research Fellow 01 C.₹ 37,000/-
- p.m. plus HRA @27% Project Technical Support₹ 20,000/-
Total Post
7 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 | Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Project Scientist | 1 | Rs. 53,790/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 1 | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Project Technical Support (II) | 1 | Rs. 20,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Research Associate (a) | 1 | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (b) | 1 | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (c) | 1 | Rs. 50,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Total | 7 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Department / Project | Pay / Consolidated Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 01 | School of Public Policy / AdaptAIR (RM00195F) | Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Project Scientist | 01 | Centre for Biomedical Engineering / Leveraging Multi-Modal Data and AI for Predicting the Risk of Graft-Versus-Host Disease (RM00236G_SN) | Rs. 53,790/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 01 | C.A.R.E. / Designing and Development of Advanced Navigation Signaling Scheme (RP04958G) | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Project Technical Support (II) | 01 | Centre for Biomedical Engineering / Centre for Advanced Research in Qualitative Imaging and AI modeling for Early Diagnostics and Prognostic Monitoring in Oncology (RP05084G) | Rs. 20,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Research Associate (a) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (b) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (c) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 50,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (School of Public Policy) | Postgraduate degree with first class in Public Policy, Development Studies, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Disaster Management, Climate Change Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods. | Experience in climate-change adaptation, water governance, environmental or disaster governance, institutional analysis or mapping, public-policy research, qualitative data analysis software (NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQOA). |
| Project Scientist | Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering in first class. More than 2 years of experience in hardware designing including PCB development, microcontroller programming (ESP32, STM32). | Hands-on experience with EMG sensors, IMU sensors, microcontrollers, communication protocol interfaces, circuits and system integration. |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 1st class B.Tech./B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. Valid GATE score. Good programming skills in MATLAB and Python. | Strong fundamentals in signal processing, communication, linear algebra, and probability. |
| Project Technical Support (II) | Bachelor of Arts from a recognised university with first class. More than 6 years of experience in patient handling (stroke patients in hospitals) and assistance at home for rehabilitation device training. Basic computer knowledge. | Own vehicle for easy commute with valid driving license, ability to provide assistance in hardware development and device management. |
| Research Associate (a) - COIL-D | MA in Linguistics with formal translation training/coursework and experience in AI/language research, multilingual dataset evaluation, and linguistic QA. Skilled in Gujarati, Hindi, English. | IIT language/AI research collaboration, experience with language technologies, multilingual evaluation and annotation. |
| Research Associate (b) - COIL-D | Native Marathi competency and M.A. in Translation Studies, advanced expertise in translation and applied linguistics. Must hold M.Phil. in Linguistics focusing on Error Analysis. | PG Diploma in Translation Studies, experience in government-affiliated institutions, cross-linguistic analysis. |
| Research Associate (c) - COIL-D | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BTech) or related discipline with dedicated research experience. Experience with Indian languages in computational settings, LLMs, bias and responsible AI. | Familiarity with foundational NLP tasks, strong analytical and programming skills. |
Pay and Tenure
- Appointments are made on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. For retired or superannuated government employees selected for a post, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
More Details
- Selection and Interview
Mode of Selection
- IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates based on advertised qualifications and project requirements. Short-listed candidates will be displayed on the web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) along with online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview.
How to Apply for IIT Delhi Research Associate
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
- Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications, percentage of marks/division, and details of work experience.
- Send the completed application form by email to the respective Project Investigator (PI) specified for each post.
- Ensure the advertisement number is mentioned clearly on the subject line of the email.
- The last date for submitting completed applications by email is 28 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m.
Important Links
| Official Notice (PDF) | Download ird.iitd.ac.in |
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| Official Notice (PDF) | Download ird.iitd.ac.in |
| Official Notice (PDF) | Download ird.iitd.ac.in |
| Official Notice (PDF) | Download ird.iitd.ac.in |
| Official Notice (PDF) | Download ird.iitd.ac.in |
| Application Form | Click Here ird.iitd.ac.in |
| Official Website | Click Here ird.iitd.ac.in |
| Link | Details |
| Click Here | Research Associate |
| Click Here | Project Scientist |
| Click Here | Junior Research Fellow |
| Click Here | Project Technical Support |
| Click Here | Research Associate (a,b,c) |
| Application Form | Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 |
| Official Website | IIT Delhi IRD Website |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 28 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
There are 7 posts in total.
What is the application fee for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
Not stated in the notice Job Location New Del: ₹ 58,000/-; p.m. plus HRA @30% Project Scientist 01 Centr: ₹ 53,790/-; p.m. (Consolidated) Jr. Research Fellow 01 C.: ₹ 37,000/-; p.m. plus HRA @27% Project Technical Support: ₹ 20,000/-.
What qualification is needed for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
Research Associate (School of Public Policy): Postgraduate degree with first class in Public Policy, Development Studies, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Disaster Management, Climate Change Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods. | Project Scientist: Bachelor of Technology (…
What is the selection process for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates based on advertised qualifications and project requirements. Short-listed candidates will be displayed on the web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) along with online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview.
What is the official website for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
The official website is http://ird.iitd.ac.in.
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