IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts
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 |
Official source: The official notification was opened, but it does not state these facts in a form we can compare automatically. Official notification (ird.iitd.ac.in)
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 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts?
The last date to apply is 28 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts?
There are 7 posts in total.
What is the application fee for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts?
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 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts?
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 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts?
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 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts?
The official website is http://ird.iitd.ac.in.
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