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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is recruiting candidates for 7 vacancies under the posts of Research Associate, Project Scientist, Jr. Research Fellow, Project Technical Support (II), Research Associate (a), Research Associate (b), and Research Associate (c) on a contract basis renewable yearly or upto project duration whichever earlier. Eligibility and qualification requirements vary according to the post, and pay differs by post ranging from Rs. 20,000p.m. plus HRA @30% to Rs. 58,000p.m. plus HRA @30%. Candidates can apply by email after downloading Form No. IRD/REC-4 and su
| Job Location | New Delhi, Delhi |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | 14 Oct 2026 |
IIT Delhi Research Associate at a Glance
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/284/2026 |
| Department | School of Public Policy / Centre for Biomedical Engineering / Centre for Applied Research in Electronics (CARE) / Dept. of Electrical Engineering |
| Project | AdaptAIR: Climate Adaptation through Artificial Ice Reservoirs (AIRs) in the Himalayas (RM00195F) and other associated projects |
| Funding Agency | European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)- Horizon, Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Space Applications Center (ISRO), ICMR, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Tenure | Upto project duration (various dates ranging upto 2028, 2030, and 2032 depending on the project) |
| Post Names | Research Associate, Project Scientist, Jr. Research Fellow, Project Technical Support (II), Research Associate (a), Research Associate (b), Research Associate (c) |
| Vacancies | 7 total |
| Pay | Ranges from Rs. 20,000/- p.m. to Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | Not stated in the notice |
| Application Fee | Not stated in the notice |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date or Interview Date | 28 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Department Project | Pay Consolidated Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 | School of Public Policy / AdaptAIR (RM00195F) | Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Project Scientist | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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) | 1 | 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) | 1 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (b) | 1 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (c) | 1 | 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.
Selection and Interview
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.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 13 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Applications by Email | 28 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
- 2Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications, percentage of marks/division, and details of work experience.
- 3Send the completed application form by email to the respective Project Investigator (PI) specified for each post.
- 4Ensure the advertisement number is mentioned clearly on the subject line of the email.
- 5The last date for submitting completed applications by email is 28 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this position permanent or contractual?
Appointments are made on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
Are allowances paid in addition to the consolidated fellowship?
Yes, House Rent Allowance (HRA) @30% or @27% is applicable on top of the consolidated fellowship where specified in the post details (such as @30% for the Research Associate under Public Policy and Project Technical Support II, and @27% for the JRF).
Who is eligible for a relaxation in marks?
A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates during short-listing or selection.
How will candidates be notified of the interview?
Short-listed candidates will be displayed on the web link at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted along with online interview details, and only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview.
What should be included in the email subject line when applying?
Candidates must include the Advertisement Number (such as IITD/IRD/284/2026) on the subject line of the email when sending their application to the respective PI.
How can I apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Research Associate, Project Scientist & Other Posts?
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