Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

IIT Delhi Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026

  • IIT Delhi
  • Contractual
  • New Delhi, Delhi
  • Email
Applications closed

Application deadline

8 October 2026

Closed

Last date and time for email application

Posted 22 September 2026

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Quick facts

Vacancies
3
Qualification
Post Graduate Degree, including Integrated Post Graduate degrees…
Pay
Starting from ₹56,000/month
Location
New Delhi, Delhi
Employment
Contractual
Apply mode
Email
Reference
IITD/IRD/251/2026

Overview

IIT Delhi invites Indian nationals for three contractual Project Research Scientist positions under the TRUSTMAPS project.

Positions & vacancies

3 vacancies across 3 posts

New Delhi · Contractual

No additional details for this position.

Eligibility

Common Eligibility

Indian national

Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical)

Project Research Scientist-I Alternatives

  • Alternative 1 of 2. Post Graduate Degree, including Integrated Post Graduate degrees One of the permitted qualification pathways.

  • Alternative 2 of 2. For Engineering, IT or CS: Four Years Graduate Degree One of the permitted qualification pathways.

Project Research Scientist-III (Non Medical)4 disciplines

Post Graduate Degree With Five Years Experience

Education

Post Graduate Degree, including Integrated Post Graduate degrees

Experience

Five years of post-qualification experience

Phd With Two Years Experience

Education

PhD

Experience

Two years of post-qualification experience

Engineering, IT or CS Four-Year Graduate Degree With Five Years Experience

Education

For Engineering, IT or CS: Four Years Graduate Degree

Experience

Five years of post-qualification experience

Engineering, IT or CS Post Graduate Degree With Three Years Experience

Education

For Engineering, IT or CS: Post Graduate Degree

Experience

Three years of post-qualification experience

Project Research Scientist (M)

Educational

MBBS, BVSc, BDS or equivalent

Salary & benefits

Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical)

₹56,000

per month

30% HRA

Project Research Scientist-III (Non Medical)

₹78,000

per month

30% HRA

Project Research Scientist (M)

₹67,000

per month

30% HRA

Selection process

  1. 1

    Shortlisting

    IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates from among those satisfying the advertised qualifications and project requirements.

  2. 2

    Online Interview

    Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for the online interview. Interview details will be displayed with the shortlist.

Important dates

Application deadline

8 Oct 2026

5:00 PM

Applications closed

Other important dates

  • Advertisement date22 September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1

    Download form

    Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website or obtain it from IIT Delhi.

    URL: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec

    Open link
  2. 2

    Email application

    Email the duly filled Form No. IRD/REC-4 with complete educational qualification information, including percentage of marks or division, and work experience details to Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty. Mention Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/251/2026 in the subject line. Submit by 8 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

    Email: chak.tanmoy.iit@gmail.com

    chak.tanmoy.iit@gmail.com
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Additional information

Selection summary

IIT Delhi may apply higher shortlisting criteria among candidates satisfying the advertised qualifications and project requirements. Shortlisted names and online interview details will be displayed on the IRD website, and only shortlisted candidates will be informed for the online interview.

Eligibility notes

Applications are invited from Indian nationals. Post-specific educational qualifications and experience requirements apply. A 5% relaxation in marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

Application instructions

Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website or IIT Delhi, complete it with educational qualification details including percentage of marks or division and work experience details, and email the completed form to Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty at chak.tanmoy.iit@gmail.com. Mention Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/251/2026 in the email subject line. The completed application must be submitted by 8 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Important notes

Appointments are contractual with consolidated pay and are renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. If a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

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