Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
IIT Delhi Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
- IIT Delhi
- Contractual
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Walk-in Interview
Application deadline
23 February 2026
ClosedWalk-in interview
Posted 4 February 2026
Offline application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- 1st class B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering,…
- Pay
- ₹42,000/month
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Employment
- Contractual
- Apply mode
- Walk-in Interview
- Reference
- IITD/IRD/031/2026
Overview
IIT Delhi invites Indian nationals for one contractual Senior Research Fellow position under an Optics and Photonics Centre research project, with selection through a walk-in interview.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
New Delhi · Contractual
- Experience
- The B.Tech qualification pathway states 02 years of research experience and experience in Optical Fibers. The M.Tech pathway states experience in Optical Fibers but does not separately state 02 years of research experience.
Eligibility
Nationality
Indian national
B.tech Pathway
Education
1st class B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Physics
Experience
02 years research experience, with experience in Optical Fibers The B.Tech pathway explicitly states 02 years research experience and experience in Optical Fibers.
Exam qualification
NET/GATE The advertisement states that the NET/GATE requirement may be relaxed for candidates who graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes with CGPA of more than 8.000, equivalent to 80% aggregate marks. The relaxation footnote refers to selection to the post of JRF even though the advertised post is Senior Research Fellow.
M.tech Pathway
Education
1st class MTech in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Physics
Experience
Experience in Optical Fibers The M.Tech pathway states experience in Optical Fibers without separately stating a minimum duration.
Exam qualification
NET/GATE The advertisement states that the NET/GATE requirement may be relaxed for candidates who graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes with CGPA of more than 8.000, equivalent to 80% aggregate marks. The relaxation footnote refers to selection to the post of JRF even though the advertised post is Senior Research Fellow.
Salary & benefits
₹42,000
per month
Plus HRA at 27%.
Selection process
- 1
Walk-in Interview
Eligible candidates should appear for the walk-in interview at the specified IIT Delhi venue.
Important dates
Reporting schedule
MONDAY, 23 FEBRUARY
- Senior Research FellowWalk-in interview
Other important dates
- Advertisement dated4 February 2026
How to apply
- 1
Download form
Download formal application Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website.
URL: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec/
Open link - 2
Walk-in
Appear for the interview with the completed formal application, educational qualification details showing percentage of marks for each examination passed, work experience details, a recent passport-size photograph, and original academic and professional certificates for verification.
3rd Block, 3rd Floor, 3A-16, Optics and Photonics Centre, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016
Offline application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Selection is through a walk-in interview scheduled for 23 February 2026 at 11.00 a.m. at the Optics and Photonics Centre, IIT Delhi.
Eligibility notes
Applications are invited from Indian nationals. A 5% relaxation in marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. Candidates already employed at the Institute or IRD will not be interviewed unless their application has been duly forwarded by the concerned establishment or section.
Application instructions
Eligible candidates should appear for the walk-in interview and bring a formal application on Form No. IRD/REC-4, complete educational qualification information with percentages of marks, work experience details, a recent passport-size photograph, and original academic and professional certificates for verification.
Important notes
In case a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, salary will be fixed according to prevailing IRD norms. Eligibility clarifications may be sought from Prof. Deepak Jain at jaindeepak@opc.iitd.ac.in.
Official documents
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