Overview
IIT Delhi (Industrial Research & Development Unit) is recruiting one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a contract-based research project in hydrology and hydraulics. The position requires a first‑class B.Tech in Civil Engineering and a first‑class M.Tech in Hydrology/Water Resources/Hydraulics, at least two years of relevant experience, and NET/GATE qualification (relaxable for CFTI graduates). The salary is Rs. 37,000 per month plus 27% HRA. Applications must be submitted online via a Google Form by 17 January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Industrial Research & Development Unit)
- Qualification
- 1st class B.Tech in Civil Engineering and 1st class M.Tech in Hydrology / Water Resources / Hydraulics with at least 2 years’ experience and NET/GATE (relaxable for eligible CFTI graduates)
- Vacancies
- 1
- Posted
- 02/01/2026
- Last date to apply
- 17/01/2026 up to 5:00 p.m.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 02/01/2026 |
| Last date for submitting completed applications by e-mail | 17/01/2026 up to 5:00 p.m. |
| Project duration (overall) | Up to 01/05/2035 |
Important Links
Selection Process
Applications will be scrutinized and IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short‑listing of eligible candidates. Names of shortlisted candidates and online interview details will be displayed on the link. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for online interview. Selection is on contractual basis with consolidated pay subject to periodic performance review, renewable yearly or up to project duration, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply
Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website of IIT Delhi., Fill the application form with complete information regarding educational qualifications (with percentage/division) and work experience details., Submit the duly filled form along with required details by e‑mail via Google Form using the given link, mentioning the Advertisement No. in the subject line., Ensure the completed application is submitted by 17/01/2026 up to 5:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
Notification Date: 02/01/2026; Last date for submitting completed applications by e-mail: 17/01/2026 up to 5:00 p.m.; Project duration (overall): Up to 01/05/2035
What is the selection process?
Applications will be scrutinized and IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short‑listing of eligible candidates. Names of shortlisted candidates and online interview details will be displayed on the link. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for online interview. Selection is on contractual basis with consolidated pay subject to periodic performance review, renewable yearly or up to project duration, whichever is earlier.