Overview
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Industrial Research & Development Unit) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Principal Project Scientist, Senior Project Scientist (2 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Only Indian nationals can apply. can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Industrial Research & Development Unit)
- Qualification
- Only Indian nationals can apply.
- Vacancies
- 2
- Advertisement No
- IITD/IRD/308/2026
- Last date to apply
- 11.11.2026 (5.00 p.m.)
Important Dates
| Notice date | 27.10.2026 |
| Last date | 11.11.2026 (5.00 p.m.) |
| Project duration | Up to 31.12.2027 |
| Last date to apply by email | 11.11.2026, 5.00 p.m. |
| Project duration up to | 31.12.2027 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Scientist | 1 |
| Senior Project Scientist | 1 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post: Vacancies | Pay (consolidated fellowship) Principal Project Scientist: 1 | Rs. 75,600 to Rs. 1,01,610 p.m. plus HRA @30% Senior Project Scientist: 1 | Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 79,260 p.m. plus HRA @30% The notice prints the pay as a slab: Rs. 75,600 to Rs. 1,01,610 for the Principal Project Scientist and Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 79,260 for the Senior Project Scientist. If the selected candidate is a retired or superannuated government employee, the salary will be fixed under the prevailing IRD norms.
Eligibility
Only Indian nationals can apply.
Selection Process
• IIT Delhi may set higher criteria to shortlist eligible candidates from those who meet the advertised qualifications and requirements. • The names of shortlisted candidates and the interview details will be shown on the IIT Delhi IRD shortlisted candidates page. • The interview will be held in person. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.
How to Apply
• Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website. • Fill in the form completely. Include your educational qualifications with the percentage of marks or division, and details of your work experience. • Prepare your CV and a cover letter. • Combine the form, CV and cover letter into a SINGLE PDF named [Designation applied for]-[YourLastName], for example "Principal Project Scientist -Khanna.pdf". • Quote the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/308/2026) and email the PDF to Prof. Kaveri Iychettira at [email protected] and Prof. Tarun Khanna at [email protected], both of the School of Public Policy. Send a copy (cc) to [email protected]. • Send it before 5.00 p.m. on 11 November 2026. Questions about eligibility can go to Prof. Kaveri Iychettira at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Principal Project Scientist, Senior Project Scientist Posts?
Notice date: 27.10.2026; Last date: 11.11.2026 (5.00 p.m.); Project duration: Up to 31.12.2027; Last date to apply by email: 11.11.2026, 5.00 p.m.; Project duration up to: 31.12.2027
What is the selection process?
• IIT Delhi may set higher criteria to shortlist eligible candidates from those who meet the advertised qualifications and requirements. • The names of shortlisted candidates and the interview details will be shown on the IIT Delhi IRD shortlisted candidates page. • The interview will be held in person. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.