IIT Delhi Scientist & Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification (No. IITD/IRD/041/2026) for the recruitment of 03 vacancies for the posts of Project Scientist-C Medical, Scientist-C (Non-Medical), and Administrative Officer. This recruitment is purely on a project-based tenure.
Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on an Interview. It does not involve a competitive written examination. Candidates are selected solely based on their performance in the interview and relevant experience.
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Post Name(s) | Project Scientist-C Medical, Scientist-C (Non-Medical), Administrative Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 03 |
| Application Start Date | 12-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26-02-2026 |
| Official Website | https://home.iitd.ac.in/ |
The total number of vacancies announced is 03. The distribution is as follows:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale / Salary (Approx.) | Age Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist-C Medical | 01 | Rs. 67,100/- pm plus HRA @27% | Max 40 Years | |
| Scientist-C (Non-Medical) | 01 | Rs. 67,100/- pm plus HRA @27% | Max 40 Years | |
| Administrative Officer | 01 | Rs. 40,000/- pm | Max 40 Years | |
| Total | 03 | |||
Maximum Age: 40 Years as of the notification date.
Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable as per IIT Delhi/Govt of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories (specific details may be verified in the official notification PDF).
The recruitment involves a single stage selection process. There is no written examination.
There is no application fee required for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST) for this recruitment.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Nil |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwD | Nil |
Candidates must apply via Email. Follow these steps:
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 for 1 Sr. Project Scientist – Apply Online @ iitd.ac.in
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New Delhi | 11th August, 2026 | View Details |
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 for 2 Senior Project Assistant & Project Attendant – Apply via Email @ home.iitd.ac.in
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New Delhi | 3rd August, 2026 | View Details |
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 for 2 Jr. Research Fellow & Research Associate – Apply Online @ home.iitd.ac.in
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New Delhi | 3rd August, 2026 | View Details |
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 for 01 Institute Engineer – Apply Online @ iitd.ac.in
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New Delhi | 7th August, 2026 | View Details |
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 for 01 Executive Engineer (Civil) – Apply Online @ iitd.ac.in
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New Delhi | 7th August, 2026 | View Details |
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 for 1 Jr. Project Attendant – Walk-in Interview @ iitd.ac.in
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New Delhi | 30th July, 2026 | View Details |
| Job Details | Closing Date |
|---|---|
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Junior Research Engineer
( 01 Posts) Posts • Hauz Khas, New Delhi
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6th January 2026 |
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