IIT Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi New Delhi Last Date: 16th March, 2026
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IIT Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 1 Research Associate (Climate Science) post. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, or Oceanography to engage in advanced research at one of India's premier institutes. The position is offered on a contract basis for a project duration extending until May 2028.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Merit-based Selection via Interview - No Competitive Written Exam).

Key Highlights Table

Attribute Details
Organization Name Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Post Name Research Associate - Climate Science
Total Vacancies 1
Application Start Date Started (Email Application)
Last Date to Apply 16 March 2026
Official Website www.iitd.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies Pay Scale/Salary Age Limit
Research Associate - Climate Science 1 Rs. 75,600 - Rs. 1,01,610/- p.m. (Consolidated) + 30% HRA No age limit specified

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • PhD with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, or Oceanography.
  • Essential Experience: Experience with analysis of extreme weather and climate events (judged from papers and PhD thesis work).
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with Python/R tools for climate data analysis.
  • Communication: Excellent English communication skills.
  • Desirable: Climate modelling experience.

Age Limit & Relaxation

  • Age Limit: No age limit specified for this post.
  • Age Relaxation: 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates (as per standard institute rules).

Mandatory Requirements

  • Candidates must possess excellent analytical skills and proficiency in climate data tools.

Selection Process

Since this is a direct research recruitment, there is no written competitive examination. The selection stages are:

  1. Shortlisting: Based on advertised qualifications, experience, and project requirements.
  2. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.

Application Fee

Not specified in the notification text. Candidates should refer to the official PDF for fee details if applicable.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Candidates must apply via Email. Follow these steps:

  1. Read the Notification: Carefully download and read the official notification PDF.
  2. Prepare Application: Draft a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
  3. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Subject Line: Clearly mention the post applied for (Research Associate - Climate Science) in the subject line of the email.
  5. Send Email: Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification PDF.
  6. Deadline: Ensure the email is sent before 16-03-2026.
  7. Reference: Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Important Dates

Event Date
Advertisement Date 21 February 2026
Last Date for Submission 16 March 2026
Project Duration Upto 31 May 2028

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Official Notification Document

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इंडियन इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ टेक्नोलॉजी दिल्‍ली हौज खास, नई दिल्ली -110016 (औद्योगिक अनुसंधान एवं विकास इकाई) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 YyIe¢y/ (Industrial Research & Development Unit) Advertisement No.: IITD/IRD/050/2026 No. IITD/IRD/RM00022F/ Dated:27/02/2026 Applications from Indian nationals are invited for Project Appointment under the following project. Appointment shall be on contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier, निम्नलिखित परियोजना के तहत भारतीय नागरिकों से आवेदन आमंत्रित किए जाते हैं। अपॉइंटमेंट, अनुबंधित आधार पर समेकित वेतन, नवीकरणीय वार्षिक या परियोजना की अवधि तक, जो भी पहले हो, के साथ होगा. Title of the Project Postdoctoral Fellowship . (RM00022F Name of the Project Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar, School of Public Policy Investigator email ID: [email protected] Deptt/.Centre School of Public Poli Duration of the Project ७ 10:31/05/2028 Posts) “Consolidated f Principal Project Scientist - । (1) 82,620 - 85,100 - 87,650 - 90,280 - 92,900 - 95,780 - Ph D with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in 98,650 - 1,01,610/- p.m. plus कर ले किलर! HRA @ 30% the Atmospheric Sci./Climate Sci./Oceanography. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: Experience with analysis of extreme weather and climate events (will be judged from papers and PhD thesis work) AND excellent English Communication skills. Familiarity with Python/R tools for climate data analysis is also required. DESIRABLE: Climate modeling experience —, ROLE: To conduct research into * How do we attribute (to climate change) extreme weather and climate events and their impacts? * How might we project future physical hazard characteristics to inform adaptation? Further information is available at: https://web.jitd.ac.in/~akrishna/LossAndDamageProject. html The candidates who are interested to apply for the above post should download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi and submit the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc. by e-mail with advertisement No. on the subject line to Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar at email id: [email protected] \IT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualification and requirement of the project post and their name will be displayed on web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) alongwith the online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for online interview. In case any clarification is required on eligibility regarding the above post, the candidate may contact to Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar at email id: [email protected] 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates. In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms. 4rqafad जाति / as त जनजाति के उम्मीदवारों को अंकों की 5% छूट दी जा सकती है. एक सेवानिवृत्त सरकारी कर्मचारी के चयन के मामले में उसका वेतन वर्तमान आईआरडी मानदंडों के अनुसार तय किया जाएगा। The last date for submitting the completed applications by e-mail is 16/03/2026 by 5.00 p.m. कार्यवाहक न T ae वितरण Wn e Head of the Deptt./Centres/Units : It is requested that the contents of the Above Advt. be brought to the notice of the staff working in your Deptt./Centre/Unit e Webmaster, IRD : To put advertisement at IITD website. ¢ Notice Boards -e Advertisement file ¢ — Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar, PI, School of Public Policy ¢ Copy to Chairperson, DRC/CRC

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