Principal Project Scientist, Senior Project Scientist, and Project Assistant (Tech.)
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, under its Industrial Research and Development (IRD) Unit, has released a notification for project appointments under the "To Establish Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI) at IIT Delhi" project, funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST). Applications are invited for the posts of Principal Project Scientist, Senior Project Scientist, and Project Assistant (Tech.) on a contractual basis.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | IIT Delhi (IRD Unit) |
| Post Names | Principal Project Scientist, Sr. Project Scientist, Project Assistant (Tech.) |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 29th July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Job Type | Contractual (Project-based) |
| Official Website | ird.iitd.ac.in |
Delhi,
110016,
IN
Employment Type:CONTRACT
Number of Vacancies:4
Educational Qualification & Experience:
- Principal Project Scientist (1 Post): Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate discipline. Minimum 3 to 5 years of Hands-on Experience in Cryo-EM and Data Analysis. Strong understanding of Sample Preparation, vitrification, Microscope Alignment and Imaging, and image processing software. Ability to train users and manage shared facilities.
- Senior Project Scientist (1 Post): M.Tech. with first class or equivalent in a relevant discipline OR M.Sc. with first class or equivalent and over three years of experience. Mandatory hands-on experience in optical spectroscopy, including lifetime measurements, subdiffraction limit optical microscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy instrument operations.
- Project Assistant (Tech.) (2 Posts): Diploma (03 years duration) or Graduate degree in appropriate discipline with 02 years relevant work experience in the relevant field OR ITI (2 years duration) in relevant field with 8 years relevant work experience. Experience in SEM, optical and confocal microscopy, Super resolution Fluorescent Microscopy, etc. is must.
Salary (Consolidated Pay with HRA @27%):
- Principal Project Scientist: ₹75,600 - 77,870 - 80,210 - 82,620 - 85,100 - 87,650 - 90,280 - 92,900 - 95,780 - 98,650 - 1,01,610 per month + HRA @ 27%.
- Senior Project Scientist: ₹60,750 - 62,570 - 64,450 - 66,380 - 68,370 - 70,420 - 72,530 - 74,710 - 76,950 - 79,260 per month + HRA @ 27%.
- Project Assistant (Tech.): ₹39,420 - 40,600 - 41,820 - 43,070 - 44,360 - 45,690 - 47,060 - 48,470 - 49,920 - 51,420 per month + HRA @ 27%.
Age Limit: Not specified in the notification. The Institute reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting.
Selection Procedure: Shortlisting of eligible candidates followed by an Online Interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for the IIT Delhi Project Appointment Recruitment 2026 must follow the email application process below.
- Download Application Form: Download the prescribed application form (Form No. IRD/REC-4) from the IRD website: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec.
- Fill the Form: Fill the form completely with accurate details regarding educational qualifications (including percentage/division), work experience, etc.
- Prepare Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, etc.) along with the filled form.
- Send Email: Send the completed application and documents via email to: [email protected].
- Subject Line: Clearly mention the Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/176/2026 in the subject line of the email.
- Deadline: Ensure the email is sent on or before 29th July 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Note: For any clarification on eligibility, candidates may contact Mr. Sachin Kadam at [email protected].
Important Dates
Last Date for Email Application: 29th July 2026 (5:00 PM)
Official Notification (PDF):
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Application Form:
Download Form No. IRD/REC-4
Official Website:
https://ird.iitd.ac.in
Key Terms & Conditions
- Contractual Basis: The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
- Shortlisting Criteria: IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates. 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
- No TA/DA: No Travelling Allowance or Dearness Allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
- Salary for Retired Employees: In the case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, higher salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
- Post Downgrade: The post may be downgraded as per the discretion of the Selection Committee if none of the candidates are found suitable for the original post.
- Application Deadline: Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
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Active Recruitments
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) Invites Application for 4 Project Assistant and Various Posts
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New Delhi | 29th July, 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 |
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 for 2 Research Associate I / Jr. Research Fellow – Apply Online @ ird.iitd.ac.in
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New Delhi | 20th July, 2026 | View Details |
Past/Expired Recruitments
| 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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Institute Engineer, Executive Engineer (Civil)
( 02 Posts) Posts • Hauz-Khas, New Delhi
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26th November 2025 |
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Assistant Project Manager
( 01 Posts) Posts • Hauz Khas, New Delhi
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11th November 2025 |
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Project Attendant and Various Posts
( 03 Posts) Posts • Hauz Khas, New Delhi
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22nd October 2025 |
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Project Scientist
( 06 Posts) Posts • Hauz Khas, New Delhi
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8th October 2025 |
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Project Scientist, Project Assistant
( 03 Posts) Posts • Hauz Khas, New Delhi
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30th September 2025 |
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