IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: 7 Research Associate & Project Posts – Apply Offline @ ird.iitd.ac.in
⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Delhi |
| Total Posts | 7 |
| Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
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Quick Facts: IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026
- Recruiting Body: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
- Advertisement No: IITD/IRD/284/2026
- Total Posts: 7
- Post Names: Research Associate, Project Scientist, Jr. Research Fellow, Project Technical Support (II), Research Associate (a), Research Associate (b), Research Associate (c)
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Renewable yearly or up to project duration, whichever earlier)
- Application Mode: Offline (Email Application)
- Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026 by 5:00 PM
- Job Location: New Delhi, Delhi
- Application Fee: Nil (Not Stated)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Department / Project | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 01 | School of Public Policy / AdaptAIR (RM00195F) | Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Project Scientist | 01 | Centre for Biomedical Engineering / Leveraging Multi-Modal Data and AI for Predicting Risk of Graft-Versus-Host Disease (RM00236G_SN) | Rs. 53,790/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 01 | C.A.R.E. / Designing and Development of Advanced Navigation Signaling Scheme (RP04958G) | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Project Technical Support (II) | 01 | Centre for Biomedical Engineering / Centre for Advanced Research in Qualitative Imaging and AI modeling for Early Diagnostics and Prognostic Monitoring in Oncology (RP05084G) | Rs. 20,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Research Associate (a) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (b) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (c) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 50,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Research Associate (School of Public Policy): Postgraduate degree with first class in Public Policy, Development Studies, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Disaster Management, Climate Change Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods. Desirable: Experience in climate-change adaptation, water governance, environmental/disaster governance, institutional analysis, public-policy research, qualitative data analysis software (NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA).
- Project Scientist: B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (First Class) with more than 2 years experience in hardware designing including PCB development, microcontroller programming (ESP32, STM32). Desirable: Hands-on experience with EMG sensors, IMU sensors, microcontrollers, communication protocol interfaces, circuits and system integration.
- Jr. Research Fellow: 1st class B.Tech/B.E in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. Valid GATE score. Good programming skills in MATLAB and Python. Desirable: Strong fundamentals in signal processing, communication, linear algebra, and probability.
- Project Technical Support (II): Bachelor of Arts from recognised university with first class. More than 6 years experience in patient handling (stroke patients in hospitals) and assistance at home for rehabilitation device training. Basic computer knowledge. Desirable: Own vehicle with valid driving license, ability to assist in hardware development and device management.
- Research Associate (a) - COIL-D: M.A. in Linguistics with formal translation training/coursework and experience in AI/language research, multilingual dataset evaluation, and linguistic QA. Skilled in Gujarati, Hindi, English. Desirable: IIT language/AI research collaboration, experience with language technologies, multilingual evaluation and annotation.
- Research Associate (b) - COIL-D: Native Marathi competency and M.A. in Translation Studies, advanced expertise in translation and applied linguistics. Must hold M.Phil. in Linguistics focusing on Error Analysis. Desirable: PG Diploma in Translation Studies, experience in government-affiliated institutions, cross-linguistic analysis.
- Research Associate (c) - COIL-D: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (B.Tech) or related discipline with dedicated research experience. Experience with Indian languages in computational settings, LLMs, bias and responsible AI. Desirable: Familiarity with foundational NLP tasks, strong analytical and programming skills.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates based on advertised qualifications and project requirements. Short-listed candidates will be displayed on the web link http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted along with online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
- GATE Score Card (for Jr. Research Fellow)
- Form No. IRD/REC-4 duly filled (Download from IRD Website)
How to Apply: Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website. Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications, percentage of marks/division, and details of work experience. Send the completed application form by email to the respective Project Investigator (PI) specified for each post. Ensure the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/284/2026) is mentioned clearly on the subject line of the email. Last date for submitting completed applications by email is 28 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit completed applications by email is 28 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.
What is the application mode for these posts?
Applications must be submitted offline via email to the respective Project Investigator (PI) after downloading and filling Form No. IRD/REC-4. There is no online application portal.
Is there any application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification (Nil).
What is the nature of employment?
All appointments are on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. These are not permanent government positions.
What is the salary range for these posts?
Monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 20,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% (Project Technical Support II) to Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% (Research Associate, School of Public Policy). Some posts offer consolidated pay without HRA.
How will the selection be conducted?
Selection is through an online interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Shortlisting criteria may be higher than advertised minimum qualifications based on project requirements.
Download Official Recruitment Notification
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