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IIT Delhi Project Assistant (Tech.) Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released a recruitment notification for Project Assistant (Tech.) posts. This recruitment is for a project titled "Investigating Cultural Hegemony in Large Language Models Across Indian States: Quantification, Benchmarking and Mitigation". Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for these positions by email.

A total of 02 vacancies are available for Project Assistant (Tech.). The application process requires candidates to download and fill Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website and submit it via email. The last date to submit applications is September 03, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

IIT Delhi has announced vacancies for the Project Assistant (Tech.) post as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational qualifications and experience requirements as specified below to be eligible for these posts.

• Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BTech) or a related discipline.
• Applicants must have dedicated research experience.
• Required experience includes:
  • Working with Indian languages in computational settings.
  • Hands-on exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Expertise in bias and responsible AI in multilingual Indic alignment and model interpretability.
  • Familiarity with foundational Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks.
  • Strong analytical and programming skills.
  • A passion for advancing Indian language AI.

Not specified in the official notification.

• A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Project Assistant (Tech.) post will receive a consolidated fellowship/pay-slab of Rs. 39,420-51,420/- per month. The appointment will be on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.

The project duration is up to March 29, 2029.

Selection Process

The selection process for Project Assistant (Tech.) posts at IIT Delhi will involve the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: IIT Delhi reserves the right to set higher criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.
2. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. Details regarding the online interview will be displayed on the IIT Delhi IRD website.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying for the Project Assistant (Tech.) post must follow these steps:

1. Download Form: Visit the IRD Website of IIT Delhi (Click Here) and download Form No. IRD/REC-4.
2. Fill Application Form: Complete the downloaded form with all required information. This includes educational qualifications (with percentage of marks/division), details of work experience, etc.
3. Prepare Email: Send the duly filled application form via email.
4. Subject Line: Ensure the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/225/2026) is mentioned in the subject line of the email.
5. Send Email: Send the email to Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty. The specific email ID is not explicitly provided in the given notification text; candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for the correct email address.
6. Deadline: The completed application must be submitted by email on or before September 03, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

Important Instructions

• The appointment is purely on a contractual basis.
• The duration of the appointment is renewable yearly or up to the project duration (March 29, 2029), whichever comes first.
• Candidates seeking clarification on eligibility can contact Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty via email.
• In case of selection of a retired government employee, their salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

FAQs

• What is the last date to apply for IIT Delhi Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

  The last date for submitting applications by email is September 03, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

• How many vacancies are available for Project Assistant (Tech.)?

  There are 02 vacancies for the Project Assistant (Tech.) post.

• What is the required qualification for Project Assistant (Tech.) at IIT Delhi?

  Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BTech) or a related discipline with dedicated research experience, including specific experience with Indian languages in computational settings, LLMs, and AI bias.

• How can I apply for this IIT Delhi Project Assistant post?

  You need to download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website, fill it completely, and then send it via email to Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty, ensuring the advertisement number is in the subject line. Refer to the official notification for the exact email ID.

• What is the salary for Project Assistant (Tech.) at IIT Delhi?

  The consolidated salary for Project Assistant (Tech.) is Rs. 39,420-51,420/- per month.

Important Links

• Official Website → Click Here
• Notification PDF → Click Here