IIT Delhi Project Research Scientist Jobs 2026

IIT Delhi Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released a recruitment notice for Project Research Scientist positions. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for appointment on a contractual basis.

Job Highlights

Vacancy Details

IIT Delhi is hiring for the following project posts:

• Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical): 01 Post
• Project Research Scientist-III (Non Medical): 01 Post
• Project Research Scientist (M): 01 Post

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications and experience for each post.

• Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical): Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees. For Engineering/ IT/ CS, a Four Years Graduate Degree is required.
• Project Research Scientist-III (Non Medical): Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees, with five years of post-qualification experience OR PhD + two years of post-qualification experience. For Engineering/IT/CS, a Four Years Graduate degree with Five years of experience post-qualification OR PG degree with three years of post-qualification experience OR PhD.
• Project Research Scientist (M): MBBS/BVSc/BDS or equivalent degree.

Not specified in the official notification.

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

Salary / Pay Scale

Consolidated pay will be offered, renewable yearly or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier. HRA will be provided at 30%.

• Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical): Rs. 56,000/- p.m.
• Project Research Scientist-III (Non Medical): Rs. 78,000/- p.m.
• Project Research Scientist (M): Rs. 67,000/- p.m.

In case of selection of a retired government employee, their salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

Important Dates

Selection Process

IIT Delhi will fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi. Duly filled forms with complete information regarding educational qualifications, percentage of marks/division, and details of work experience should be sent by email. The advertisement number must be mentioned on the subject line of the email.

Email ID for Application: [Email ID not explicitly provided in the source, but mentioned as "Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty at email id:"]

Note: Candidates may contact Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty at the mentioned email ID for any clarification regarding eligibility.

Documents Required

Candidates need to submit a duly filled application form with complete information regarding:

• Educational qualifications (indicating percentage of marks/division)
• Details of work experience

Additional documents may be required during the interview process.

Important Instructions

• Applications are invited for project appointment under the project "National Center for Measurement and Assurance of Trustworthiness, Privacy and Security of Medical AI Systems (TRUSTMAPS)".
• Appointment is on a contractual basis.
• IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing.
• Only short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview.
• SC/ST candidates may be granted a 5% relaxation in marks.

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