| Board | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| State | Delhi |
| Qualification | 1st class Masters and Bachelors in EE/ECE/CSE or Project Assistant with Bachelors in EE/ECE/CSE and research experience |
| Salary | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. Plus HRA @27% to Rs. 51,420/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 13 Oct 2026 |
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), through its Industrial Research & Development Unit, has announced recruitment for project appointments under a specific research project. This notification invites applications from Indian nationals for two distinct positions: Junior Research Fellow and Project Assistant (Tech.). For the Junior Research Fellow post, the project requires candidates with a first-class Master's and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), including integrated postgraduate degrees. Strong programming skills in MATLAB/Python are essential, and a GATE qualification is preferred, though this may be relaxed for graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (equivalent to 80% aggregate marks). For the Project Assistant (Tech.) role, applicants need a Bachelor's degree in EE, ECE, or CSE, along with at least one year of research experience in AI/ML or Wireless communication research, and good programming skills in MATLAB/Python. The recruitment is for a contractual basis, with the appointment being renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever comes first. The consolidated pay for the Junior Research Fellow position starts at Rs. 37,000/- per month, with an additional House Rent Allowance (HRA) of 27%, potentially reaching up to Rs. 51,420/- per month plus HRA. The salary structure for the Project Assistant is not explicitly detailed in the provided information but is part of the project appointment. Candidates interested in applying must download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi. The completed application form, including details of educational qualifications, percentage of marks, division, and work experience, must be submitted via email to Professor Anupama Rajoriya at the specified email address. The advertisement number should be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email. IIT Delhi reserves the right to set higher criteria for shortlisting candidates and will display the names of shortlisted candidates along with online interview details on a designated web link. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be informed for the online interview. The last date for submitting completed applications by email is October 13, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. It is important for all applicants to carefully read the official notification for complete and authoritative details regarding eligibility, application procedures, and other terms and conditions before submitting their applications.
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an advertisement for project-based appointments. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the posts of Junior Research Fellow and Project Assistant (Tech.) under a research project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Science and Engineering Research Board.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Email Application Submission | 13 October 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.) |
The official notification specifies the following vacancies:
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Junior Research Fellow: Consolidated fellowship/pay-slab of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA @27%. The pay scale ranges from Rs. 39,420 to Rs. 51,420/- per month plus HRA @27%.
Project Assistant (Tech.): Salary details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided source material but will be as per project appointment norms.
Note: For selected retired government employees, the salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
IIT Delhi will shortlist eligible candidates based on the advertised qualifications and project requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for an online interview. The institute reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting.
Candidates should be prepared to submit details regarding their educational qualifications, percentage of marks, division, and work experience in the application form. Specific documents to be attached are not detailed in the provided source, but typically include mark sheets, degree certificates, and experience certificates.
For complete details and to download the application form, please refer to the official sources: