Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Email Submission | 03 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 02 vacancies have been announced for these research positions. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 01 |
| Research Associate | 01 |
| Total | 02 |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Education | - Jr. Research Fellow: 1st class B.Tech/M.Tech./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Physics/Engineering Physics or other relevant field. Strong knowledge of electromagnetic necessary. Prior experience with photonics preferred. NET/GATE may be relaxed for CFTI graduates with CGPA >8.000
- Research Associate: PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics or relevant area with research focus in photonic circuit design and measurement. Experience with Ansys Lumerical preferred.
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| Nationality | As per official notification |
| Final Year | As per official notification |
| Additional | As per official notification |
Age Limit
| Post/Category | Age Limit |
| All Posts | As per official notification |
Age relaxation for reserved categories will be as per official notification. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories | As per official notification |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting |
| Stage 2 | Online Interview |
Salary
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Jr. Research Fellow | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Research Associate | Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
Documents Required
- Complete Bio-data (personal details, educational qualifications, experience)
- Self-attested copies of all educational certificates
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates (if any)
- ID proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Category certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 03 August 2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date for email submission of applications for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 is 03 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 02 vacancies have been announced, with 01 for Jr. Research Fellow and 01 for Research Associate.
Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for these posts?
Ans: For Jr. Research Fellow, a 1st class B.Tech/M.Tech./M.Sc. in Electrical/ECE/Physics/Engineering Physics or relevant field is required. For Research Associate, a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics or relevant area is needed.
Q4. What is the salary for Jr. Research Fellow and Research Associate posts at IIT Delhi?
Ans: Jr. Research Fellows will receive Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27%, while Research Associates will receive Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27%.
Q5. What is the selection process for IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow & Research Associate positions?
Ans: The selection process involves an initial shortlisting of candidates, followed by an online interview.
Q6. How to apply for IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow & Research Associate posts?
Ans: Candidates need to prepare their application with bio-data and self-attested documents, mention the post in the email subject, and send it to the official email address mentioned in the notification before the last date.