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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Project Scientist Jobs

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Job Summary

BoardIndian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
StateDelhi
QualificationPhD or 1st class MTech/MSR with 6 years experience in CS/IT/EE/related areas, 1st class MTech/MSR or 1st class BTech with 3 years experience in CS/IT/EE/related areas, 1st class BTech in CS/IT/EE/related areas
SalaryRs. 47,790 - 1,01,810/- p.m. plus HRA @30%
Apply ModeOnline
Last Date21 Sep 2026
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IIT Delhi Project Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released a recruitment notice for project-based positions. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for appointments under a specific research project.

These positions are on a contractual basis. The appointment will be renewable yearly or until the project duration ends, whichever comes first.

Job Details

Project Title Modelling and Exploration of Communication Strategies in Chiplet-based Systems-on-Chip. (RM00164N)
Funding Agency BAYER SEMICONDUCTOR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Principal Investigator Prof. Kolin Paul / Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda
Department/Centre Computer Science & Engineering
Project Duration Until 03.06.2029

Available Posts and Vacancies

The following posts are available under this project:

  • Principal Project Scientist - 01 Post
  • Sr. Project Scientist - 01 Post
  • Project Scientist - 01 Post

The Selection Committee may downgrade posts if no candidate is found suitable.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications and experience requirements:

Principal Project Scientist
  • PhD or 1st class MTech/MSR with 6 years of experience in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related areas.
  • Must have a strong background in hardware, computer architecture, and CPU simulators.
Sr. Project Scientist
  • 1st class MTech/MSR or 1st class BTech with 3 years of experience in CS/IT/EE or related areas.
  • Must have a strong background in hardware, computer architecture, and CPU simulators.
Project Scientist
  • 1st class BTech in CS/IT/EE or related areas.
  • Must have a strong background in hardware, computer architecture, and CPU simulators.

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

Age Limit

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Consolidated pay will be offered as per the project norms. The pay slabs are as follows:

  • Principal Project Scientist: Rs. 75,600 - Rs. 1,01,610/- p.m. plus HRA @30%
  • Sr. Project Scientist: Rs. 60,750 - Rs. 79,260/- p.m. plus HRA @30%
  • Project Scientist: Rs. 47,790 - Rs. 62,350/- p.m. plus HRA @30%

For selected retired government employees, the salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

Important Dates

The last date for submitting completed applications by email is 21/09/2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Selection Process

IIT Delhi will short-list eligible candidates based on the advertised qualifications and project requirements. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview.

The names of short-listed candidates and online interview details will be displayed on the IIT Delhi website.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should follow these steps:

  1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi.
  2. Fill the form completely, providing details of educational qualifications (including percentage of marks/division) and work experience.
  3. Send the duly filled form via email to Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda at the specified email ID.
  4. Ensure the advertisement number is mentioned in the subject line of the email.

In case of any clarification regarding eligibility, candidates may contact the provided email ID.

Documents Required

Candidates should ensure their application form includes complete information regarding:

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

Specific documents to be attached are not detailed in the notification, but candidates should be prepared to provide them if requested.

Important Instructions

  • IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing candidates.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the online interview.
  • The appointment is on a contractual basis.
  • SC/ST candidates may receive a 5% relaxation in marks.

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FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Project Scientist posts at IIT Delhi?
A1: The last date for submitting applications is 21/09/2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required for the Project Scientist post?
A2: For the Project Scientist post, a 1st class BTech in CS/IT/EE or related areas is required, along with a strong background in hardware, computer architecture, and CPU simulators.

Q3: Is the appointment permanent?
A3: No, the appointment is on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the project duration.

Q4: How will candidates be selected?
A4: Candidates will be short-listed based on their applications and then invited for an online interview.

Q5: Where can I download the application form?
A5: The application form (Form No. IRD/REC-4) can be downloaded from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi.

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