The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate and other related posts. A total of 7 vacancies are available, and the last date to apply is 28 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m.
IIT Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026: 7 Posts, Apply Email: Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Post Name | Research Associate, Project Scientist, Jr. Research Fellow, Project Technical Support (II), Research Associate (a), Research Associate (b), Research Associate (c) |
| Advt No | IITD/IRD/284/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Application Mode | |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Official Website | ird.iitd.ac.in/rec |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Date of Advertisement | 13 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Applications by Email | 28 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
| Application Fee | Not specified |
Age Limit
The age limit for the posts is not stated in the notice.
| Age Limit | Not specified |
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed among various posts as detailed below.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Department / Project | Pay / Consolidated Fellowship |
| Research Associate | 01 | School of Public Policy / AdaptAIR (RM00195F) | Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Project Scientist | 01 | Centre for Biomedical Engineering / Leveraging Multi-Modal Data and AI for Predicting the Risk of Graft-Versus-Host Disease (RM00236G_SN) | Rs. 53,790/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 01 | C.A.R.E. / Designing and Development of Advanced Navigation Signaling Scheme (RP04958G) | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Project Technical Support (II) | 01 | Centre for Biomedical Engineering / Centre for Advanced Research in Qualitative Imaging and AI modeling for Early Diagnostics and Prognostic Monitoring in Oncology (RP05084G) | Rs. 20,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Research Associate (a) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (b) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (c) | 01 | Dept. of Electrical Engineering / COIL-D: Centre for Indian Language data (RP04905G) | Rs. 50,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must have qualifications that vary according to the post. The minimum qualifications include any Post Graduate, B.A, B.Tech/B.E, ITI, M.A, M.Phil/Ph.D. Specific qualifications and experience may be required for certain posts, and candidates are encouraged to refer to the detailed requirements for each post.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
| Research Associate (School of Public Policy) | Postgraduate degree with first class in relevant fields | Experience with qualitative research methods |
| Project Scientist | B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering in first class | More than 2 years of experience in hardware designing |
| Jr. Research Fellow | 1st class B.Tech./B.E. in relevant discipline | Valid GATE score |
| Project Technical Support (II) | B.A. from a recognised university with first class | More than 6 years of experience in patient handling |
| Research Associate (a) | M.A. in Linguistics with formal translation training | Experience in AI/language research |
| Research Associate (b) | M.A. in Translation Studies | Advanced expertise in translation and applied linguistics |
| Research Associate (c) | B.Tech. in Computer Science or related discipline | Experience with Indian languages in computational settings |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary for the various posts ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month, depending on the position.
| Post Name | Pay / Consolidated Fellowship |
| Research Associate | Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Project Scientist | Rs. 53,790/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Jr. Research Fellow | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Project Technical Support (II) | Rs. 20,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Research Associate (a) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (b) | Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Research Associate (c) | Rs. 50,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) |
Selection Process
The selection process will involve short-listing candidates based on the advertised qualifications and project requirements. The short-listed candidates will be informed about the online interview details.
- Application submission via email.
- Short-listing of candidates based on qualifications.
- Online interview for short-listed candidates.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website.
- Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications and work experience.
- Send the completed application form by email to the respective Project Investigator (PI).
- Mention the advertisement number IITD/IRD/284/2026 in the subject line of the email.
- Ensure that the application is submitted before the deadline of 28 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers may apply for the Jr. Research Fellow post, but other posts require prior experience as specified in the eligibility criteria.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts if they meet the eligibility criteria for each.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates should be prepared to present educational certificates, experience letters, and identity proof during verification.
Documents Required
- Completed application form (Form No. IRD/REC-4)
- Educational certificates
- Experience letters (if applicable)
- Identity proof
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not mentioning the advertisement number in the email subject line.
- Submitting an incomplete application form.
- Missing the application deadline.
- Applying for a post without meeting the eligibility criteria.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान दिल्ली (IIT दिल्ली)
- पद: रिसर्च एसोसिएट, प्रोजेक्ट साइंटिस्ट, जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो, प्रोजेक्ट तकनीकी सहायता (II)
- कुल पद: 7
- योग्यता: कोई पोस्ट ग्रेजुएट, बी.ए, बी.टेक/बी.ई, आईटीआई, एम.ए, एम.फिल/पीएच.डी
- आयु सीमा: नोटिस में नहीं दी गई
- अंतिम तिथि: 28 अक्टूबर 2026, शाम 5:00 बजे तक
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ईमेल के माध्यम से
