IIT Delhi invites applications for 2 contractual positions including Principal Project Scientist and Senior Project Scientist under the Industrial Research & Development Unit. The appointments are renewable yearly or up to project duration. Eligible candidates must submit their applications via email by 11 November 2026.
Important dates
- Application start21 October 2026
- Last date to apply11 November 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Application11 November 2026
Eligibility
Ph.D. or M.Tech/M.Sc./B.Tech/Post Graduate in relevant disciplines like Economics, Energy Systems, Innovation Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Engineering with required relevant years of experience.
Age limit
- Note5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates in case of selection or retired/superannuated government employee pension salary as per prevailing IRD rules.
Vacancy posts
| Post | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Scientist | 1 | Ph.D with 1st class or equivalent in Economics, Energy Systems, Innovation Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Engineering or related discipline OR M.Tech with 1st class or MSc 1st class or equivalent degree with 6 years of experience. |
| Senior Project Scientist | 1 | M.Tech/MS (or equivalent technical degree) with 1st class OR BTech/MSc/Post graduation with 1st class in relevant discipline with 3 years of experience. |
Pay scale
Principal Project Scientist: Rs.75,600-1,01,610/- p.m. + HRA @30%; Senior Project Scientist: Rs.60,750-79,260/- p.m. + HRA @30%
Selection process
In-person interview of shortlisted candidates.
How to apply
- Download Form No. DIR/REC-4 from the IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
- Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications (percentage of marks) and work experience details.
- Combine the filled form and CV into a single PDF document named as: [Designation Applied For]_[Your Last Name].pdf (e.g., Principal_Project_Scientist_Khanna.pdf).
- Submit the application by email to [email protected] and [email protected] with cc to [email protected] referencing the Advertisement Number.
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