Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Contractual / Regular

IIT Delhi Project Assistant Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 14, 2026
Project Assistant (Tech.)

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Postgraduate165
M.Tech60
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹30,170/- p.m. + HRA @ 27% (₹38,316/- p.m.)
Age Limit
As per IIT Delhi / IRD norms
Job Location
Delhi58New Delhi56

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 13, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 13, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 28, 2026

Application Window13 – 28 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date28 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical / Materials Engineering strictly from an NIT or IIT only, with a minimum CGPA of above 8.00 on a 10-point scale. A 5% relaxation of marks/CGPA is admissible for SC/ST candidates.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits and relaxations are governed as per IIT Delhi Industrial Research & Development (IRD) norms. In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Form IRD/REC-4 & Academic Credential Scrutiny

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Walk-in Test / Technical Domain Interview

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Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in Test / Interview on Wednesday, 28th October 2026 from 03:30 PM onwards at Room No. 306G (Third Floor), Academic Complex West (998), IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016. Candidates must report with completed Form IRD/REC-4 and original academic credentials for physical verification, followed by technical evaluation by the Project Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
M.Tech/M.E. CGPA & Academic Pedigree (IIT/NIT Background)30 Marks
Welding Metallurgy & Nanocomposite Material Fabrication Expertise25 Marks
High-Strength Aluminum Alloys (7xxx Series) Characterization & Joining25 Marks
Technical Interview & Research Problem Solving Viva20 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Cutting-edge defense and aerospace materials research environment at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi Hauz Khas campus. The project is funded by the Naval Research Board (NRB) focusing on 'Design and development of nanocomposite filler rods for welding of high strength 7xxx series Al alloys' under Prof. Sivanandam Aravindan, involving advanced friction stir welding, fusion joining, microstructural analysis, and mechanical characterization.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project appointment up to 28/02/2027 (project tenure) or renewable yearly based on satisfactory progress under IRD norms.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Temporary project appointment without permanent IIT Delhi faculty or technical cadre absorption. High-performing candidates may receive opportunities to enroll in doctoral (Ph.D.) programs at IIT Delhi subject to institutional qualifying benchmarks.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict academic filter: Only Master's degree holders in Mechanical or Metallurgical/Materials Engineering from NITs or IITs with CGPA > 8.00 are eligible; applications from other institutes will not be entertained.
  • Candidates already employed at IIT Delhi or IRD must submit Form IRD/REC-4 duly forwarded by their establishment section.
  • Original degrees, mark sheets, and category certificates must be produced at reporting time (03:30 PM on 28.10.2026); failure to bring originals will result in immediate disqualification.
  • The 5% marks/CGPA relaxation is restricted strictly to SC/ST category applicants as per institute norms.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay slab of ₹30,170/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 27% (total monthly emoluments: ₹38,316/- p.m.).

Consolidated pay of ₹30,170/- per month plus HRA @ 27% (Total: ₹38,316/- p.m.). Appointment is contractual and renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project (28/02/2027), whichever is earlier.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download application Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the official IIT Delhi IRD recruitment website at ird.iitd.ac.in/rec.
  2. Fill out the form completely with educational percentages/CGPA and work experience details.
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
  4. Carry original academic and professional certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies for verification. If already employed at IIT Delhi/IRD, obtain prior forwarding through proper channel.
  5. Report in person on 28/10/2026 from 03:30 PM onwards for the interview at: Room No. 306G (Third Floor), Academic Complex West (998), IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. There is no application fee for attending this walk-in interview.

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Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical/Materials Engineering strictly from an NIT or IIT only, with a minimum CGPA of above 8.00 on a 10-point scale (5% relaxation for SC/ST).

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