Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Contractual / Regular

IIT Delhi Project Associate Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Project Associate - IISenior Project Associate

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B.Tech152
M.Tech89
Ph.D79
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹35,000 - ₹42,000/- per month + 27% HRA (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per DST / IRD norms
Job Location
Delhi67New Delhi67

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 5, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window5 – 21 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Project Associate - II (01 post): 1st class B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Physics. Experience with photonics integrated circuits or optical communication is desirable.
Senior Project Associate (01 post): 1st class M.Tech/M.E. in Electrical & Communication Engineering or Electrical Engineering with specialization in Optical Communication / Microwave Engineering / Nanofabrication, plus 2 years of R&D experience in industrial or academic institutions; OR Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in a related field.
Note: 5% relaxation of marks granted to SC/ST candidates.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are governed as per prevailing DST / IIT Delhi IRD project guidelines. 5% relaxation in marks is applicable to SC/ST candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening & Shortlisting of Applications

OnlineQualifying Only

Online Interview

OnlineMerit Scored

Eligible candidates submitting Form No. IRD/REC-4 via email will be evaluated on the basis of higher criteria fixed by IIT Delhi. Shortlisted candidates' names will be displayed on the IRD shortlist portal (ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted), and shortlisted candidates will be informed for an Online Interview. There is no written examination.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Core Educational Qualifications & Academic MeritBaseline Shortlisting1st class B.Tech/B.E. (for PA-II) or 1st class M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D. (for Sr. PA) in ECE, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Physics
Domain Specialization in Photonics / Optical SystemsTechnical CompetenceHands-on experience or coursework in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Optical Communication, Microwave Engineering, or Nanofabrication
R&D Experience & Research Track RecordResearch Weightage2 years industrial/academic R&D experience (mandatory for Sr. PA; desirable for PA-II) or doctoral research contributions
Online Technical Interview PerformanceFinal Merit SelectionAssessment of research methodology, photonics design tools, cleanroom fabrication fundamentals, and quantum information concepts

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.

Positions are based at the Optics and Photonics Centre, IIT Delhi, working under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) sponsored project 'On-chip photonic quantum processor for next generation quantum computing and information processing' (RP04963G_SN) led by Prof. Awanish Pandey. The research culture is rigorous and cutting-edge, involving semiconductor cleanroom nanofabrication, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) simulation/layout design, and experimental quantum optics characterization alongside top researchers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is contractual for one year, renewable annually up to the project completion date (31/03/2031) based on performance and availability of funds. The place of posting is IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. As project appointments under IRD, these roles do not confer any right to permanent absorption in IIT Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project staff undergo annual performance reviews for contract extension and fellowship increment as per IRD/DST guidelines. High-performing Project Associates frequently leverage project research findings, publications, and cleanroom experience to transition directly into sponsored Ph.D. programs at IIT Delhi or secure postdoctoral/R&D positions in semiconductor foundries.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications must be submitted strictly via email to [email protected] using Form No. IRD/REC-4; submissions via any other mode will not be considered.
  • The subject line of the application email must strictly indicate Advertisement No. 'IITD/IRD/262/2026' and the post designation.
  • The application deadline is 21/10/2026 by 5:00 PM; late or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
  • Only shortlisted candidates whose names are posted on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted will be invited for the online interview.
  • Ensure all educational certificates, division proofs, and experience documents are accurately summarized, as discrepancies lead to disqualification.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Project Associate - II receives ₹35,000/- per month plus 27% HRA; Senior Project Associate receives ₹42,000/- per month plus 27% HRA.

Monthly consolidated fellowship: ₹35,000/- p.m. + 27% HRA for Project Associate - II; ₹42,000/- p.m. + 27% HRA for Senior Project Associate. Renewable yearly up to project duration (31/03/2031).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download Form: Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
  2. Complete Application: Fill the application form with complete details of educational qualifications (indicating percentage of marks/division), research experience, and publications.
  3. Email Submission: Submit the duly filled form along with self-attested supporting credentials via email to Prof. Awanish Pandey at [email protected].
  4. Subject Line Formatting: Clearly mention Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/262/2026 and the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
  5. Deadline: Completed applications must be sent by email no later than 21/10/2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Project Associate - II receives ₹35,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (total ~₹44,450/month), while Senior Project Associate receives ₹42,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (total ~₹53,340/month).

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