Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Contractual / Regular

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 6, 2026
Project ScientistJr. Project Assistant (Tech.)

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Graduate267
B.Tech163
B.Sc74
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 29,290 - 62,350/- p.m. plus 30% HRA
Age Limit
As per IIT Delhi IRD Norms (5% marks relaxation for SC/ST)
Job Location
Delhi74New Delhi73

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 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

1. Project Scientist: 1st class B.Tech / B.E. in CSE / Electronics / Mechanical with minor in Data Science, plus 2 years of relevant work experience. Desirable: Hands-on experience with PEFT / foundational models and deep neural networks for computer vision.
2. Jr. Project Assistant (Tech.): 1st class B.Tech / B.E. / B.Sc in Computer Science / Data Science / Mechanical Engineering. Desirable: Hands-on experience with PEFT and deep neural networks for computer vision.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria governed by prevailing IIT Delhi IRD project appointment norms. 5% relaxation in marks granted to SC/ST candidates. Retired/superannuated government employees considered with salary fixed as per IRD norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Resume Shortlisting

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Online Interview (Technical & Research Evaluation)

OnlineMerit Scored

Selection is based on: (1) Initial shortlisting by the Project Investigator (Prof. Chetan Arora) based on advertised qualifications and experience. Shortlisted candidates list displayed on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted. (2) Online Interview assessing deep learning, computer vision, foundational models (PEFT), and research suitability. Final selection list posted on the IRD portal.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Record & 1st Class B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc. in CSE/Data Science25 Marks
Relevant Research / Work Experience in Deep Learning & Computer Vision25 Marks
Domain Expertise in PEFT, Foundational Models & Indic Language OCRs25 Marks
Online Interview Performance & Technical Problem-Solving Skills25 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.

The project positions are hosted in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Delhi under the Industrial Research & Development (IRD) Unit. The project 'OCRs and Applications in Indian Languages' (RP04268G) is sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and headed by Prof. Chetan Arora. Appointees work on state-of-the-art vision-language models, foundational models, parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT), and document intelligence across Indic scripts. The environment is academically rigorous, publishing-oriented, and provides direct collaboration with top AI researchers at IIT Delhi.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointments are purely on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project (31/03/2027), whichever is earlier. Stationed on-campus at IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016. While contract-based, project experience at IIT Delhi carries immense prestige for future PhD admissions at premier global universities or R&D roles in industrial AI labs.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project staff appointments do not have a permanent promotion hierarchy. However, increments are built into the consolidated pay slab (e.g. annual progression along the pay steps: Rs. 47,790 -> 49,220 -> 50,700 for Project Scientist, and Rs. 29,290 -> 30,170 -> 31,080 for Jr. Project Assistant). Outstanding researchers frequently transition into M.S.(R) or Ph.D. programs at IIT Delhi under institute norms.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Prescribed IRD Form Mandate: Applicants must download and fill the official Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website. Generic resumes sent without the prescribed form will not be considered.
  • Strict Email Deadline & Subject Line: Complete applications must be emailed to [email protected] with the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/267/2026) in the subject line on or before 21/10/2026 by 5:00 PM.
  • Online Interview Notice on IRD Portal: No physical call letters are mailed; shortlisted candidate lists and online interview links are published exclusively on the web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted).
  • Contractual Project Limitations: The appointment is strictly project-based with consolidated pay plus 30% HRA and does not confer any claim for regular permanent appointment at IIT Delhi.

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

  • Project Scientist1
  • Jr. Project Assistant (Tech.)2
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Project Scientist: Rs. 47,790 - 62,350/- p.m. plus 30% HRA (Rs. 62,127/- to Rs. 81,055/- p.m.). Jr. Project Assistant (Tech.): Rs. 29,290 - 38,220/- p.m. plus 30% HRA (Rs. 38,077/- to Rs. 49,686/- p.m.).

Project Scientist: Consolidated pay of Rs. 47,790 - 62,350/- p.m. plus 30% HRA. Jr. Project Assistant (Tech.): Consolidated pay of Rs. 29,290 - 38,220/- p.m. plus 30% HRA under MeitY sponsored project 'OCRs and Applications in Indian Languages' (RP04268G).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application format Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
  2. Fill in the form completely with educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience, and personal particulars.
  3. Attach supporting self-attested documents (degree certificates, mark sheets, work experience proof, and category certificates).
  4. Send the duly completed application form and attachments via email to Prof. Chetan Arora at [email protected] with Advertisement No. 'IITD/IRD/267/2026' in the subject line.
  5. Submit the application before the deadline of 21/10/2026 by 5:00 PM. Shortlisted candidate names and online interview details will be displayed on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No Application Fee. Candidates submit application free of cost via email.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

No. The Project Scientist post requires a first-class B.Tech/B.E. in CSE/Electronics/Mechanical with a minor in Data Science, along with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. However, fresh graduates can apply for the Jr. Project Assistant (Tech.) post, which does not require prior experience.

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