Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Industrial Research & Development Unit
Contractual / Regular

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Principal Project Scientist

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Postgraduate112
Ph.D41
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 75,600 to Rs. 1,01,010 + 30% HRA per month
Age Limit
Not Specified in Notification
Job Location
Delhi53New Delhi53

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 22, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Oct – 6 Nov 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

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in Social Sciences, OR a first-class postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences with at least 6 years of demonstrated research experience in sustainability transitions, climate policy, and technological innovation.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The official circular does not prescribe minimum or maximum age limits. Standard IIT Delhi IRD norms apply, with a 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Shortlisting

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Online Interview

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Eligible applications and statement of experience will be screened against advertised criteria. IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting. Only shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the IRD website and invited for an online interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Educational Qualifications & Academic Track RecordPh.D. in Social Sciences or 1st Class Master's with 6+ years research experience
Sustainability Transitions & Climate Policy ExpertiseUnderstanding of low-carbon development, Indian and global climate policy dynamics
Policy Engagement & Academic PublicationsTrack record of producing high-quality academic publications and policy briefs
Online Interview EvaluationDomain problem-solving, strategic research vision, and project fit

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The School of Public Policy (SPP) at IIT Delhi is a premier multidisciplinary academic department focused on the intersection of science, technology, public policy, and societal development. As a Principal Project Scientist under the R D Tata Trust funded project 'Support to IIT Delhi for Enhancing India's Science Technology Policy Analysis Capabilities' (RP04981N) supervised by Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar, the appointee will engage in high-level strategic research on climate policy, sustainability transitions, and low-carbon development. Work involves writing high-impact academic publications, formulating policy briefs, engaging with government ministries and international climate policy entities, and mentoring junior project fellows. The culture is scholarly, collaborative, and policy-driven.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project (scheduled up to February 28, 2030), whichever is earlier. The duty station is the IIT Delhi Hauz Khas campus in New Delhi. Occasional domestic or international travel may be required for policy conventions, stakeholder consultations, and academic conferences.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments under sponsored research schemes (IRD) do not confer permanent institute cadre or civil service promotion tracks. Progression occurs within the project scale (annual increments from Rs. 75,600/- up to Rs. 1,01,010/- p.m. + HRA). Outstanding performance and publication record in this position provide strong credentials for regular faculty positions (Assistant Professor) in Public Policy/Sustainability or senior policy advisor roles in think tanks (CEEW, CPR, TERI) and multilateral institutions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applicants must attach a specific statement explaining how they satisfy all essential experience criteria; generic CV submissions without this statement will be rejected during shortlisting.
  • Form No. IRD/REC-4 must be downloaded from the IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) and submitted via email to [email protected] with the advertisement number clearly mentioned in the subject line.
  • Master's degree holders must possess at least 6 full years of documented post-qualification research experience in social science or natural science.
  • IIT Delhi reserves the right to raise shortlisting benchmarks above the advertised minimums based on application volume.

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 / General1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay slab of Rs. 75,600 - 77,870 - 80,210 - 82,620 - 85,100 - 87,650 - 90,240 - 92,900 - 95,780 - 98,050 - 1,01,010/- per month plus HRA @ 30%.

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 IRD Website at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec.
  2. Duly fill the form providing full academic qualifications, marks percentages, and research work experience.
  3. Attach a statement demonstrating how you meet all essential experience criteria (sustainability transitions, climate policy, and publication record).
  4. Submit the completed application form and attachments via email to [email protected] with the advertisement number in the subject line on or before November 06, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for this project position.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must hold either a Ph.D. with first class (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, OR be an outstanding researcher with a first-class postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences and a minimum of 6 years of research experience in sustainability transitions and climate policy.

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