Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Contractual / Regular

IIT Delhi Project Staff Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 1, 2026
Project ScientistProject Attendant

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B.Tech181
B.Sc74
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Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹26,860 to ₹62,350/- p.m. plus 27% HRA
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years (As per IRD Norms, Relaxable for SC/ST/PwD/Women)
Job Location
Delhi80New Delhi77

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 30, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window30 Sep – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

For Project Scientist: B.Tech in Electronics and Communication with a minimum of 8.0 CGPA, and hands-on practical experience in sensor interfacing, PCB design, and electromechanical system design. For Project Attendant: B.Sc in Physics with a solid background in sensor characterization (experience in instrumentation systems is desirable). 5% marks relaxation applies for SC/ST candidates.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed by IIT Delhi IRD rules (generally up to 35 years for project appointments), with relaxations applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Online Technical Interview

OnlineMerit Scored

IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates based on academic performance and project requirements. The list of shortlisted candidates along with online interview details will be displayed on the IRD portal (ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted), and only shortlisted candidates will be informed for the online interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 MarksScoring based on university academic standing, consistency, and foundational knowledge.
Evaluation Component35 MarksAssessment of practical design portfolio, circuit simulation, hardware debugging, and sensor characterization experience.
Evaluation Component25 MarksEvaluation of problem-solving approach, conceptual clarity in electronics/physics, and research alignment with NBC sensor development.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

High-impact R&D project work at the Centre for Sensors, Instrumentation and Cyber Physical Systems Engineering (SeNSE), IIT Delhi, funded by DRDO (Life Science Research Board). The project focuses on developing multi-modal sensor systems for End-of-Service-Life Indicators (ESLI) for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) protection canisters and filters. Candidates will work in cutting-edge sensor characterization labs, design custom PCBs, interface sensors with microcontrollers, and develop electromechanical hardware prototypes under the mentorship of Prof. Shahid Malik.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project appointment renewable yearly up to 16.07.2028 (or duration of project). Stationed at IIT Delhi campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely contractual project position under Industrial Research & Development (IRD), IIT Delhi. It does not carry permanent absorption rights. However, project scientists at IIT Delhi frequently leverage their published research, patents, and DRDO project experience to pursue sponsored MS(R)/Ph.D. admissions at IIT Delhi or transition to premier defense R&D organizations (DRDO labs, ISRO, BEL).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory Prescribed Proforma (Form No. IRD/REC-4): Candidates must download Form IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website and submit it filled out completely; applications in other formats will not be considered.
  • Strict Email Subject Line: The email must clearly mention the advertisement number 'IITD/IRD/260/2026' on the subject line when emailing Prof. Shahid Malik.
  • Cut-off Deadline: The last date for submitting completed applications by email is 15/10/2026 by 5:00 PM IST.
  • Strict CGPA Requirement: For Project Scientist, candidates must possess B.Tech in Electronics & Communication with at least 8.0 CGPA (or equivalent percentage, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST).
  • Online Interview for Shortlisted Only: Shortlisted candidates' names will be posted on the IRD website (ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted); only shortlisted applicants will receive an online interview link.

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

  • Open / Unreserved2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Project Scientist: ₹47,790 to ₹62,350 + 27% HRA. Project Attendant: ₹26,860 to ₹35,050 + 27% HRA.

Project Scientist: Consolidated ₹47,790 - ₹62,350/- p.m. plus 27% HRA. Project Attendant: Consolidated ₹26,860 - ₹35,050/- p.m. plus 27% HRA.

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 IIT Delhi IRD website (ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
  2. Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications (percentage/division/CGPA) and work experience details.
  3. Attach scanned copies of relevant degree certificates, mark sheets, and experience documents.
  4. Send the completed application form via email with the subject line Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/260/2026 to Prof. Shahid Malik, Principal Investigator at [email protected].
  5. The application must be received on or before 15/10/2026 by 5:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the online interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this project position.

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Project Scientist receives a consolidated pay between ₹47,790/- and ₹62,350/- per month plus 27% HRA (totaling approx. ₹60,693/- to ₹79,185/- per month).

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