Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for JRF and Research Associate Posts

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Sep. 12, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Research Associate (RA)

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Vacancies
3
Pay Scale
₹46,990 – ₹73,660 per month (including 27% HRA)
Age Limit
As per DRDO / DST / IRD Norms
Job Location
Delhi83New Delhi84

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 25 Sep 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

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (1 Post): 1st class M.Sc. in Physics/Photonics OR 1st class B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics, Optical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Computer Science and Engineering. Mandatory qualification in a national-level test (GATE, UGC-NET or equivalent as per DRDO/DST norms; relaxable for graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with CGPA > 8.000 / 80% aggregate marks). Desirable: Hands-on experience in spectroscopic instrumentation and Raman spectroscopy characterization.

Research Associate (RA) (2 Posts): Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Desirable: Sound understanding of lasers and photodetectors (CCD/CMOS, ICCD, APD, SPADs), hands-on spectroscopic instrumentation experience, at least 2 SCI-indexed journal publications, and experience in drafting technical reports, papers, and patents.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria governed by applicable DRDO/DST project rules (standard limits: 28 years for JRF, 35 years for RA). 5% marks relaxation granted to SC/ST candidates. Retired/superannuated government employees fixed as per prevailing IRD rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & CV Screening (Form IRD/REC-4 Scrutiny)

Document Scrutiny (GATE/NET Score, Publications, Academic Records)Qualifying Only

Online Interview

Virtual Meeting / Video Conference (Selection Committee, SeNSE, IIT Delhi)Merit Scored

Selection will be conducted through initial screening of submitted Form No. IRD/REC-4 applications. IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher screening criteria than the advertised minimum qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the IRD portal (ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) along with interview details and notified via email for an online interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Foundation & Core QualificationsFirst class M.Sc. in Physics/Photonics or B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering branches (for JRF); Ph.D. in Optical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science (for RA).
National Exam Merit & Research EligibilityValidity of GATE / UGC-NET qualifications as per DRDO/DST norms, or CGPA above 8.000 from CFTIs (for JRF); doctoral research pedigree and technical writing skills (for RA).
Raman Spectroscopy & Spectroscopic InstrumentationDepth of hands-on laboratory experience in spectroscopic instrumentation, optical alignments, and characterization techniques used in Raman spectroscopy.
Lasers, Photodetectors & SPAD TechnologyTechnical comprehension of laser sources and advanced photodetectors, including CCD/CMOS cameras, Intensified CCDs (ICCD), Avalanche Photodiodes (APD), and Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs).
Publications & Online Interview PerformanceDemonstrated record of at least 2 SCI-indexed journal papers (for RA), analytical problem solving, and technical presentation before the IIT Delhi Faculty Selection Board.

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 positions are based at the Centre for Sensors, Instrumentation and Cyber Physical Systems Engineering (SeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, an Institute of National Importance. The project (RM00220G), sponsored by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is titled 'Design and Development of SPAD based Time Gated Raman sensor for stand-off detection of explosives' and is spearheaded by Prof. Satish Kumar Dubey. Laboratory operations involve cutting-edge defense instrumentation, optoelectronics, pulsed laser systems, Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) detectors, and stand-off optical explosive sensing. The research culture is rigorous, multidisciplinary, and high-impact, offering access to world-class central fabrication and optics facilities.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointments are contractual, initially for one year, renewable annually or up to the duration of the DRDO project (scheduled until 07.07.2029), whichever is earlier. The appointment is purely project-based and confers no claim or right for regular absorption or permanent employment at IIT Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As project appointments under external grants, there is no direct institutional promotion ladder. However, selected JRF candidates have avenues to register for institutional Ph.D. programs at IIT Delhi subject to institute norms. For Research Associates, holding a prestigious DRDO-sponsored position at IIT Delhi offers exceptional research pedigree, high-impact SCI publication records, and a direct gateway to Scientist-C/D positions in DRDO, ISRO, CSIR labs, or Assistant Professor roles across IITs and NITs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory Form IRD/REC-4: Applications must strictly use Form No. IRD/REC-4 downloaded from the official IRD website (ird.iitd.ac.in/rec); unstructured CVs alone will not be entertained.
  • Subject Line Requirement: Candidates must clearly specify the advertisement number 'IITD/IRD/243/2026' on the email subject line sent to [email protected].
  • Strict Application Deadline: Completed applications must be emailed on or before 25th September 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  • Higher Shortlisting Criteria: IIT Delhi reserves the right to impose higher cutoffs and eligibility criteria to restrict candidate numbers for the online interview. Candidates should monitor ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted for the shortlist.

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

  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF)1
  • Research Associate (RA)2
Total Vacancies3

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Junior Research Fellow: Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (Rs. 9,990/-). Research Associate: Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 58,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (Rs. 15,660/-) under DRDO project RM00220G.

JRF: Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + 27% HRA (Rs. 9,990/-) = Rs. 46,990/- p.m. | Research Associate: Rs. 58,000/- p.m. + 27% HRA (Rs. 15,660/-) = Rs. 73,660/- p.m. as per DRDO / IRD IIT Delhi norms.

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 prescribed application form (Form No. IRD/REC-4) from the IIT Delhi IRD website at ird.iitd.ac.in/rec.
  2. Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications (marks percentage/division), relevant research experience, publication details, and GATE/NET scores.
  3. Submit the completed application form along with supporting certificates via email to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Satish Kumar Dubey, at [email protected].
  4. Ensure the advertisement number IITD/IRD/243/2026 is clearly stated in the email subject line.
  5. Applications must be received on or before 25th September 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

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The notification announces 03 contractual project vacancies under a DRDO-sponsored research grant at SeNSE, IIT Delhi: 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 02 Research Associates (RA).

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