• Essential Academic Qualifications: M.Sc. or B.Tech. in Physics / Engineering Physics / Electronics with a minimum of 80% marks (or CGPA > 8.0/10) along with a valid qualifying score in CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE.
• CFTI Relaxation: The requirement of NET/GATE examination may be relaxed for candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.0/10 (80% aggregate marks). 5% marks relaxation is granted to SC/ST candidates as per IRD norms.
• Work Experience: Minimum 02 (two) years of post-qualification experience in Raman spectroscopy. Candidates who have prior experience working as JRF/SRF in Raman spectroscopy will be preferred.
• Project Scope & Tenure: Research project titled 'Development of Raman spectroscopy methods for the perioperative identification of surgical margins and parathyroid gland in head and neck cancer patients' under Principal Investigator Prof. Deepak Jain, Optics and Photonics Centre. Tenure is initially up to 15/11/2026 or renewable yearly up to the duration of the project.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Post in Optics & Photonics
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 28, 2026
Starts
Aug 28, 2026
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
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Age limit as per DST guidelines and IIT Delhi IRD rules with standard relaxations for reserved category candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening via Form IRD/REC-4 & Document Scrutiny
Online Technical Interview before Selection Committee
Candidates must download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) and email the duly filled form along with complete details of qualifications, marks, and work experience to Prof. Deepak Jain at [email protected] on or before September 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM with the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/231/2026) in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an online interview.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. / B.Tech. Academic Excellence (Physics/EP/Electronics, Min 80% or CGPA > 8.0) & NET/GATE Score | ||
| Raman Spectroscopy & Instrumentation Research Experience (Min 2 Years) | ||
| Biomedical Optics, Intraoperative Cancer Margins & Spectral Analysis | ||
| Online Technical Interview Assessment & Scientific Communication |
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- Prescribed Form IRD/REC-4 Mandate: Applications must be submitted using the downloaded Form No. IRD/REC-4 from http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec; arbitrary CV formats may be disregarded.
- Email Application Only: Completed form and supporting proofs must be emailed directly to Prof. Deepak Jain at [email protected] with the advertisement number 'IITD/IRD/231/2026' in the subject line.
- Strict Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting completed applications is September 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
- Mandatory 2-Year Raman Spectroscopy Experience: Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of post-qualification hands-on research experience specifically in Raman spectroscopy.
- CFTI NET/GATE Exemption: Graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA exceeding 8.0/10 are exempted from the mandatory NET/GATE examination requirement.
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Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated research fellowship of Rs. 42,000/- per month plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 42,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (Total: Rs. 53,340/- per month) as per DST/IIT Delhi IRD project guidelines.
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Application Procedure
- Interested candidates must download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
- Completely fill the form with details including educational qualifications (percentage of marks/division), and work experience.
- Submit the duly filled form via email to Prof. Deepak Jain at [email protected].
- The subject line of the email must include the advertisement number.
- The application deadline is September 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening via Form IRD/REC-4 & Document Scrutiny
Online Technical Interview before Selection Committee
Candidates must download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) and email the duly filled form along with complete details of qualifications, marks, and work experience to Prof. Deepak Jain at [email protected] on or before September 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM with the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/231/2026) in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an online interview.
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