Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Contractual / Regular

IITD Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Junior Research Fellow

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M.Tech43
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹48,100 per month (₹37,000 + 30% HRA)
Age Limit
Up to 28 Years (Relaxable as per GOI/IRD norms)
Job Location
Delhi53Karnataka16+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 2 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

First class B.Tech with NET/GATE and M.Tech in Mechanical / Thermal / Energy / Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 65% marks (or equivalent CGPA). SC/ST candidates receive a 5% relaxation in marks. The requirement of NET/GATE examination may be relaxed for candidates who graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA above 8.000. Desirable: Background in modeling, CFD simulation, furnace design, and data analysis.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Government of India and IIT Delhi IRD norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Applications & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Online Interview

OnlineMerit Scored

Candidates must submit application form IRD/REC-4 via email. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for an online interview. The list of shortlisted candidates, date, and online meeting link will be published on the IIT Delhi IRD website at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted.

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 ComponentShortlistingAcademic Background & GATE/NET Score
Evaluation ComponentTechnical AssessmentCFD Simulation & Thermal Modeling Expertise
Evaluation ComponentFinal SelectionOnline Interview & Research Aptitude

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.

High-impact industrial research collaboration between the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi and Gold Plus Float Glass Pvt. Ltd. The fellow performs CFD simulation, thermal modeling, and combustion efficiency audits for glass manufacturing furnaces.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial coursework and computational modeling at IIT Delhi Hauz Khas campus, followed by extended on-site deputation to the industrial manufacturing plant at Kanagala, Belagavi (Karnataka) for field measurements, data collection, and CFD validation. Signing of an NDA is mandatory.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The appointed JRF is encouraged to register for the Ph.D. program at IIT Delhi subject to meeting institutional criteria. Satisfactory completion of the 2-year industrial project offers a strong probability of absorption into the engineering/R&D cadre of Gold Plus Float Glass Pvt. Ltd.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Applications must be submitted strictly via email to [email protected] by 02/11/2026 (5:00 PM); postal or late applications will not be entertained.
  • Applicants must use the official Form IRD/REC-4 and clearly mention advertisement reference IITD/IRD/297/2026 and project code RP05099N.
  • Selected candidates must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Gold Plus Float Glass Pvt. Ltd. and be willing to relocate to the Belagavi (Karnataka) plant for project fieldwork.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 30% admissible under IRD project norms (Project Code: RP05099N).

Consolidated ₹37,000/- per month plus HRA @ 30% (₹11,100/-), totaling ₹48,100/- per month under IRD project 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 application form IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD portal at ird.iitd.ac.in.
  2. Fill out the prescribed application form with complete academic qualifications, GATE/NET score details, and relevant technical experience.
  3. Compile educational marksheets, degree certificates, GATE/NET scorecard, and experience certificates into a single PDF document.
  4. Email the completed application form along with self-attested documents to Prof. S. K. Tyagi at [email protected] (cc: [email protected]) mentioning advertisement number IITD/IRD/297/2026 and project code RP05099N in the subject line.
  5. Ensure the application email is sent on or before 02/11/2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged for applying to this post).

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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.

B.Tech candidates must have a valid NET or GATE score. However, the NET/GATE requirement may be relaxed for candidates who graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA exceeding 8.000.

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