Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Senior Project Scientist. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

New Delhi, Delhi

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Deadline

18th March

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Published

11th March 2026

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IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Senior Project Scientist (02 Posts)

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official recruitment notification inviting eligible Indian nationals to appear for a Walk-in Test / Interview for project-based appointments. The recruitment is being conducted for the position of Senior Project Scientist under a research project titled “A Unified IoT Architecture and Development Framework for 5G/6G Applications.”

The appointment will be made on a contractual basis with a consolidated monthly salary and will remain valid until the project duration or as per yearly renewal, whichever occurs earlier. Candidates fulfilling the required qualifications and experience may directly attend the walk-in interview at the venue mentioned in the notification along with the required documents.

Advertisement Number: IITD/IRD/064/2026
Notification Date: 09 March 2026

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Organization Name (Hindi)	भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान दिल्ली
Advertisement Number	IITD/IRD/064/2026
Recruitment Type	Project Based Contractual Appointment
Employment Type	Contractual (Project Appointment)

Job Position Details

Designation	Designation (Hindi)	Total Vacancies	Employment Type
Senior Project Scientist	वरिष्ठ परियोजना वैज्ञानिक	02	Contractual

Project Details

Project Title	A Unified IoT Architecture and Development Framework for 5G/6G Applications
Project Code	RP04769G
Funding Agency	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Principal Investigator	Prof. Monika Aggarwal
Department / Centre	Centre for Applied Research in Electronics (CARE), IIT Delhi
Project Duration	Up to 14 March 2027

Job Location

City	New Delhi
State	Delhi
Country	India
Postal Code	110016
Street Address	IIT Delhi Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016

Salary / Pay Scale

Monthly Consolidated Salary Structure:
₹60,750 – ₹62,570 – ₹64,450 – ₹66,380 – ₹68,370 – ₹70,420 – ₹72,530 – ₹74,710 – ₹76,950 – ₹79,260 per month
Additional Benefits: House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 27%

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	09 March 2026
Walk-in Interview Date	18 March 2026
Interview Time	10:00 AM

Interview Venue

Block III, Room No. 101 / 211
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification	1st Class M.Tech / PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Required Experience	Relevant experience in Signal Processing and Communication.
Technical Skills	Working knowledge of MATLAB and Python is required.

Application Process

Candidates must appear directly for the Walk-in Test / Interview on the scheduled date.
Applicants must bring a formal application in Form No. IRD/REC-4.
The application form can be downloaded from the IRD website.
Candidates must provide complete information regarding their educational qualifications, including the percentage of marks in each examination passed.
Applicants must also provide details of relevant work experience.
A recent passport-size photograph must be attached with the application.
Candidates must bring original academic and professional certificates for verification at the time of the interview.
Candidates already employed at the Institute / IRD will not be interviewed unless their application has been properly forwarded by their concerned establishment or section.

Reservation / Relaxation

A relaxation of 5% marks may be granted to candidates belonging to the SC / ST categories.

Additional Important Instructions

The appointment will be made purely on a contractual basis.
The consolidated salary will be provided as per project norms.
The appointment will be renewable annually or will remain valid until the duration of the project, whichever occurs earlier.
In case a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, the salary will be fixed according to the prevailing IRD norms.