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 Research Associate. 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

21st April

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Published

17th April 2026

📋Partner Notification

IIT Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Industrial Research & Development Unit) has invited applications from Indian nationals for 1 Research Associate post on a contractual basis under a sponsored project.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Industrial Research & Development Unit
Address	Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016, Delhi, India
Advertisement No.	IITD/IRD/083/2026
Reference No.	IITD/IRD/RM00088G/507675
Date of Advertisement	06/04/2026

Post Details

Designation	Research Associate
Total Posts	1
Employment Type	Contractual / Project-Based
Initial Tenure	6 months
Extension	Can be extended for another 6 months subject to good performance and availability of funds
Base Salary	Rs. 58,000/- per month plus HRA @ 27%

Project Information

Project Title	Textile-Based Flexible Strain Sensor with Excellent Sensitivity Developed Using a New Nano Copper Ink Technology
Funding Agency	I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC)
Project Investigator	Prof. Sohel Rana
Department / Centre	Department of Textile & Fibre Engineering
Project Duration	Up to 31/03/2027

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. in Textile and Fibre Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Polymer Science / Chemistry / Materials Engineering
Research experience in conductive fibres, textiles, or composites
Experience in characterization techniques such as electrical, mechanical, and thermal property measurement

Important Dates

Advertisement Date	06/04/2026
Last Date to Apply	21/04/2026 up to 5:00 PM

Application Process

Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website.
Fill in complete details related to educational qualifications, marks/division, and work experience.
Send the completed application by email.
Mention the advertisement number in the subject line of the email.
Send the application to Prof. Sohel Rana at the official email ID.

Selection Process

IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for the online interview.
Interview details may be displayed on the institute web link.

Reservation and Relaxation

5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

Application Fee, Age Limit and Other Conditions

Application Fee	Not mentioned in the notification
Age Limit	Not mentioned in the notification
Nationality	Applications are invited from Indian nationals only

Official Links and Contact Information

Official Website: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec
Shortlisted Candidates Link: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted
Email / Contact: sohelrana@iitd.ac.in

Important Notes

The appointment is purely contractual and linked to the sponsored project. Consolidated pay may be renewed yearly or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier.

Candidates must ensure that all educational qualification details, percentage/division, and work experience are properly mentioned in the application form. Only information available in the official notification has been included here.