IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has announced 1 vacancy for the Jr. Research Fellow post on a project-based, contractual basis. The appointment carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 37,000p.m. plus HRA @27% and is renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. Candidates applying for the Jr. Research Fellow position must possess a 1st class B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in Electrical Engineering Electronics and Communication engineering/Physics/Engineering physics or other relevant field, with a strong knowledge of electromagnetics and GATE/NET qualification. Eligible applicants can apply by email, mentioning advertisement number IITD/IRD/299/2026 on the subject line, on or before 3 November 2026. The selection process consists of short-listing based on qualifications and project requirements, followed by an online interview.

IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow at a Glance

Vacancy Details

There is a total of 1 vacancy for the Jr. Research Fellow position under the Optics and Photonics Centre.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must fulfill the following essential and desirable criteria for the Jr. Research Fellow position:

• Essential Qualification: 1st class B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in Electrical Engineering Electronics and Communication engineering/Physics/Engineering physics or other relevant field. A strong knowledge of electromagnetics is necessary. GATE/NET is also required.
• Desirable Qualification: A prior experience with photonics (either simulation or experiments) will be preferred.
• Qualification Relaxation: The requirement of a qualifying NET/GATE qualification may be relaxed for candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.00 (80% aggregate marks), meritorious candidates.
• Category Relaxation: 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST candidates.

Pay and Tenure

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA at the rate of 27%. The appointment is made on a contractual basis subject to periodic performance review, and is renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

How to Apply for IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow

1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
2. Submit the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc. by e-mail with advertisement No. on the subject line to Prof. Awanish Pandey at email id: [email protected].
3. Ensure the application reaches by 03/11/2026 by 5.00 p.m.

Selection and Interview

IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualification and requirement of the project post and their name will be displayed on web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) alongwith the online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for online interview. In case any clarification is required on eligibility regarding the above post, the candidate may contact to Prof. Awanish Pandey (email id: [email protected]).

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted via email with advertisement No. on the subject line to Prof. Awanish Pandey at email id: [email protected].
• Only short-listed candidates will be informed for online interview, and their names will be displayed on web link http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted.
• 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST candidates.
• The requirement of a qualifying NET/GATE qualification may be relaxed for candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.00 (80% aggregate marks), meritorious candidates.
• In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

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