IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Principal Project Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Delhi website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist 2026 – Important Details

Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 is 01 post.

• Principal Project Scientist: 01 Post

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess Ph.D with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate discipline or M.Tech. 1st Class or equivalent or M.Sc. in science or engineering or MSR or equivalent with 6 years Experience from a recognized university/board to apply for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist positions.

Salary/Stipend

The consolidated fellowship/pay-slab for the Principal Project Scientist position is as follows:

• Pay Scale: Rs.75,600 – 77,870 – 80,210 – 82,620 – 85,100 – 87,650 – 90,280 – 92,900 – 95,780 – 98,650 – 1,01,610/- per month
• Additional Allowance: Plus HRA @30%
• Nature of Appointment: Contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier

Special Note for Retired Employees: In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

Selection Process 

Candidates will be selected based on the following process:

• Shortlisting based on educational qualifications and experience
• Online Interview
• Document Verification

Note: IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for online interview.

How to Apply 

Eligible candidates can apply online for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official IRD website: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec
2. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website
3. Fill the form with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc.
4. Submit the duly filled form by email with advertisement No. on the subject line
5. Send the application to Prof. Swades Kumar De at email id: [email protected]
6. Ensure submission before the last date: 12/02/2026 by 5:00 PM
7. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference

Instructions

• Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for project appointment under the specified project.
• Appointment shall be on contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
• Candidates must download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
• The form should be duly filled with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc.
• Applications must be submitted by email with advertisement No. on the subject line to Prof. Swades Kumar De at email id: [email protected]
• 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.
• Shortlisted candidates’ names will be displayed on web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/glsglal/glslD) along with the online interview details.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for online interview.
• In case any clarification is required on eligibility regarding the above post, the candidate may contact Prof. Swades Kumar De at email id: [email protected]
• 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates.
• In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
• The last date for submitting the completed applications by email is 12/02/2026 by 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

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