The Industrial Research & Development Unit at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has notified 1 vacancy for the Jr. Research Fellow post on a project-based, contractual basis. The engagement carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 37,000 p.m. plus HRA @27%, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project. Candidates applying for the post must possess B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.+M.Sc. with 75% or 7.5 CGPA or above and GATE qualified in EE, CS, Maths or Physics without M.Tech, or M.Tech with CGPA 7.5 or above. Eligible applicants can download Form No. IRD/REC-4 and submit the duly filled form by email, mentioning advertisement No. IITD/IRD/279/2026 in the subject line, on or before 26 October 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting followed by an online interview.
IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/279/2026 |
| Department | Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Project | Finding the capacity of multimercall classical and quantum information theoretic tasks under realistic constraints. (RM00210G SN) |
| Funding Agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Science and Engineering Research Board |
| Tenure | Upto 07.07.2029 |
| Post Name | Jr. Research Fellow |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. Plus HRA @27% |
| Age Limit | Not stated in the notice |
| Application Fee | Not stated in the notice |
| Job Location | New Delhi - 110016 |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
Who Can Apply
Candidates applying for the Jr. Research Fellow post must meet the following qualification requirements:
- Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.+M.Sc. with 75% or 7.5 CGPA or above and GATE qualified in EE, CS, Maths or Physics without M.Tech; or M.Tech with CGPA 7.5 or above.
- Desirable Qualification: Expertise in one of quantum information theory, quantum error correction or classical information theory is strongly desired.
- Relaxation: The requirement of NET/GATE examination for the selection to the post of JRF/SRF may be relaxed for candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks). 50% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
Pay and Tenure
The position is on a contractual basis with a consolidated pay of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA @27%. The appointment 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
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in).
- Fill out the form completely with educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division details, and work experience.
- Send the completed application form along with required documents by email to Prof. Aditya Nema at email id: [email protected].
- Ensure the email subject line mentions advertisement No. IITD/IRD/279/2026.
- Submit the application by 26/10/2026 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 qualifications and requirements. Short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview. Only short-listed candidates will be notified with online interview details.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 13/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Applications by Email | 26/10/2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
| Project Duration / Tenure Upto | 07.07.2029 |
IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View official advertisement and shortlist details |
| Official Website | Visit IIT Delhi IRD portal |
