Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), New Delhi, has invited applications for the post of Project Assistant (Admin) under Advt No. IITD/IRD/316/2026. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 23 November 2026.
The post is for Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi, New Delhi. Qualification required: Master's Degree in any discipline with First Class from a recognised University/Institution and minimum 08 years of relevant experience in administrative and management-related activities, preferably in an IIT, Institution of Higher Education, University, or other reputed educational institution. The pay is Rs. 39,420 to Rs. 51,420 per month (consolidated fellowship / pay-slab) plus HRA @ 30%. Selection is by short-listing of eligible candidates (IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria) and offline interview for short-listed candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 23 November 2026
- Vacancies: 1
- How to apply: By email to [email protected]
- Pay: Rs. 39,420 to Rs. 51,420 per month (consolidated fellowship / pay-slab) plus HRA @ 30%
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Place: Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi, New Delhi
IIT Delhi Project Assistant (Admin) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), New Delhi |
| Post Name | Project Assistant (Admin) |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | IITD/IRD/316/2026 |
| Job Type | Contract, Project-based |
| Pay | Rs. 39,420 to Rs. 51,420 per month (consolidated fellowship / pay-slab) plus HRA @ 30% |
| Place of Posting | Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi, New Delhi |
| Qualification | Master's Degree in any discipline with First Class from a recognised University/Institution and minimum 08 years of relevant experience in administrative and management-related activities, preferably in an IIT, Institution of Higher Education, University, or other reputed educational institution. |
| Apply Mode | Email to [email protected] |
| Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
IIT Delhi Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. IITD/IRD/316/2026 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download IIT Delhi notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Master's Degree in any discipline with First Class from a recognised University/Institution; minimum 08 years of relevant experience in administrative and management-related activities, preferably in an IIT, Institution of Higher Education, University, or other reputed educational institution.
- Experience: Minimum 08 years of relevant experience in administrative and management-related activities, preferably in an IIT, Institution of Higher Education, University, or other reputed educational institution
Other conditions:
- Only Indian nationals may apply
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Word and Excel
- Experience in office administration, management, and administrative coordination
- Ability to handle official correspondence, maintain records, prepare reports and coordinate institutional activities
- Good public relations and liaisoning skills
Desirable:
- Substantial experience in administrative and management functions in an institution of higher education, particularly an IIT or equivalent institution, will be preferred
- Excellent organisational, coordination, communication and public relations skills, with the ability to independently handle multiple administrative responsibilities efficiently
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Salary of a selected retired/superannuated government employee will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
- Appointment on contractual basis with consolidated pay
- Renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier
- Project duration up to 21/08/2036
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date for submitting completed applications by email (5.00 p.m.) | 23 November 2026 |
How Will IIT Delhi Select Candidates?
- Short-listing of eligible candidates (IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria)
- Offline interview for short-listed candidates
- IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates
- Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted with offline interview details
Documents to Enclose
- Duly filled Form No. IRD/REC-4
- Complete information on educational qualifications with percentage of marks/division
- Details of work experience
How to Apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 by Email
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
- Fill the form with complete information on educational qualifications with percentage of marks/division and details of work experience.
- Send the duly filled form to [email protected] by 23-11-2026, 5.00 p.m.
Other Points to Note
- 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates
- Eligibility queries go to [email protected] instead of Prof. P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan, PI of the project
- Funding agency of the project is IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi Project Assistant (Admin) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download IIT Delhi notification PDF |
| Apply by Email | [email protected] |
| Official Website | Visit IIT Delhi official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/316/2026, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
