Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 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 28-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Delhi 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 Project Scientist 2026 – Important Details
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| Post Name | Project Scientist |
| Total Vacancies | 1 Post |
| Salary/Pay Scale | ₹47,790 - ₹62,350 p.m. Plus HRA @27% (Consolidated) |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech/M.Sc/M.C.A/Post Graduate in relevant discipline (1st Class or equivalent) |
| Application Start Date | 28/01/2026 |
| Application End Date | 12/02/2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | http://ird.iitd.ac.in |
IIT Delhi Project Scientist 2026 Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 is 1 post. The vacancy details are as follows:
- Post Name: Project Scientist
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Consolidated Pay: ₹47,790 - ₹62,350 per month Plus HRA @27%
- Project: A Unified Framework for Video Analytics Optimization and Adaptation
- Department: Computer Science & Engineering
- Employment Type: Contractual, Renewable Yearly or up to project completion (04/12/2027), whichever is earlier
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess B.Tech/M.Sc/M.C.A or Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Minimum eligibility: 1st Class or equivalent marks in the qualifying degree.
Desirable Criteria
- Familiarity with high-performance programming (C, C++ and/or Rust).
- Experience in writing GPU kernels.
- Knowledge of database internals.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST Candidates: 5% relaxation in marks may be granted.
- Salary for retired/superannuated government employees will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
Selection Process for IIT Delhi Project Scientist 2026
- IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates beyond the advertised qualifications.
- Short-listed candidates will be notified through email for online interview.
- Short-listed candidates' names will be displayed on the web link: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted along with interview details.
- Only short-listed candidates will be called for the online interview.
- Final selection will be based on interview performance and qualifications.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IRD website: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website.
- Fill the form completely with all required information including:
- Educational qualifications with percentage of marks/division
- Details of work experience
- All other relevant information
- Send the duly filled form by email to: [email protected]
- Mention the Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/022/2026 in the email subject line.
- Ensure all supporting documents and certificates are attached with the email.
- Applications must be submitted before the deadline: 12/02/2026 by 5:00 PM.
Important Dates for IIT Delhi Project Scientist 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 28/01/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 12/02/2026 (5:00 PM) |
Application Fee
- No application fee is required for this recruitment.
- Applications must be submitted via email with the duly filled form and supporting documents.
Salary/Stipend for IIT Delhi Project Scientist 2026
- Post Name: Project Scientist
- Salary Structure: Consolidated Fellowship/Pay-slab: ₹47,790 - ₹49,220 - ₹50,700 - ₹52,220 - ₹53,790 - ₹55,400 - ₹57,060 - ₹58,770 - ₹60,530 - ₹62,350 per month
- Additional Benefits: HRA @27% of basic pay
- Salary Basis: Consolidated Pay (includes all allowances)
- Special Provision: In case of selection of retired/superannuated government employees, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
- Employment Duration: Contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the project duration (04/12/2027), whichever is earlier.
IIT Delhi Project Scientist 2026 – Important Links
| Link Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Website | Visit Website |
| Join Sarkari | Join Sarkari |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Download Mobile App | Get App |
