The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has released the IIT Delhi Project Scientists Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 contractual posts including Principal Project Scientist and Project Scientist under an institute research project, with the project duration expected to continue up to 30 October 2028.
Candidates must possess qualifications such as Ph.D., M.Tech., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.C.A., or relevant postgraduate degree with first class or equivalent in the appropriate discipline along with relevant experience as per the post requirements. Desirable skills include experience in programming, data pipelines, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and chatbot or speech technologies, within the eligibility criteria specified in the official notification.
All these latest research jobs in IIT Delhi are offered with a monthly salary ranging from ₹75,600 to ₹1,01,610 plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA), making this one of the attractive latest institute jobs for highly qualified candidates in engineering, computer science, data science, and AI-related fields seeking research and project-based career opportunities in a premier government institute.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Post Name | Project Scientists |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | Rs. 75,600-77,870-80,210 -82,620-85,100-87,650 90,280 - 92,900 - 95,780 98,650 - 1,01,610 / p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Qualification | Ph.D./M.Tech with experience, B.Tech./M.Sc./M.C.A./PG in relevant discipline |
| Last Date | 01-04-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contract |
IIT Delhi Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the IIT Delhi Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download IIT Delhi Job 2026 Notification PDF
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification announces a total of 2 vacancies for Principal Project Scientist and Project Scientist posts on a contractual basis under an institute research project.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Scientist | 1 |
| Project Scientist | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Principal Project Scientist: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate discipline OR M. Tech. 1st class or equivalent with 6 years experience. Desirable: Hands-on experience in programming, data pipelines, and AI model deployment. Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and conversational AI systems. Knowledge of IVRS (Interactive Voice Response) systems, especially AI-based response automation. Exposure to NLP, speech-to-text, and text-to-speech technologies.
- Project Scientist: B. Tech. / M. Sc. /M.C.A. / post graduate in relevant discipline having 1st class or equivalent in the appropriate discipline. Desirable: Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages. Familiarity with LLMs, generative AI models, and AI-based chatbots. Understanding of data collection, cleaning, and model evaluation pipelines. Exposure to NLP frameworks and AI model fine-tuning.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Scientist | Rs. 75,600-77,870-80,210 -82,620-85,100-87,650 90,280 - 92,900 - 95,780 98,650 - 1,01,610 / p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Project Scientist | Rs. 75,600-77,870-80,210 -82,620-85,100-87,650 90,280 - 92,900 - 95,780 98,650 - 1,01,610 / p.m. plus HRA @30% |
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 01 April 2026 |
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Short-listing of eligible candidates
- Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for IIT Delhi Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 01-04-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
