Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released the notification for 3 vacancies, including Sr. Project Engineer and Sr. Project Assistant (Admin) posts. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 31 October 2026. Further details are available at ird.iitd.ac.in.
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is inviting applications from Indian nationals for 3 project-based posts, comprising 1 Sr. Project Engineer vacancy and 2 Sr. Project Assistant (Admin) vacancies under advertisement number IITD/IRD/293/2026. Engagement is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. Qualifications vary by post, with pay ranging from Rs. 47,790 - Rs. 62,350 per month + HRA @30% to Rs. 60,750 - Rs. 79,260 per month. Plus HRA @30%. Candidates can apply by email after downloading Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website, with the last date to submit applications being 31 October 2026. Selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications followed by an in-person interview.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Advertisement No.
IITD/IRD/293/2026
Department
Department of Material Science & Engineering
Project
MI Project for OCS Manpower. (IM00065G)
Funding Agency
Dean Alumni Relations, IIT Delhi
Tenure
Upto 31.08.2027 (appointment on contractual basis, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier; renewable after every 6 months based on performance)
Rs.47,790-49,220-50,700-52,220-53,790-55,400-57,060-58,770-60,530-62,350/-per month + HRA @ 30%
Who Can Apply
Post
Essential Qualification & Experience
Desirable Qualification & Experience
Sr. Project Engineer
Full-time B. Tech in Computer Science or MCA with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60%. Minimum 5-year experience. Minimum 1 year experience in Node JS.
Flutter / React Native, iOS app development, Microsoft Power Apps, Azure Database, experience of working with an IIT/NIT/IIIT institution of national repute, experience in automating processes through the development and use of in-house developed software, proficient in using AI/ML, and should be able to demonstrate having built and deployed automated monitoring and alerting pipelines with AI-driven triage bots.
Sr. Project Assistant (Admin)
Full-time Graduate Degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60%. Minimum work experience of 5 years out of which a minimum HR Sales experience of at least 2 years. Proficient in the use of at least 1 CRM software and 1 automated e-mail sequencing tool.
Experience of working with an IIT/NIT/IIIT institution of national repute, experience of organizing events/workshops, and experience in organizing skill enhancement workshops for students.
Additional Technical Skills and Competencies
Sr. Project Engineer Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge of programming (MEAN Stack): PostgreSQL (v15+), Angular (version - 18+), Material (version - 10+), Next.js (React), Type Script, Express JS. Knowledge of programming (LAMP Stack): Apache server, Linux OS, MySQL Database, PHP, HTML5 + CSS3, Bootstrap (version - 4+), JavaScript, Python (Fast API/Django). Good at coding, testing and debugging software, Github, Slotting software, JAVA EE, VS Code/Cursor AI, Spreadsheet, for report making MS Access, Advance Excel, and Data Processing. Good to know: Ubuntu OS, Knowledge of Data Analysis (ML, Excel, Python), Knowledge of Data Science (Python, Machine Learning). Other skills: Knowledge of office procedure, English language skills, Ability to frame basic replies to emails, Ability to handle queries of users independently, Ability to work long hours when required, Open to learning, Courteous, Friendly, Good phone etiquette.
Sr. Project Assistant (Admin) Skills & Experience: Experience in use of targeted pitching channels like LinkedIn Recruiter pitching and Boolean Searches. Experience in e-mail, MS Office (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer knowledge. Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi. Open to working at extended/odd hours and on holidays.
Nationality: Applications are invited from Indian nationals.
Relaxation: 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates.
Retired/Superannuated Employees: In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
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Appointment shall be on contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. Both posts are scheduled for 6 Months + 6 Months, renewable after every 6 months based on performance. The project duration is upto 31.08.2027. Both posts are entitled to House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 30% on top of the consolidated monthly pay.
How to Apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026
Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
Fill the downloaded form with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience, and the Advertisement Number.
Send the duly filled application form via email to Prof. Suresh Neelakantan at email ID: [email protected].
Ensure the Advertisement Number is mentioned on the subject line of the email.
Submit the application via email on or before the last date: 31/10/2026 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 qualification and requirement of the project post. The names of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) along with the in-person interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for in-person interview. In case any clarification is required on eligibility regarding the above post, candidates may contact Prof. Suresh Neelakantan at email ID: [email protected].
Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Notification
19/10/2026
Last date for submitting completed applications by email
Q1. How many vacancies are released under IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3 vacancies are released, comprising 1 post of Sr. Project Engineer and 2 posts of Sr. Project Assistant (Admin).
Q2. What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for submitting the completed application by email is 31 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the posts?
Sr. Project Engineer requires a full-time B.Tech in Computer Science or MCA with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% and 5 years of experience. Sr. Project Assistant (Admin) requires a full-time Graduate Degree with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% and 5 years of experience including 2 years in HR Sales.
Q4. What is the age limit for these posts?
The notification does not specify an age limit for either post.
Q5. What is the salary offered for these project posts?
The consolidated pay slab is Rs. 60,750 - Rs. 79,260 per month plus 30% HRA for Sr. Project Engineer, and Rs. 47,790 - Rs. 62,350 per month plus 30% HRA for Sr. Project Assistant (Admin).
Q6. Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Q7. How to apply for IIT Delhi project vacancies?
Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec and send the duly filled application form by email to [email protected] with the advertisement number in the subject line.
Q8. What is the selection process?
The selection process involves shortlisting of eligible candidates based on qualifications followed by an in-person interview.
Q9. Is this appointment permanent or contractual?
The appointment is purely on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project (31.08.2027), whichever is earlier, with performance reviews every 6 months.
Q10. Who is eligible for marks relaxation?
A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
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