Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist Notification 2026 has been released through Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/RM00144F/5259 on the official website of IIT Delhi. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced through the IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist Recruitment 2026.
Candidates who possess a Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Management, or a related field for the Principal Project Scientist post, or a B.Tech., M.Sc., or Postgraduate degree in Economics, Management, Public Policy, or related disciplines for the Project Scientist post, along with the required research experience, are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The application process for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through email mode, and candidates can submit their applications up to 23 June 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and send their resume along with the required documents to the prescribed email address as mentioned in the notification before the closing date. The direct links to the notification and official website are provided below in this article.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Post Name | Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Advt No | IITD/IRD/RM00144F/5259 |
| Salary | Rs. 75,600 - 1,01,610/- p.m. plus HRA @ 27% (Principal Project Scientist - I) Rs. 47,790 - 62,350/- plus HRA @ 27% (Project Scientist) |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Management or related field, B.Tech./M.Sc./Postgraduate in Economics, Management, Public Policy or related fields |
| Last Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contractual |
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
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Principal Project Scientist - I | 1 |
| Project Scientist | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Principal Project Scientist - I: Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Management, or a related field, with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Minimum 1 year of research experience. Experience working with large panel, longitudinal or cross-sectional data. Demonstrated ability to perform econometric analysis. Strong programming skills in R or STATA.
- Project Scientist: B.Tech./M.Sc./Postgraduate in Economics, Management, Public Policy or any related fields having first class or equivalent in the appropriate discipline. Minimum 2 years of research experience. Minimum 2 publications demonstrating research and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct unstructured/semi-structured interviews and transcribe them. Ability to coordinate the setting up of interviews. Availability and willingness to travel as required for project Activities.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
| Post Name | Salary |
| Principal Project Scientist - I | 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 @ 27% |
| Project Scientist | Rs. 47,790 - 49,220 - 50,700 - 52,220 - 53,790 - 55,400 - 57,060 - 58,770 - 60,630 - 62,350/- plus HRA @ 27% |
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last Date for Submitting Applications by E-mail | 23 June 2026 |
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- 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: 23-06-2026.
- 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 |
