The Centre for Biomedical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is filling four contractual posts in an ICMR-funded medical simulation project: two Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical) posts at Rs. 56,000/- p.m. and two Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical) posts at Rs. 67,000/- p.m., both plus HRA @30%. The project runs up to 15/03/2029. Indian nationals with a Post Graduate Degree or a four-year Engineering degree, as required for each post, can send Form No. IRD/REC-4 by email to Prof. Arnab Chanda by 30 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Industrial Research & Development Unit) |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/319/2026 |
| Department | Centre for Biomedical Engineering |
| Project | Toward Next-Generation Medical Simulation: Haptic Interaction with Realistic Human Tissue-Mimicking Phantoms for Surgical Training and Robotic Surgery. (RM00064G) |
| Funding Agency | ICMR |
| Tenure | Contractual, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project (up to 15/03/2029), whichever is earlier |
| Post Name(s) | Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical); Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical) |
| Vacancies | 4 (2 + 2) |
| Pay | Rs. 56,000/- p.m. (PRS-I) and Rs. 67,000/- p.m. (PRS-II), plus HRA @30% |
| Job Location | Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date to Apply | 30/11/2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About the Project
The posts are under the Industrial Research & Development Unit of IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, and sit in the Centre for Biomedical Engineering. The ICMR-funded project, led by Principal Investigator Prof. Arnab Chanda, works on haptic interaction with realistic human tissue-mimicking phantoms for surgical training and robotic surgery. The project code is RM00064G and its duration is up to 15/03/2029.
Vacancy Details
IIT Delhi has advertised 4 posts in total. The notice does not give a category-wise break-up.
| Post | Vacancies | Consolidated Fellowship / Pay-slab |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical) | 02 | Rs. 56,000/-p.m. Plus HRA @30% |
| Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical) | 02 | Rs.67,000/-p.m. plus HRA @30% |
| Total | 4 |
Who Can Apply
Applications are invited from Indian nationals only. Each post has its own minimum and preferred qualification, printed below as the notice gives it.
Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical)
- Minimum Qualification: 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees; 2. For Engineering / IT / CS - Four Years Graduate Degree.
- Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent qualification with hands-on experience in one of the following: 1) robotics, sensors, IOT, bioelectronics, haptics, 2) biomechanics, material development and characterization, 3D printing, CAD, FEM.
- Desirable: experience with research writing and publication.
Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical)
- Minimum Qualification: 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification Experience or PhD; 2. For Engineering Graduate degree of Four Years with three years exp.
- Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. with hands-on experience in one of the following: 1) robotics, sensors, IOT, bioelectronics, haptics, 2) biomechanics, material development and characterization, 3D printing, CAD, FEM.
- Desirable: experience with research writing and publication.
Relaxation of Marks
A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. The notice does not mention an age limit. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official notification.
Pay and Tenure
- Pay is a consolidated fellowship: Rs. 56,000/- p.m. for Project Research Scientist - I and Rs. 67,000/- p.m. for Project Research Scientist - II, each plus HRA @30%.
- Appointment is on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
- The project duration is up to 15/03/2029.
- If a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, his or her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
How to Apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
- Fill in the form with complete information on educational qualifications, indicating the percentage of marks/division.
- Give details of work experience in the form.
- Email the duly filled form to Prof. Arnab Chanda at [email protected].
- Write the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/319/2026) on the email subject line.
- Send the application so that it is submitted by 30 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.
For any clarification on eligibility for the posts, candidates may contact Prof. Arnab Chanda at [email protected].
Selection and Interview
IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates from those meeting the advertised qualification and the requirement of the project post. Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted along with the online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 12/11/2026 |
| Last date to submit application by email | 30/11/2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IIT Delhi IRD Application Form No. IRD/REC-4 | Form to be filled and sent by email |
| IIT Delhi Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/319/2026 PDF | Official notification |
| IIT Delhi IRD Official Website | Recruitment and shortlist updates |
| Official Website | Official website of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
