NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Technical Assistant, Research Associate I Posts
National Institute of Technology Delhi (NIT Delhi) has released Notification No. DST/TTI/TDP41/2024 for 3 vacancies, including Research Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow and Technical Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email from 13 August 2026 to 23 October 2026. Further details are available at nitdelhi.ac.in.
National Institute of Technology Delhi (NIT Delhi) has issued 3 temporary vacancies for Research Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Technical Assistant posts under its 2026 recruitment. Qualifications differ by post, with a Ph.D. required for the Research Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position and a Bachelor's degree in any discipline for the Technical Assistant post. The notified pay is Rs. 58,000 p.m. + 30% HRA for the first post and Rs. 20,000 p.m. + 30% HRA for the second post. Applications open on 13 August 2026 and must be sent by email on or before 23 October 2026. Selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications followed by an interview.
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
National Institute of Technology Delhi
Post Name(s)
Research Associate I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Technical Assistant (TA)
Total Vacancies
3
Pay
Research Associate I / JRF: Rs. 58,000/- p.m. + 30% HRATechnical Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA
Research Associate I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Ph.D. in a relevant area (Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Physics / Chemistry or an allied discipline), preferably with research background/publications in coatings, ceramics, thermal barrier materials, or high-temperature materials.
Technical Assistant (TA)
Any Graduate – Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Candidates with a background in Science/Engineering and prior laboratory/hands-on experimental experience will be preferred.
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Research Associate I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Rs. 58,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA
Technical Assistant
Rs. 20,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA
The positions are initially for 01 (One) year, extendable/co-terminus with the duration of the project (up to a maximum of 2 years), subject to satisfactory performance.
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications and documents, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply for NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026
Download the application format from the official notification PDF.
Fill out the application form completely and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
Sign the application form.
Prepare self-attested scanned PDF copies of all supporting documents including degree certificates, mark-sheets, experience certificates, and a valid ID proof.
Send the filled application form and supporting documents via email to the Principal Investigator – Dr. Shailesh Mani Pandey at [email protected].
Ensure the subject line of the email reads either "Application for RA-I/JRF Position" or "Application for TA Position" as applicable.
Documents Required
Duly filled Application Format with applicant's signature and recent photograph
Degree certificates
Mark-sheets
Experience certificates
Valid ID proof
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
The positions are purely time-bound and associated with the project titled “Development of Graphene and HfO2 doped Nd2Ce2O7 as a Novel Thermal Barrier Coating Material for Ultracritical High Temperature Applications”.
The project is sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
Selected candidates may be required to work onsite at NIT Delhi, IIT Jodhpur, or other characterisation facilities for hands-on experimentation and sample fabrication.
Willingness for onsite work and associated travel/relocation as directed by the Principal Investigator is mandatory.
Incomplete application forms or missing supporting documents will lead to rejection without consideration.
The last date for receiving applications by email is 23 October 2026.
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 is an employment notification inviting applications for temporary project positions of Research Associate-I / JRF and Technical Assistant under a DST-sponsored research project.
Q2. How many vacancies are available under NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3 vacancies are available, comprising 1 post for Research Associate-I / JRF and 2 posts for Technical Assistant.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receiving applications by email is 23 October 2026.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for the Research Associate-I / JRF post?
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant area such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or an allied discipline.
Q5. What is the qualification required for the Technical Assistant post?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute, with preference given to those with a Science or Engineering background and prior experimental experience.
Q6. What is the salary offered for these positions?
Q7. How should candidates submit their applications?
Candidates must email their filled application format along with self-attested scanned PDF copies of supporting documents to [email protected].
Q8. Is there any application fee for NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Q9. What is the duration of the project positions?
The positions are initially for 1 year, extendable or co-terminus with the project duration up to a maximum of 2 years based on satisfactory performance.
Q10. Where will the selected candidates be required to work?
Selected candidates may be required to work onsite at NIT Delhi, IIT Jodhpur, or other testing and characterisation facilities as directed by the Principal Investigator.
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