What is the last date to submit the application by email?

The last date to submit applications by email is 26 October 2026 by 5.00 p.m.

What should be mentioned in the email subject line when applying?

Candidates must include advertisement No. IITD/IRD/279/2026 in the subject line of the email.

IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

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Total Posts

Application Mode

Online

Job Location

New Delhi

Nature of Post

Contractual

Important Dates

Apply Start

13 Oct 2026

Last Date

26 Oct 2026

10 days left

Project Duration Upto

07 Jul 2029

About Recruitment

The Industrial Research & Development Unit at IIT Delhi has announced 1 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow post on a project-based, contractual basis.
The position is associated with the Department of Electrical Engineering for a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and Science and Engineering Research Board.

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Junior Research Fellow

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, or Bachelor of Science with Master of Science with at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA along with GATE qualification in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics; or Master of Technology with 7.5 CGPA or above.

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Salary

Salary Range:₹37,000 - ₹37,000 /month

Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA at 27 percent

Additional Details

Educational Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.+M.Sc. with 75% or 7.5 CGPA or above and GATE qualified in EE, CS, Maths or Physics without M.Tech.
Alternatively, M.Tech with CGPA 7.5 or above.

Desirable Qualification

Expertise in one of quantum information theory, quantum error correction or classical information theory is strongly desired.

Relaxations

The requirement of NET/GATE examination may be relaxed for candidates who graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks).
50% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

Selection Process

Shortlisting

Online Interview

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Shortlisting
2
Online Interview

How to Apply

1Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the official IRD Website at http://ird.iitd.ac.in.
2Fill out the application form completely with your educational qualifications, percentage of marks, division details, and work experience.
3Send the completed application form along with required documents by email.
4Ensure the email subject line clearly mentions advertisement No. IITD/IRD/279/2026.
5Submit the application on or before 26/10/2026 by 5.00 p.m.

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Q1. Is the Junior Research Fellow post permanent or on contract?

The appointment is on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project (up to 07.07.2029), whichever is earlier.

Q2. What is the monthly salary for the IIT Delhi JRF post?

The position carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA @27%.

Q3. Who is eligible for a relaxation in marks or NET/GATE requirements?

A 50% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates, and the NET/GATE requirement may be relaxed for graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA over 8.000.

Please read the official notification carefully before applying.

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