IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Age

No specific age limit is mentioned for this post. A 5% relaxation of marks is applicable for SC/ST candidates.

Eligibility

• Principal Project Scientist: Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Optical Communication, Optoelectronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline. OR M.Tech with more than 70% marks (7.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale) in a relevant discipline with 6 years of experience. Publications in at least 2 SCI journals are required. Experimental experience in optical communications is required.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 March 2026
• Last Date for Application: 23 March 2026
• Project Duration Upto: 29 August 2027

Application Fee

General/OBC: Nil SC/ST: Nil

How to Apply

• Apply via email with a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, recent passport-size photographs).
• Mention the post applied for in the subject line.
• Send the application to the official email address provided in the notification before 23-03-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for reference.

Selection Process

• Short-listing of eligible candidates
• Online interview

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: download from the link above
• Official Website: http://ird.iitd.ac.in