IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist - Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
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Overview

IIT Delhi has announced 2 vacancies for Principal Project Scientist and Project Scientist posts, inviting eligible Ph.D./Postgraduate candidates with relevant research experience to submit email applications by 23 June 2026. The recruitment is conducted via email with a contractual appointment.

Total Vacancies

2

Age Limit

TBA

Age Details

Not specified in the official notification.

Eligibility

Eligibility Details

Principal Project Scientist - I

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Management, or a related field
  • First-class or equivalent at the preceding degree
  • Minimum 1 year of research experience
  • Experience with large panel, longitudinal, or cross-sectional data; strong econometric analysis skills; programming proficiency in R or STATA

Project Scientist

  • B.Tech./M.Sc./Postgraduate in Economics, Management, Public Policy, or related fields with first-class or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of research experience
  • At least 2 publications demonstrating research and writing skills
  • Ability to conduct unstructured/semi-structured interviews, transcribe them, and coordinate interviews
  • Willingness to travel as required for project activities

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

23/06/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Last Date for Submitting Applications by E-mail: 23 June 2026
  • Updated: June 11, 2026

Application Fees

Application Fees

  • No application fee is required for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST) for this recruitment.

How to Apply

Important Instructions

  • Read the official notification carefully before applying.
  • Prepare a complete bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
  • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs).
  • Clearly mention the post in the subject line of the email and send to the official email address provided in the notification before the last date.
  • Retain a copy of the sent email for future reference.
  • The notification and vacancy details are available in the official IIT Delhi notification PDF and website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist - Apply Online"?

The "IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist - Apply Online" is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi).

How many vacancies are there for "IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist - Apply Online"?

There are a total of 2 vacancies available for "IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist - Apply Online".

What is the last date to apply for "IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist - Apply Online"?

The deadline to apply for "IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026: Principal Project Scientist / Project Scientist - Apply Online" is 23/06/26.

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