IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Project Assistant, Research Associate and Other Posts

Age

No specific minimum or maximum age limit is mentioned for all posts. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules. Retired/superannuated government employees may have salary fixed as per IRD norms.

Eligibility Details

Research Associate

• Ph.D. with first class in Physics/Electrical/Optics or 3 years of post-M.Tech experience with SCI publications, or equivalent. Experience in optics experimentation, optical engineering and instrumentation, prototype development, quantum communication, software defined networks, API development.

Senior Project Assistant (Tech.)

• B.Tech with first class in Optics, Electronics/Communication, Fibre-optics, Instrumentation or an equivalent engineering degree. Experience in FPGA programming, telecommunications, electronics circuit design, software defined networks, optical design and instrumentation, API development.

Junior Research Fellow

• Master’s with first class in Physics/Electronics/Communication/Instrumentation with NET/GATE qualification or equivalent. Experience in Quantum Communication, optical experimentation, quantum networks.

Project Assistant (Tech.)

• Master of Physics in first class with at least 2 years of experience in an optical lab setup, technical management of quantum projects, and knowledge of equipment procurement and maintenance.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 27-02-2026
• Last date for submitting the completed applications by e-mail: 16-03-2026

Application Fees

There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment.

How to Apply

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare 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, and recent passport-size photographs).
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line and send the complete application via the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 16-03-2026 and retain a copy for reference.

Additional Notes

• This recruitment is for project-based roles at IIT Delhi. All communications and instructions will be as per the official notification and IIT Delhi’s website.