Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment drive for 2 contractual positions at IIT Delhi.
- Positions include Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA).
- Applications accepted via email until 03 August 2026.
- Focus on research in electromagnetic, photonics, and photonic circuit design.
- Competitive salary with HRA benefits for selected candidates.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- For Junior Research Fellow: 1st class B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc. in Electrical/ECE/Physics/Engineering Physics or relevant field.
- Strong knowledge of electromagnetic principles required.
- Prior experience with photonics is preferred.
- NET/GATE may be relaxed for CFTI graduates with CGPA >8.000.
- For Research Associate: PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related area.
- Research focus should include photonic circuit design and measurement.
- Experience with Ansys Lumerical is preferred.

🏆 Selection Process

- Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility and qualifications.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online interview.
- Final selection based on interview performance and merit.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Location / State	Delhi
Job Location	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi - 110016
Category Eligibility	All
Experience Required	- Prior research experience in relevant fields is preferred but not mandatory.
Last Date to Apply	03 August 2026

📊 IIT Delhi Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Junior Research Fellow	1
Research Associate	1
Total	2

📁 Required Documents

- Self-attested copies of educational certificates (B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc./PhD).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- NET/GATE scorecard (if applicable).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 2 (1 Junior Research Fellow + 1 Research Associate).
Junior Research Fellow: 1 vacancy for candidates with B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc. in relevant fields.
Research Associate: 1 vacancy for candidates with a PhD in relevant areas.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the IIT Delhi recruitment?

A. The last date to submit your application via email for the IIT Delhi Jr. Research Fellow / Research Associate posts is 03 August 2026. Ensure your application reaches before this deadline.

Q. What are the educational qualifications required for these posts?

A. For Jr. Research Fellow, a 1st class B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc. in relevant fields is required. For Research Associate, a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Photonics is necessary.

Q. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?

A. There are a total of 2 vacancies announced by IIT Delhi for the positions of Jr. Research Fellow and Research Associate.

Q. What is the salary offered for these positions?

A. The salary offered is Rs. 37,000/- per month for Jr. Research Fellow and Rs. 58,000/- per month for Research Associate, plus HRA @27%.

Q. What is the selection process for the Jr. Research Fellow / Research Associate posts?

A. The selection process will involve shortlisting of applications followed by an online interview for the eligible candidates.