- 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.
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đ B.Tech
đ M.Sc.
đ M.Tech
đ Ph.D.
Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi - 110016
Apply Deadline
03 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš37,000 - âš58,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Prior research experience in relevant fields is preferred but not mandatory. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST). |
đ Details & Description
đ 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.
- 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.
âī¸ 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.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online interview.
- Final selection based on interview performance and merit.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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đ 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).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- NET/GATE scorecard (if applicable).
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the IIT Delhi recruitment?
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?
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?
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?
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?
The selection process will involve shortlisting of applications followed by an online interview for the eligible candidates.