IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Principal Project Scientist Posts

Post Date: 2 March 2026 Last Updated: 18 September 2026

Short Information

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has invited applications for 2 Principal Project Scientist positions under Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/248/2026. Eligible candidates with a Ph.D. or a relevant Master’s degree with the prescribed experience can apply through email. The last date for submitting applications is 30 September 2026.

IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Recruiting Organisation: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
• Advertisement No.: IITD/IRD/248/2026
• Post: Principal Project Scientist
• Total Vacancies: 2
• Job Type: Contractual
• Application Mode: Email
• Maximum Age: 45 years
• Salary: ₹75,600 – ₹1,01,610 per month
• Application Start: 2 March 2026
• Last Date: 30 September 2026
• Job Location: New Delhi

Vacancy Details

• Principal Project Scientist (a): 1 Post
• Principal Project Scientist (b): 1 Post

Total: 2 Posts

Educational Qualification

Principal Project Scientist (a): Ph.D. with First Class/equivalent in English, Linguistics, Journalism, Mass Communication or closely related discipline. Alternatively, a Master’s degree with First Class/equivalent in the relevant discipline with the prescribed experience.

Principal Project Scientist (b): Ph.D. with First Class/equivalent in Design, Graphic Design, Communication, Data Science or closely related discipline. Alternatively, a Master’s degree with First Class/equivalent in the relevant discipline with the prescribed experience.

Required Experience

Candidates applying through the Master’s-degree route must have 6 years of relevant experience. Candidates possessing the prescribed Ph.D. qualification are eligible under the corresponding Ph.D. route as specified for the post.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 45 years
• The supplied recruitment details mention relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates; candidates should refer to the official notification for the applicable age-relaxation provisions.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Principal Project Scientist (a): ₹75,600 – ₹1,01,610 per month
• Principal Project Scientist (b): ₹75,600 – ₹1,01,610 per month

Overall Salary Range: ₹75,600 – ₹1,01,610 per month

The remuneration is on a consolidated basis.

Application Fee

Application fee is Not Specified in the supplied recruitment details.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting
• Online Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will proceed to the interview stage.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 2 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 30 September 2026

How to Apply

Candidates should apply through email as follows:

1. Read the official notification carefully.
2. Prepare a detailed bio-data/CV containing personal, educational and professional information.
3. Attach copies of the required educational and experience certificates and other supporting documents.
4. Mention the post applied for clearly in the email subject line.
5. Send the completed application to the official email address specified in the recruitment notification.
6. Ensure the application is submitted before 30 September 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the application and sent email for future reference.

Documents Required

• Updated CV/Bio-data
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
• Ph.D. certificate, where applicable
• Experience certificates, where applicable
• Identity proof
• Recent photograph
• Other documents specified in the official notification

Important Instructions

• Candidates should carefully check the discipline-specific eligibility requirements before applying.
• The relevant experience requirement applies to candidates applying through the Master’s-degree route.
• The application must be sent to the email address prescribed in the official notification.
• The post applied for should be clearly mentioned in the email subject.
• Candidates should retain proof of email submission.
• Shortlisting will be carried out before the online interview.

Official Notification / Apply Link

Official Website: IIT Delhi – Institute Research & Development Unit

Official Notification PDF: Download IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Notification 2026

Notification Date: 2 March 2026 Last Date to Apply by Email: 30 September 2026

Updated CV/Bio-data Educational qualification certificates and marksheets Ph.D. certificate, where applicable Experience certificates, where applicable Identity proof Recent photograph Other documents specified in the official notification

Read the official notification carefully. Prepare a detailed bio-data/CV containing personal, educational and professional information. Attach copies of the required educational and experience certificates and other supporting documents. Mention the post applied for clearly in the email subject line. Send the completed application to the official email address specified in the recruitment notification. Ensure the application is submitted before 30 September 2026. Keep a copy of the application and sent email for future reference.