IIT Delhi Project Scientist (Electrical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is conducting a walk-in interview to fill 1 vacancy for the Project Scientist post under advertisement number IITD/IRD/294/2026. The appointment is on a contract basis upto 22 August 2026 or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. Eligible candidates holding a 1st class B.Tech / M.Sc / Post Graduate in Electronics Engineering or related discipline with first class can attend the walk-in interview on 30 October 2026, reporting at 2:45 PM. The notified pay for the post is Rs. 47,000 – Rs. 61,320 per month. plus HRA @ 30%. Candidates should bring a completed application on Form No. IRD/REC-4 downloaded from the IRD Website, along with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks, details of work experience, a recent passport size photograph, and original certificates for verification. The selection process consists of a Walk-in Test / Interview.

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

Posts and Eligibility

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in programming and working with Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, and embedded Linux platforms such as STM32, ESP32, Arduino, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs), RF signal acquisition, and interfacing SDRs with embedded computing platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++, including embedded firmware and real-time data acquisition.
• Ability to independently develop, integrate, test, debug, and validate hardware and software systems.
• Experience in hardware integration, PCB/system-level interfacing, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and embedded systems.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with time synchronization and timing systems, including synchronization of distributed nodes using GPS/GNSS, PPS, PTP, NTP, or other precision timing techniques.
• Experience with TDOA/TOA-based localization, direction finding, or distributed RF sensing systems.
• Familiarity with SDR platforms and RF hardware, including USRP, RTL-SDR, HackRF, ADALM-Pluto, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with real-time data acquisition, high-speed data transfer, networking, and synchronization of multiple sensor nodes.
• Experience in signal processing, data visualization, and scientific/technical reporting.

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Job Description

The project associated with this position is titled “TDOA-based RF emitter localization (RP05049G)”. It is funded by the Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM) under the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi, with Prof. Seshan Srirangarajan acting as the Principal Investigator.

What to Bring

• A completed application on Form No. IRD/REC-4.
• Complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks.
• Details of work experience.
• A recent passport size photograph.
• Original certificates (both academic and professional) for verification on the date of interview.

What Happens on the Day

Eligible candidates should appear for the walk-in test or interview at the designated venue and time with their application form and original certificates. Candidates who are already employed at the Institute or IRD must ensure their application has been duly forwarded by their concerned establishment or section.

Important Instructions

• The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
• A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
• In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
• Candidates currently employed at IIT Delhi or IRD must route their application through proper channels.
• For any clarification required on eligibility for the post, candidates may contact the project investigator at the email address provided in the notification.

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