IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 has one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. The post is on a glass-furnace project funded by Gold Plus Float Glass Private Limited, Delhi, which runs from 01-10-2026 to 30/09/2030. The JRF gets a consolidated ₹37,000/- + HRA @30%. Candidates need a B.Tech with NET/GATE and an M.Tech in Mech/Thermal/Energy/Chem with at least 65%. Only Indian nationals may apply. Send the filled Form No. IRD/REC-4 by email to [email protected] by 2 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.

IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Delhi

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is located at Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016. Its Industrial Research & Development (IRD) Unit issued this advertisement for a project appointment. The project is run by Prof. S. K. Tyagi, the Principal Investigator (PI), in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. It is funded by Gold Plus Float Glass Private Limited, Delhi.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals can apply for this project appointment.

Essential Qualification

• B.Tech with *NET/GATE and M.Tech in Mech/Thermal/Energy/Chem, with a minimum of 65%.

Preferred Background

• Preferably a background in modelling/CFD simulation, design of furnaces and data analysis.

NET/GATE Relaxation for CFTI Graduates

*The NET/GATE requirement for selection to the post of JRF/SRF may be relaxed for candidates who graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks).

Relaxation in Marks

A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, see the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• The JRF gets a consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/-, plus HRA @30%.
• The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay. It is renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
• The project runs from 01-10-2026 to 30/09/2030.
• If a retired government employee is selected, the pay will be fixed according to current IRD norms.

IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Job Description

The project aims to reduce energy use and emissions in the glass industry. One focus is recovering and reusing waste heat from hot exhaust gases. The project is also studying whether part of the fossil fuel can be replaced with cleaner options such as biomass and/or hydrogen blends. The notice lists these objectives:

• Understand the design and dimensions of the existing furnace and prepare proper drawings of it, using different available 3-D techniques, at Gold Plus Float Glass Private Limited.
• Study and analyze the thermal performance and emission characteristics of Gold Plus Float Glass Private Limited’s existing furnace, using appropriate methods.
• Establish a complete heat and mass transfer analysis of Gold Plus Float Glass Private Limited’s existing furnace, through simulation and validation via experimental observations.
• Optimize the existing furnace of Gold Plus Float Glass Private Limited at the Belagavi plant, using different insulating materials for improved performance.

Working at Site and Signing of NDA

• The JRF/SRF will be encouraged to register for a PhD programme, following the Institute rules.
• Fellows admitted to the PhD programme will have a PhD topic related to this project only. After completing the course work, they will be deputed to the industry at Kanagala (Belgaum), Karnataka.
• The fellow must work in the glass industry for data collection and analysis. Modelling and optimization can be done through CFD simulation.
• Before starting work, fellows must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the industry as part of the project.
• The notice states that there is a very high chance of being absorbed by the industry after 2+ years of work experience on this project.

How to Apply for IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow

1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website of IIT Delhi (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
2. Fill in the form completely. Give full details of your educational qualifications, including the percentage of marks/division, and details of any work experience.
3. Write the advertisement number, IITD/IRD/297/2026, in the email subject line.
4. Email the filled form to Prof. S. K. Tyagi at [email protected] by 2 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.

For questions about eligibility, candidates may contact Prof. S. K. Tyagi at [email protected]. For other details, the notice gives this contact: Dr. S. K. Tyagi, Professor, Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, email [email protected] and [email protected].

Selection and Interview

IIT Delhi may set higher criteria to shortlist eligible candidates from those who meet the advertised qualification and the project’s needs. The names of shortlisted candidates will be published at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted, along with the details of the online interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the online interview.

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