IIT Delhi Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Centre for Biomedical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is filling four contractual posts in an ICMR-funded medical simulation project: two Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical) posts at Rs. 56,000/- p.m. and two Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) posts at Rs. 67,000/- p.m., both plus HRA @30%. The project runs up to 15/03/2029. Indian nationals with a Post Graduate Degree or a four-year Engineering degree, as required for each post, can send Form No. IRD/REC-4 by email to Prof. Arnab Chanda by 30 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.

IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

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

About the Project

The posts are under the Industrial Research & Development Unit of IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, and sit in the Centre for Biomedical Engineering. The ICMR-funded project, led by Principal Investigator Prof. Arnab Chanda, works on haptic interaction with realistic human tissue-mimicking phantoms for surgical training and robotic surgery. The project code is RM00064G and its duration is up to 15/03/2029.

Vacancy Details

IIT Delhi has advertised 4 posts in total. The notice does not give a category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only. Each post has its own minimum and preferred qualification, printed below as the notice gives it.

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical)

• Minimum Qualification: 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees; 2. For Engineering / IT / CS – Four Years Graduate Degree.
• Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent qualification with hands-on experience in one of the following: 1) robotics, sensors, IOT, bioelectronics, haptics, 2) biomechanics, material development and characterization, 3D printing, CAD, FEM.
• Desirable: experience with research writing and publication.

Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical)

• Minimum Qualification: 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification Experience or PhD; 2. For Engineering Graduate degree of Four Years with three years exp.
• Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. with hands-on experience in one of the following: 1) robotics, sensors, IOT, bioelectronics, haptics, 2) biomechanics, material development and characterization, 3D printing, CAD, FEM.
• Desirable: experience with research writing and publication.

Relaxation of Marks

A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. The notice does not mention an age limit. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• Pay is a consolidated fellowship: Rs. 56,000/- p.m. for Project Research Scientist – I and Rs. 67,000/- p.m. for Project Research Scientist – II, each plus HRA @30%.
• Appointment is on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
• The project duration is up to 15/03/2029.
• If a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, his or her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

How to Apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026

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 with complete information on educational qualifications, indicating the percentage of marks/division.
3. Give details of work experience in the form.
4. Email the duly filled form to Prof. Arnab Chanda at [email protected].
5. Write the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/319/2026) on the email subject line.
6. Send the application so that it is submitted by 30 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.

For any clarification on eligibility for the posts, candidates may contact Prof. Arnab Chanda at [email protected].

Selection and Interview

IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates from those meeting the advertised qualification and the requirement of the project post. Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted along with the online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview.

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