IIT Delhi Research Associate (Applied Mechanics) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Applied Mechanics at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi needs one Research Associate for a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Science and Engineering Research Board. The post pays a consolidated Rs. 58,000/- per month plus HRA @27%. It needs a Ph.D. or a 1st class M.Tech. in a listed discipline, with at least 3 years of research experience in Computational Fluid Mechanics. Only Indian nationals may apply. Candidates must email Form No. IRD/REC-4 to [email protected] by 16 November 2026, 5.00 p.m. (Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/311/2026).

IIT Delhi Research Associate 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 in Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016. This advertisement comes from its Industrial Research & Development Unit, which handles appointments to sponsored research projects. The post belongs to a project led by Prof. Amitabh Bhattacharya, the Principal Investigator in the Dept. of Applied Mechanics. The project studies how to improve energy harvesting through flow-induced autorotation of a flat plate when externally applied torque potentials act on it.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals may apply. The notice lists the following requirements for the Research Associate post:

• Ph.D. or 1st class M.Tech. in Applied Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in research related to Computational Fluid Mechanics.
• Demonstrable expertise in performing fluid-structure interaction simulations in OpenFOAM.
• A strong background in advanced fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency with C++ coding and High Performance Computing.

The notice says a 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. It does not mention an age limit. See the official notification for the full eligibility for this post.

Pay and Tenure

The Research Associate receives a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 58,000/- per month. HRA at 27% is paid in addition to this amount. If a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, his or her salary will be fixed according to the prevailing IRD norms.

The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay. It is renewable yearly or runs up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. The project runs up to 27.05.2030.

How to Apply for IIT Delhi Research Associate

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 your educational qualifications with the percentage of marks or division, your work experience and the Advertisement Number.
3. Email the filled form to Prof. Amitabh Bhattacharya at [email protected].
4. Write the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/311/2026) in the subject line of the email.
5. Send the email by 16 November 2026, 5.00 p.m.

For questions about eligibility for this post, candidates may contact Prof. Amitabh Bhattacharya at [email protected].

Selection and Interview

IIT Delhi reserves the right to set higher criteria to short-list candidates from among those who meet the advertised qualification and the requirements of the project post. The names of short-listed candidates will be displayed at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted together with the online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed about the online interview.

Important Dates

Important Links