National Institute of Technology Delhi (NIT Delhi) has issued 3 temporary vacancies for Research Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Technical Assistant posts under its 2026 recruitment. Qualifications differ by post, with a Ph.D. required for the Research Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position and a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline for the Technical Assistant post. The notified pay is Rs. 58,000 p.m. + 30% HRA for the first post and Rs. 20,000 p.m. + 30% HRA for the second post. Applications open on 13 August 2026 and must be sent by email on or before 23 October 2026. Selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications followed by an interview.
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
National Institute of Technology Delhi
Post Name(s)
Research Associate I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Technical Assistant (TA)
Total Vacancies
3
Pay
Research Associate I / JRF: Rs. 58,000/- p.m. + 30% HRATechnical Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA
The recruitment offers a total of 3 vacancies for temporary research project positions.
Post Name
Number of Posts
Research Associate I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
Technical Assistant (TA)
2
Total
3
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
NIT Delhi Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
Research Associate I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Ph.D. in a relevant area (Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Physics / Chemistry or an allied discipline), preferably with research background/publications in coatings, ceramics, thermal barrier materials, or high-temperature materials.
Technical Assistant (TA)
Any Graduate – Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Candidates with a background in Science/Engineering and prior laboratory/hands-on experimental experience will be preferred.
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Research Associate I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Rs. 58,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA
Technical Assistant
Rs. 20,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA
The positions are initially for 01 (One) year, extendable/co-terminus with the duration of the project (up to a maximum of 2 years), subject to satisfactory performance.
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications and documents, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply for NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026
Download the application format from the official notification PDF.
Fill out the application form completely and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
Sign the application form.
Prepare self-attested scanned PDF copies of all supporting documents including degree certificates, mark-sheets, experience certificates, and a valid ID proof.
Send the filled application form and supporting documents via email to the Principal Investigator – Dr. Shailesh Mani Pandey at [email protected].
Ensure the subject line of the email reads either “Application for RA-I/JRF Position” or “Application for TA Position” as applicable.
Documents Required
Duly filled Application Format with applicant’s signature and recent photograph
Degree certificates
Mark-sheets
Experience certificates
Valid ID proof
NIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
The positions are purely time-bound and associated with the project titled “Development of Graphene and HfO2 doped Nd2Ce2O7 as a Novel Thermal Barrier Coating Material for Ultracritical High Temperature Applications”.
The project is sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
Selected candidates may be required to work onsite at NIT Delhi, IIT Jodhpur, or other characterisation facilities for hands-on experimentation and sample fabrication.
Willingness for onsite work and associated travel/relocation as directed by the Principal Investigator is mandatory.
Incomplete application forms or missing supporting documents will lead to rejection without consideration.
The last date for receiving applications by email is 23 October 2026.
