IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 1st class M.Tech. or M.S. in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience in structural design, steel structures, and experimental testing is preferred.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is recruiting for 1 Junior Research Fellow position to work on a high-impact project involving multi-scale modelling of steel-framed building connections. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of ₹37,000 plus 27% HRA, provided they hold a first-class M.Tech. or M.S. in Structural Engineering. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to conduct advanced research under the Department of Civil Engineering at a premier global institute. It is an ideal post for researchers looking to specialize in structural design and experimental testing within a well-funded academic environment.
- The appointment is on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or until the project completion in May 2029.
- Candidates from CFTIs with a CGPA above 8.0 may be exempted from the mandatory NET/GATE requirement.
- A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks is applicable for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories.
- Applications must be submitted via email to the Project Investigator by the 29th July 2026 deadline.
- Selection is based on initial shortlisting followed by a convenient online interview process.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000 per month plus 27% HRA as per IRD norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting Online Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates Standard IRD norms apply for retired government employees
How to Apply
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the official IIT Delhi IRD website.
- Fill the application form with complete details regarding education and work experience.
- Ensure the subject line of your email contains the Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/177/2026.
- Email the completed form and supporting documents to Prof. Svetha Venkatachari at svethav@iitd.ac.in.
- Submit the application before the closing time of 5:00 PM on 29th July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) receives a consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000 per month plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Applicants must have a 1st class M.Tech. or M.S. (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
Yes, the NET/GATE requirement may be relaxed for graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA higher than 8.000.