Research Associate – I Recruitment at IIT Delhi 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹58,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Mathematics with a background in Number Theory, plus M.Sc. and B.Sc. with 60% marks/6 CGPA and GATE/NET qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates must have a strong research background in Number Theory and a completed Ph.D. degree.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is recruiting for 1 Research Associate - I position under a prestigious SERB-funded project in the Department of Mathematics. The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹58,000 plus 27% HRA while working on the project 'Zeros of Poincare series'. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics with a strong research background in Number Theory and valid GATE or NET qualifications. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in high-level mathematical research at one of India's premier technical institutions.
- The position is on a contractual basis with a consolidated pay of ₹58,000 per month plus 27% HRA.
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a consistent academic record of at least 60% or 6 CGPA in B.Sc. and M.Sc.
- The application deadline is 17 July 2026, and submissions must be sent via email to the Principal Investigator.
- Selection will be conducted through shortlisting followed by an online interview for eligible candidates.
- The project duration is currently scheduled until 07 March 2027 with possibilities for yearly renewal.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated fellowship of ₹58,000 per month plus HRA @ 27% as per institutional norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting Online Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates Retired government employees' salary fixed as per IRD norms
How to Apply
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the official IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
- Fill the form completely with educational details and work experience.
- Ensure percentage of marks and division are clearly specified.
- Prepare the application with the subject line mentioning Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/157/2026.
- Email the completed application form to Prof. Ekata Saha at ekata@maths.iitd.ac.in.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 17 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Research Associate - I receives a consolidated fellowship of ₹58,000 per month plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, a background in Number Theory, and have qualified GATE (Top 100) or NET (JRF).
There is currently 1 vacancy available for the post of Research Associate - I.