IIT Delhi Project Assistant Mech Engg Recruitment 2026

IIT Delhi Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), through its Industrial Research and Development (IRD) Unit, is hiring a Project Assistant (Technical) for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The post sits under a research project titled Design and development of nanocomposite filler rods for welding of high strength 7xxx series Al alloys (project code RP04669G), which is funded by the Naval Research Board. The project is led by Prof. Sivanandam Aravindan.

This is a walk-in test / interview, so there is no online form. The notice is strict about where your master's degree comes from: it must be from an NIT or an IIT, with a CGPA above 8.00. If you studied mechanical, metallurgical or materials engineering at one of these institutes and want hands-on welding and alloy research work in Delhi, this post fits you well.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Nature of appointment: Purely contractual on a consolidated pay, renewed every year or up to the end of the project, whichever comes first.
• Project tenure: The project currently runs up to 26 February 2027, so the job is tied to that timeline.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can appear for the walk-in.
• Marks relaxation: SC/ST candidates may get a 5% relaxation in marks.
• Retired employees: If a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, the pay is fixed as per IRD norms.
• Existing IIT Delhi staff: Anyone already working at the Institute or IRD will be interviewed only if their application is forwarded by their own establishment or section.

Application Submission Notes

Bring a filled-in Form No. IRD/REC-4 to the walk-in. You can download this form from the IRD website (ird.iitd.ac.in/rec). The form should show your marks percentage for every exam you passed, your work experience and a recent passport-size photo.

The walk-in is held at Room 306G (Third Floor), Academic Complex West (99B), IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, from 3:30 p.m. onwards. Carry your original academic and professional certificates, because they will be checked on the spot. For any doubt about eligibility, write to abhowmik@iitd.ac.in before the walk-in day.