IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

IIT Delhi has released a notification for 1 Project Scientist post under the Industrial Research & Development (IRD) Unit. Candidates with a PhD, M.Sc., or MA in climate adaptation, environmental sciences, marine sciences, or development studies can apply by email. Last date to apply is 16 April 2026 by 5:00 PM. The consolidated salary ranges from Rs. 47,790 to Rs. 62,350 per month.

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), through its Industrial Research & Development Unit, has invited applications for 1 Project Scientist position under the project titled "Seeding a National Framework for Coral Reef Stress and Community Vulnerability Assessment as a Precursor to a South Asia Regional Initiative." This is a contractual position under Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/081/2026, funded by the R.D. Tata Trust Grant. The project is based in the School of Public Policy under the guidance of Prof. Monika Makwana. If you have a strong background in environmental or marine sciences, this is a great opportunity to work at one of India's top research institutions.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a PhD, M.Sc., or MA in climate adaptation, environmental sciences, marine sciences, development studies, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum Marks: You must have scored at least 75% marks throughout your academic career (from Class 12th onwards).
• SC/ST Relaxation: 5% relaxation in marks is available for SC/ST candidates.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated salary starting from Rs. 47,790 per month, which can go up to Rs. 62,350 per month based on annual increments.
• The full pay slab is: Rs. 47,790 - 49,220 - 50,700 - 52,220 - 53,790 - 55,400 - 57,060 - 58,770 - 60,530 - 62,350 per month.
• The appointment is contractual, renewable yearly or up to the project duration (up to 05 February 2028), whichever is earlier.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be done through an online interview:

1. Short-listing: IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates beyond the advertised qualification. Short-listed names will be displayed on the IRD website at ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted.
2. Online Interview: Only short-listed candidates will be called for an online interview.

How to Apply

1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website at ird.iitd.ac.in/rec.
2. Fill in the form completely with your educational qualifications, percentage of marks, and work experience details.
3. Send the filled form by email to Prof. Monika Makwana at makwana92@sopp.iitd.ac.in.
4. Write the Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/081/2026 in the subject line of your email.
5. Submit before 16 April 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 01 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Email): 16 April 2026, 5:00 PM
• Project Duration: Up to 05 February 2028

• Conduct research on coral reef stress and community vulnerability assessment
• Assist in developing a national framework for coral reef monitoring in India
• Prepare research papers, reports, and project documentation
• Work with the Principal Investigator on data collection and field surveys
• Handle data analysis using scientific tools and methodologies
• Manage coordination with partner institutions across South Asia
• Present research findings at conferences and project review meetings