IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIT Delhi is hiring 1 Project Scientist in the School of Public Policy. If you have a postgraduate degree in Economics with first class or equivalent and at least 1 year of research experience, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 19 June 2026, 5:00 PM. Salary ranges from Rs. 47,790 to Rs. 62,350 per month plus 30% HRA.

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/136/2026 for a Project Scientist appointment under the project Support to Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi for Enhancing India's Science Technology Policy Analysis Capabilities. The project is sponsored by R.O. Tata Trust, Mumbai and runs in the School of Public Policy. The role is research-heavy, with work on agricultural production footprints, productivity, crop diversification and economic welfare.

The appointment is contractual with consolidated pay. It can be renewed yearly or continue up to the project duration, whichever is earlier. The project duration shown in the notification is up to 28 February 2030.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need a postgraduate degree (Master's or equivalent) in Economics.
• Marks: The degree should be with first class or equivalent.
• Experience: You need a minimum of 1 year of research experience.

Required Skills

• Research reading: Strong ability to read research papers and prepare thorough literature reviews.
• Data work: Experience with large panel or longitudinal datasets.
• GIS work: Experience with GIS, geospatial data analysis and spatial visualisation.
• Programming: Strong programming skills in R or Python and working knowledge of STATA.

Desirable Skills

• Reproducible research: Experience with Git or GitHub will be useful.
• Economics methods: Understanding of welfare economics or equilibrium displacement models is desirable.
• Research output: Ability to create publication-quality tables and research outputs will help in this role.

Salary

• Consolidated fellowship/pay range: Rs. 47,790 to Rs. 62,350 per month.
• HRA: 30% HRA is payable in addition to the monthly amount.
• The salary may progress through the notified slabs: Rs. 47,790, Rs. 49,220, Rs. 50,700, Rs. 52,220, Rs. 53,790, Rs. 55,400, Rs. 57,060, Rs. 58,770, Rs. 60,530 and Rs. 62,350.
• The appointment is contractual and renewable yearly or up to the project duration.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official IIT Delhi notification.
• The application has to be sent by email with the required form and supporting details.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

IIT Delhi will select candidates through shortlisting and online interview. The notification does not mention any written exam.

1. Application screening: IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria for shortlisting from eligible candidates.
2. Shortlist display: Names of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the IRD website with online interview details.
3. Online interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for the interview.
4. Document verification: Educational qualification, experience, category status and other documents may be checked before appointment.

SC/ST candidates may get relaxation of marks as per the notification.

How to Apply

1. Download Form No. IRD/REG-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website at ird.iitd.ac.in/rec.
2. Fill in complete details of education, marks, division and work experience.
3. Prepare a brief statement of research interests and relevant experience.
4. Add the names and contact details of two references.
5. Email the completed application to tiestathakur@iitd.ac.in.
6. Mention the advertisement number in the email subject line.
7. Send the email before 19 June 2026, 5:00 PM.

For eligibility clarification, the notification asks candidates to contact Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar or Prof. Tiesta Thakur at tiestathakur@iitd.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 4 June 2026
• Application Start: 4 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 19 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Online Interview Date: To be announced
• Project Duration: Up to 28 February 2030

• Assist with data management for research on agricultural production patterns in India
• Carry out econometric analysis related to productivity, crop diversification and welfare
• Work on spatial and GIS-based analysis using geospatial datasets
• Read research papers and prepare literature reviews for the project team
• Use R or Python, STATA and related tools for reproducible research work
• Prepare publication-quality tables, visualisations and research outputs
• Coordinate with the School of Public Policy project investigators and follow IIT Delhi IRD rules