IIT Delhi Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026

IIT Delhi has released notification for 1 Project Technical Support post under an ICMR-funded research project in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Candidates with a Graduate degree + 3 years experience or PG in relevant field can apply by email. Last date to apply is 17 April 2026. Salary is Rs. 28,000 per month plus 30% HRA.

IIT Delhi Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has invited applications for 1 Project Technical Support post under the project titled "Elucidating Mycobacterial Glycan-Macrophage Interactions to Identify Novel Biomarkers and Develop Advanced Diagnostics for Tuberculosis" (Project Code: RM00046G). This research project is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project. If you have a background in science, engineering, or IT, this is a good opportunity to work on cutting-edge TB diagnostics research at one of India's top institutes.

Who Can Apply?

You need to meet one of the following qualification requirements:

Option 1: General Graduates

• Qualification: Three-year Graduate degree in a relevant subject or field
• Experience: Three years of relevant work experience

Option 2: Post Graduates

• Qualification: Post Graduate (PG) degree in a relevant subject or field
• Experience: No specific experience requirement mentioned beyond PG

Option 3: Engineering / IT / CS Graduates

• Qualification: First Class in a four-year Graduate degree in Engineering, IT, or Computer Science
• Experience: Three years of relevant work experience

Note: 5% relaxation in marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

Salary

• Consolidated salary: Rs. 28,000 per month
• Plus HRA at 30% (approximately Rs. 8,400 per month)
• Total monthly take-home: approximately Rs. 36,400
• In case of selection of a retired or superannuated government employee, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: IIT Delhi will shortlist candidates from those who meet the advertised qualification and requirements. The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the IRD website at ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted.
2. Online Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. You will be informed about the interview date and details.

If you need any clarification about eligibility for this post, you can contact Prof. Akshi Singla at akshi@iitd.ac.in.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Delhi IRD website at ird.iitd.ac.in.
2. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the website.
3. Fill in the form completely with your educational qualifications, percentage of marks, details of work experience, etc.
4. Send the filled form by email to Prof. Akshi Singla at akshi@iitd.ac.in.
5. Write the Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/082/2026 in the subject line of your email.
6. Make sure to submit before the deadline: 17 April 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 April 2026
• Advertisement No.: IITD/IRD/082/2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 17 April 2026, 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced (online interview after shortlisting)

• Assist in laboratory experiments related to tuberculosis biomarker identification and diagnostics development
• Handle technical equipment, instruments, and software used in the research project
• Prepare samples, reagents, and experimental setups as directed by the Principal Investigator
• Maintain records of experiments, data collection, and project documentation
• Monitor inventory of lab supplies and coordinate procurement when needed
• Work with the research team on data analysis and reporting of results