Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is recruiting for 1 vacancy for the post of Project Director under advertisement number IITD/IRD/271/2026. Eligible candidates can apply by email on or before 22 October 2026 by downloading Form No. IRD/REC-4 and submitting the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications and work experience, mentioning the Advertisement Number on the subject line of the email. The appointment is on a contractual basis, with a pay of Rs. 1,94,400 - Rs. 2,53,640 per month. plus HRA @ 30%. Candidates must possess a Ph.D and M.Tech from the Top five Institutes in the NIRF Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 and a minimum of 15 years of experience. The selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications followed by an online interview.
Where and How to Send
Applications must be sent by email to [email protected] with the Advertisement Number on the subject line. Candidates are required to download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) and submit the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications, percentage of marks/division, and details of work experience.
The last date for submitting the completed applications by email is 22/10/2026 by 5.00 p.m.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification Required | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Director | 1 | Ph.D and M.Tech from the Top five Institutes in the NIRF Ranking of the last three years, with an outstanding academic record of a minimum CGPA of 8.0. Minimum of 15 years of experience after post-graduation, with at least 5+ years in project consulting or principal scientist roles. (Desirable: Experienced in coordinating research project activities, managing and supervising teams, and conducting inter-disciplinary research; able to carry out inductive and deductive research using both qualitative and quantitative research methods; published research in Scopus-indexed journals; outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to coordinate with senior-level stakeholders). | Rs. 1,94,400 - 2,00,230 - 2,06,240 - 2,12,430 - 2,18,800 - 2,25,360 - 2,32,120 - 2,39,040 - 2,46,250 - 2,53,640/- p.m. plus HRA @ 30% |
Selection Process
Short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview. IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualification and requirement of the project post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 08/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Applications by Email | 22/10/2026 by 5.00 p.m. |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View the official advertisement notification |
| Official Website | Visit the IIT Delhi IRD website |