DDU College Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate, Project Associate Posts

The Department of Electronics, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi needs one Research Associate (RA) and two Project Associate-I for the CARS-DRDO funded project "Device Simulation for Advanced GaN HEMT Architectures for Ka band Applications", running up to 31.03.2027 (likely to be extended for next 6 months). The RA gets Rs. 58,000 per month + 30% HRA and a Project Associate-I gets Rs. 25,000 per month + 30% HRA. Applications go by email to [email protected] within 10 days from the date of the advertisement (4 November 2026), which works out to about 14 November 2026 (10 days from 4 November 2026).

About DDU College

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College is a college of the University of Delhi in New Delhi; the stamp on the notice gives its location as Dwarka Sector-3, New Delhi-110078. These posts sit in its Department of Electronics, under a research project led by Professor Manoj Saxena as Principal Investigator. The project, "Device Simulation for Advanced GaN HEMT Architectures for Ka band Applications", is funded under CARS of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defense, Government of India.

Vacancy Details

The advertisement dated 04.11.2026 offers three positions in total.

The notice does not give a category-wise break-up of the posts.

Who Can Apply

Research Associate (RA)

A candidate for the RA post must meet one of these two conditions:

• PhD or equivalent degree in Electronics/Physics (with specialization in Electronics) with at least three research papers (on HEMT) in Science Citation Index (SCI) Journal.
• OR M.E./M. Tech. (with valid NET and/or GATE score) with 3 years of research experience in the field of semiconductor materials device fabrication, characterisation, modelling, and simulation, with at least one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI) Journal.

The age limit printed against both routes is 35 Years. The NET/GATE score and the 3 years of research experience are written only for the M.E./M.Tech. route.

Project Associate-I

The essential qualification is B. Tech./M.Sc. in Electronics/Physics with Electronics / 4 Years B.Sc. in Electronics/Physics. The age limit is 27 Years. The notice does not mention any research experience for this post.

The notice does not print an "as on" date for counting age or any age relaxation. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

• The pay is called a fellowship: Rs. 58,000 per month + 30% HRA for the RA and Rs. 25,000 per month + 30% HRA for each Project Associate-I.
• The position is temporary and for a period up to 31.03.2027, likely to be extended for next 6 months.
• If the candidate's performance is found unsatisfactory, the position can be terminated with 1 month's notice.

How to Apply for DDU College Recruitment 2026

Applications are sent by email only, to the Principal Investigator, within 10 days from the date of the advertisement (about 14 November 2026).

1. Prepare your CV.
2. Scan self-attested copies of your educational certificates and mark sheets, class XII onwards.
3. Scan a self-attested copy of your UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE qualified certificate.
4. Scan self-attested proof of research experience, special achievements and publications, if any.
5. Keep all documents as soft copies in PDF format.
6. Email them to the Principal Investigator at [email protected] with the subject "Application for Research Associate (1) and Project Assistant (2) position, CARS-DRDO Project".

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email and called for interview in person. At the interview they must bring the originals of degrees, certificates and date of birth proof, along with any other relevant information such as copies of publications and awards, if applicable. The interview date and venue will be communicated by email to shortlisted candidates; the notice does not print them.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• For any queries regarding the position, candidates may email the PI at [email protected].

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