IIT Delhi invites applications by email for 2 posts: Sr. Project Scientist and Principal Project Scientist in Electrical Engineering. Candidates with relevant Master's or PhD qualifications can apply. The last date to send applications is 23 November 2026. Selection involves shortlisting and online interview. Salary ranges from Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 1,01,610 plus HRA.
🎓 Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Experience
Sr. Project Scientist
Master's degree (M-Tech/MS(R)/MCA/MPP or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power engineering, Energy Engineering, Energy Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related discipline, First Class or equivalent; Sound understanding of the Indian power sector - its planning, generation, transmission, distribution, and grid operations ecosystem - along with the regulatory framework governing it; Demonstrated research output in the form of papers, reports, or technical studies
Not specified
Principal Project Scientist
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Public Policy, Economics / Finance, Energy Science, or related discipline [M-Tech in relevant field or Masters in Public Policy (MPP) with 4 years experience may also be considered]; Expertise in electricity markets, quantitative methods, modelling, and forecasting as applied to energy systems; policy framing; Sound understanding of the Indian power sector; Ability to draft research reports, discussion notes, working papers, and policy briefs
4 years experience for candidates with M-Tech in relevant field or Masters in Public Policy (MPP)
4 years experience for candidates with M-Tech in relevant field or Masters in Public Policy (MPP)
Total
2
🗓️Key dates
Last date23 November 2026
Last Date23 November 2026
Notice Date6 November 2026
Last Date for Submitting Applications by Email (5.00 p.m.)23 November 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Sr. Project Scientist, Principal Project Scientist
M.Phil/Ph.D, Post Graduate, MS/MD, MCA
2 Posts
₹60,750 - ₹1,01,610 /month
23-11-2026
The posts are for Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, New Delhi. Qualification required: Sr. Project Scientist: Master's degree (M-Tech/MS(R)/MCA/MPP or equivalent) in Electrical/Power/Energy Engineering, Energy Economics, Public Policy or a closely related discipline, First Class. Principal Project Scientist: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Public Policy, Economics/Finance, Energy Science or related discipline (M-Tech or MPP with 4 years experience may also be considered). The pay is Sr. Project Scientist: Rs. 60,750 to 79,260 p.m. plus HRA @30%; Principal Project Scientist: Rs. 75,600 to 1,01,610 p.m. plus HRA @30%. Selection is by short-listing of eligible candidates (IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria) and online interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
Last date: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 2, in 2 roles
How to apply: By email to [email protected]
Pay: Sr. Project Scientist: Rs. 60,750 to 79,260 p.m. plus HRA @30%; Principal Project Scientist: Rs. 75,600 to 1,01,610 p.m. plus HRA @30%
Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Place: Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, New Delhi
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
IIT Delhi Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. IITD/IRD/318/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
For a retired/superannuated government employee who is selected, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
Appointment on contractual basis with consolidated pay
Renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier
Project duration up to 27/05/2030
How Will IIT Delhi Select Candidates?
Short-listing of eligible candidates (IIT Delhi may fix higher criteria)
Online interview
IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing
Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted with online interview details
Documents to Enclose
Duly filled Form No. IRD/REC-4 with educational qualifications, percentage of marks/division and work experience details
How to Apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 by Email
Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
Fill the form with complete information on educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division and details of work experience.
Send the duly filled form by e-mail to Prof. Abhijit Ramchandra Abhyankar at [email protected].
Write the advertisement number on the subject line of the e-mail.
Submit by 23/11/2026, 5.00 p.m.
Other Points to Note
5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates
Eligibility queries may be sent to Prof. Abhijit Ramchandra Abhyankar at [email protected]
Project: Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in Power Sector (MI03246G), funded by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/318/2026, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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▸What is the last date to apply for IIT Delhi Project Scientist posts?
The last date to apply by email is 23 November 2026.
▸Is there any application fee for IIT Delhi Project Scientist recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
▸What are the required qualifications for the Principal Project Scientist post?
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Public Policy, Economics/Finance, Energy Science or related discipline; M.Tech or MPP with 4 years experience may also be considered.
▸How can candidates apply for these posts?
Candidates must send their applications by email to projectofficerird@iitd.ac.in.
▸What is the salary range for the Sr. Project Scientist post?
The salary ranges from Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 79,260 per month plus HRA @30%.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
