IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Posts

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• Updated February 17, 2026 09:48 AM
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• Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Principal Project Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Delhi website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Overview

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Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• PhD with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the Atmospheric Sci./Climate Sci. / Oceanography.
• Essential Experience: Experience with analysis of extreme weather and climate events (will be judged from papers and PhD thesis work) AND excellent English Communication skills. Familiarity with Python/R tools for climate data analysis is also required.
• Desirable: Climate modeling experience.

Salary / Stipend

• Salary: Rs.75,600 – 1,01,610/- Per Month plus HRA @ 27%

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Selection Process

• Shortlisting
• Online Interview

How to Apply

• Candidates who wish to apply for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.
• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website.
• Fill the application form carefully with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc.
• Submit the duly filled form by e-mail with advertisement No. on the subject line to Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar at email id: [email protected].
• The last date for submitting the completed applications by e-mail is 27 February 2026 by 6.00 p.m.

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Q2. How many vacancies are available in IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?

• A total of 1 vacancy has been announced for Principal Project Scientist. Candidates should check the official notification for post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, reservation rules, and other important recruitment details.

Q3. What is the eligibility qualification required?

• Candidates must possess PhD in Atmospheric Science/Climate Science/Oceanography as specified in the official notification. Applicants should verify educational qualifications, experience requirements, and other eligibility conditions before applying to ensure they meet all criteria.

Q4. What is the salary for the selected candidates?

• Selected candidates will receive a salary of Rs.75,600 – 1,01,610/- Per Month plus HRA @ 27% as per the notification. Additional allowances, benefits, or increments may be applicable depending on the organization’s rules and the nature of the post.

Q5. What is the selection process?

• The selection process includes shortlisting and online interview as mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should carefully review the recruitment stages and prepare accordingly for each stage of the selection procedure.