IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Optics and Photonics Centre, Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/277/2026

Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Scale

• The consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance at 27% of basic pay is applicable for the entire tenure of the position, which is renewable annually or until project completion (29 January 2031), whichever is earlier. This is a project-funded position under the Department of Science and Technology (National Quantum Mission).

Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification

• Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc. degree with First Class in Physics / Optics / Electronics from a recognized university.
• Essential: Qualified NET or GATE examination.
• Desirable: Prior experience or research exposure in quantum optics and/or quantum key distribution (QKD).
• NET/GATE Relaxation Clause: The requirement of NET/GATE for selection to the JRF post may be relaxed for candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (equivalent to 80% aggregate marks).

Selection Process and Screening Clause

• Short-Listing: IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates from those satisfying the advertised qualifications. The criteria may consider academic performance, relevant research experience, and suitability to the project requirements.
• Publication of Short-List: Short-listed candidates will be displayed on the official web link at IIT Delhi IRD Short-Listed Candidates Page.
• Online Interview: Only short-listed candidates will be informed regarding online interview schedule and details. The interview will be conducted via online mode.
• Note: No Travel Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be paid for appearing in the online interview.

• IIT Delhi IRD Short-Listed Candidates Page ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

How to Apply for IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Post

• Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the official IRD website: IIT Delhi IRD Recruitment Page.
• Fill out the form completely with accurate details of educational qualifications, percentage of marks/division, work experience (if any), and other relevant information.
• Send the completed application form via email to Prof. Parvendra Kumar (Project Investigator). The exact email ID is mentioned in the official notification PDF.
• Mention the advertisement number IITD/IRD/277/2026 on the subject line of the email.
• Ensure the application is submitted on or before 23 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.

• IIT Delhi IRD Recruitment Page ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Required Documents and Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate or Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• M.Sc. Degree Certificate and all Consolidated Mark Sheets in Physics / Optics / Electronics (First Class).
• NET / GATE qualifying certificate or score card.
• CFTI graduation certificate with CGPA above 8.000 (if applying under the NET/GATE relaxation clause).
• Experience certificates on official letterhead, if applicable (preferably in quantum optics or quantum key distribution).
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if claiming reservation).
• Completed and signed Form No. IRD/REC-4.
• Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card).
• All documents should be self-attested and attached as scanned copies along with the email application.

Important Dates

2. What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow post at IIT Delhi?

• The Junior Research Fellow at IIT Delhi Optics and Photonics Centre will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA at 27%. The appointment is renewable annually or until the project duration ends (29 January 2031).

3. What are the educational qualifications required for IIT Delhi JRF recruitment?

• Candidates must hold an M.Sc. degree with First Class in Physics / Optics / Electronics and must have qualified NET or GATE. However, the NET/GATE requirement may be relaxed for candidates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) who have a CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate). Experience in quantum optics or quantum key distribution is desirable but not mandatory.

6. What is the selection process for the IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow?

• The selection process consists of short-listing based on eligibility and project suitability, followed by an online interview for short-listed candidates. The short-list will be published at ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted. IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing than the minimum advertised qualifications.

• ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.