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  • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1 Principal Project Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their application via Email. The last date to send the application email is 16-03-2026.
  • In this article, you'll find the Principal Project Scientist recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, email application procedure, and direct links to the official notification.

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company NameIndian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Post NamePrincipal Project Scientist
No of Posts1
Advt NoIITD/IRD/059/2026
SalaryRs. 75,600 - 1,01,610 per month plus HRA @ 30%
QualificationPhD in Social Science (Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography preferred) with First Class or equivalent
Age LimitNot specified
Last Date16 March 2026
Apply ModeEmail
Job TypeContract

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

  • Candidates should download and read the IIT Delhi Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
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IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal Posts
Principal Project Scientist1
Total1

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

  • PhD in Social Science (Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography preferred)
  • First Class or equivalent
  • Essential Experience: Assessments of human vulnerability, climate adaptation, or environment-human interactions
  • Demonstrated capacity to conduct in-depth field work for primary data collection
  • Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality academic publications
  • Desirable: Understanding of climate change and its human/social/economic impacts

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

CategoryFee
AllNo application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

  • Age Limit: Not specified
  • Age Relaxation: 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend

  • Consolidated Pay: Rs. 75,600 - 1,01,610 per month
  • HRA: 30%
  • Renewal: Yearly, up to project duration (Upto 31-05-2028)

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

EventDate
Application Deadline16 March 2026
Project Duration31 May 2028
Last Date to Apply16 March 2026

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

  • Short-listing of eligible candidates based on advertised qualifications
  • Online Interview (details displayed on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted)

How to Apply

  • Candidates who wish to apply for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
  • Read the official notification carefully before applying.
  • Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
  • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
  • Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
  • Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
  • Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 16 March 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

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Q2. What are the essential qualifications for the Principal Project Scientist role?

  • Candidates must possess a PhD in Social Science (Sociology, Anthropology, or Human Geography preferred) with First Class or equivalent, along with relevant experience in assessments of human vulnerability, climate adaptation, or environment-human interactions.

Q3. What is the salary offered for this position?

  • The selected candidate will receive a consolidated pay ranging from Rs. 75,600 to Rs. 1,01,610 per month, plus HRA at 30%.

Q5. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

  • No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category of candidates.

Q8. Does IIT Delhi offer any age relaxation for reserved categories?

  • While the general age limit is not specified, a 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

Q10. What documents are required to be submitted with the application?

  • You need to attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
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