Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), a premier engineering and research institute in New Delhi, has announced recruitment for the post of Junior Research Fellow, with one vacancy to be filled. This is a project-based research position under the Department of Physics, where the selected fellow will contribute to a sponsored study on the solar atmosphere and the role of magnetohydrodynamic waves in plasma heating.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026IITD/ IRD/ 255/ 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
09 Oct
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Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed09 Oct
About IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Advertisement No.
- IITD/ IRD/ 255/ 2026
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Qualifying NET/ GATE test in Physics
- Pay Scale
- As per CSIR Guidelines
- Tenure
- One year, project-based, on contract basis
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow
BS/ MS/ M.Sc/ BE/ B.Tech or equivalent degree with 55% marks and passing of NET/ GATE test in Physics. Desirable: Experience in programming, including C/C++ or Fortran.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | BS/ MS/ M.Sc/ BE/ B.Tech or equivalent degree with 55% marks and passing of NET/ GATE test in Physics. Desirable: Experience in programming, including C/C++ or Fortran. |
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years
Age Relaxation
Up to 5 years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women and Physically Handicapped candidates
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened and only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview.
- 2Online Interview
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed online.
Salary Structure
As per CSIR Guidelines
How to Apply
- 1Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website
- 2Fill the form with complete information on educational qualifications, percentage of marks and work experience
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph
- 4Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
- 5Email the completed application and documents to [email protected] before 09-10-2026, 5:00 PM
- 6Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Complete bio-data
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only by email to [email protected] and must reach by 5:00 PM on 09-10-2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview.
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
- The position is on a project basis under the Industrial Research and Development Unit, IIT Delhi.
Project Details
The Junior Research Fellow will work on a project on the solar atmosphere (project code RP05081G) under Prof. Nilan Yadav, Department of Physics, IIT Delhi.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What project will the Junior Research Fellow work on?
The fellowship is for a project on the solar atmosphere, project code RP05081G, under the Department of Physics at IIT Delhi.
Will every applicant be interviewed?
No. Applications are first shortlisted, and only shortlisted candidates are called for the online interview.
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