Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, one of the country's leading engineering institutes, has announced recruitment for Project Associate II and Sr. Project Associate posts under Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/262/2026, with a total of 2 vacancies. The positions are part of a project on an on-chip photonic quantum processor for next generation quantum computing and information processing, run at the Optics and Photonics Centre under the Industrial Research and Development Unit.
IIT Delhi Project Associate and Sr. Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026IITD/IRD/262/2026
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2
Last Date
21 Oct
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About IIT Delhi Project Associate and Sr. Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Advertisement No.
- IITD/IRD/262/2026
- Post Name
- Project Associate II and Sr. Project Associate
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications from Indian nationals are invited)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate II
1
Sr. Project Associate
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate II | 1 |
| Sr. Project Associate | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Associate II1 post
- Qualification
- 1st class B.Tech/BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics
- Experience
- Experience with photonics integrated circuits or optical communication is desirable
Sr. Project Associate1 post
- Qualification
- 1st class M.Tech/ME in Electrical & Communication Engineering or Electrical Engineering with specialization in Optical Communication/microwave Engineering/Nanofabrication OR Doctoral Degree in a related field
- Experience
- Two years of experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Shortlisting based on the advertised qualifications and requirements; IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria and the shortlist will be displayed on the IRD website.
- 2Online Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the online interview details.
Salary Structure
Project Associate II
Pay: Rs. 35,000 p.m. plus HRA @27%
Sr. Project Associate
Pay: Rs. 42,000 p.m. plus HRA @27%
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Associate II | Rs. 35,000 p.m. plus HRA @27% |
| Sr. Project Associate | Rs. 42,000 p.m. plus HRA @27% |
How to Apply
- 1Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website at the official website
- 2Fill the form with complete information on educational qualifications including percentage of marks or division, and details of work experience
- 3Send the duly filled form by email with the advertisement number on the subject line to Prof. Awanish Pandey at [email protected]
- 4Ensure the email reaches on or before 21 October 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Important Details
- 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
- If a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, the salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
- IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates from those satisfying the advertised qualification and requirement, and the shortlist will be displayed on the IRD website.
- The project is On-chip photonic quantum processor for next generation quantum computing information processing, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (NQM).
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What should the subject line of the email be?
The email carrying the application must have the advertisement number on the subject line and be sent to Prof. Awanish Pandey at [email protected].
Can a candidate apply for both the Project Associate II and Sr. Project Associate posts?
The notification does not restrict candidates to one post, but each application must be sent separately by email with the advertisement number on the subject line.
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