{"id":2363,"date":"2026-10-15T11:46:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/123.aeopl.co.in\/?p=2363"},"modified":"2026-10-16T07:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:26:06","slug":"iit-delhi-senior-project-scientist-recruitment-2026-apply-online-3073886","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/123.aeopl.co.in\/iit-delhi-senior-project-scientist-recruitment-2026-apply-online-3073886\/","title":{"rendered":"IIT Delhi Senior Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released the recruitment notification for 1 vacancy for the Sr. Project Scientist post on a project-based engagement. The tenure is upto 25 May 2027 or renewable yearly or upto duration of the project, whichever is earlier, with a pay of Rs. 60,750 &#8211; Rs. 79,260 per month. plus HRA @27%. Candidates applying for the Sr. Project Scientist post must possess a 1st class M.Tech or equivalent degree in Atmospheric Sciences or Energy Science. Applicants should download Form No. IRD\/REC-4, fill it completely, and send the application by email with advertisement No. IITD\/IRD\/290\/2026 on the subject line on or before 30 October 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting based on criteria followed by an online interview.<\/p>\n<h2>IIT Delhi Sr. Project Scientist at a Glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"scrollable-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Organisation<\/td>\n<td>Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advertisement No.<\/td>\n<td>IITD\/IRD\/290\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Department<\/td>\n<td>Dept. of Energy Science and Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Project<\/td>\n<td>Study of the Long-term Trends and Co-variability in Wind, Solar and Precipitation Resources in different states of India and the Relationship between them. (RP04589N)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Funding Agency<\/td>\n<td>Renew Power<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tenure<\/td>\n<td>Upto 25\/05\/2027 (renewable yearly or upto duration of the project, whichever is earlier)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Post Name(s)<\/td>\n<td>Sr. Project Scientist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vacancies<\/td>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 60,750 &#8211; 62,570, 64,450 &#8211; 66,380 &#8211; 68,370, 70,420 &#8211; 72,530 &#8211; 74,710, 76,950 &#8211; 79,260 \/- p.m. plus HRA @27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age Limit<\/td>\n<td>Not stated in the notice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Fee<\/td>\n<td>Not stated in the notice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Job Location<\/td>\n<td>New Delhi &#8211; 110016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Mode<\/td>\n<td>Email<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date<\/td>\n<td><strong>30\/10\/2026 by 5.00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Vacancy Details<\/h2>\n<p>The recruitment notification announces a total of 1 vacancy for the Sr. Project Scientist position under the specified project in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"scrollable-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Post Name<\/th>\n<th>Vacancies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sr. Project Scientist<\/td>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Who Can Apply<\/h2>\n<p>Candidates applying for the position must meet the essential educational qualifications required for the project appointment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"scrollable-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Post<\/th>\n<th>Essential Qualification Required<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sr. Project Scientist<\/td>\n<td>1st class M.Tech or equivalent degree in Atmospheric Sciences or Energy Science.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge on numerical weather forecasting (WRF), large climate data analysis, and proficiency in software tools such as Python and MATLAB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Age Relaxation<\/h3>\n<p>A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC\/ST Candidates.<\/p>\n<h2>Pay and Tenure<\/h2>\n<p>The consolidated fellowship and pay slabs range from Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 79,260 per month plus HRA @27%, distributed across pay slabs: Rs. 60,750 &#8211; 62,570, Rs. 64,450 &#8211; 66,380 &#8211; 68,370, Rs. 70,420 &#8211; 72,530 &#8211; 74,710, and Rs. 76,950 &#8211; 79,260. The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. In case of selection of a retired\/superannuated government employee, his\/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.<\/p>\n<h2>IIT Delhi Sr. Project Scientist Job Description<\/h2>\n<p>The selected candidate will work on the research project titled &#8220;Study of the Long-term Trends and Co-variability in Wind, Solar and Precipitation Resources in different states of India and the Relationship between them&#8221; (RP04589N) funded by Renew Power, focusing on large climate data analysis, numerical weather forecasting, and wind, solar, and precipitation resource trends.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply for IIT Delhi Sr. Project Scientist<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Download Form No. IRD\/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http:\/\/ird.iitd.ac.in\/rec).<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the downloaded Form No. IRD\/REC-4 completely with details of work experience, percentage of marks, and division.<\/li>\n<li>Attach required supporting documents regarding educational qualifications and experience.<\/li>\n<li>Send the completed application by email to Prof. K. Ravi Kumar at email id: <strong><a href=\"mailto:krk@dese.iitd.ac.in\">krk@dese.iitd.ac.in<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the advertisement number <strong>IITD\/IRD\/290\/2026<\/strong> is mentioned on the subject line of the email.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the application via email on or before <strong>30\/10\/2026 by 5.00 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Selection and Interview<\/h2>\n<p>IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualification and requirement of the project. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for online interview with the online interview details displayed on the web link (http:\/\/iitd.iitd.ac.in\/shortlisted).<\/p>\n<h2>Important Dates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"scrollable-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Date of Advertisement<\/td>\n<td>14\/10\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Last Date<\/td>\n<td><strong>30\/10\/2026 by 5.00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Important Instructions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must mention Advertisement No. IITD\/IRD\/290\/2026 on the subject line of the email application.<\/li>\n<li>Applications must be submitted strictly via email to <a href=\"mailto:krk@dese.iitd.ac.in\">krk@dese.iitd.ac.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A 5% relaxation of marks is applicable for SC\/ST candidates.<\/li>\n<li>In case of selection of a retired\/superannuated government employee, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.<\/li>\n<li>Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the online interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Important Links<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"scrollable-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Link<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ird.iitd.ac.in\/api\/uploadsProjectPositions\/project_position_1791979086811_64bp53p.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Notification PDF<\/a><\/td>\n<td>View the official advertisement details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/ird.iitd.ac.in\/rec\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Form (Form No. IRD\/REC-4)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Download application form from IRD website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/ird.iitd.ac.in\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Visit IIT Delhi official portal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"faq-section\">\n<h2 class=\"faq-heading\">IIT Delhi Senior Project Scientist (Energy Science and Engineering) Recruitment 2026 &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-container\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q1. What is the post available under IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>The available post is Sr. Project Scientist under the Department of Energy Science and Engineering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q2. How many vacancies are available in this notification?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>There is 1 vacancy available for the Sr. Project Scientist post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q3. What is the last date to apply for IIT Delhi Sr. Project Scientist?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>The last date to submit completed applications by email is 30\/10\/2026 by 5.00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q4. What is the essential qualification required for the Sr. Project Scientist post?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>Candidates must have a 1st class M.Tech or equivalent degree in Atmospheric Sciences or Energy Science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q5. What is the salary offered for this position?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>The consolidated fellowship ranges from Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 79,260 per month plus HRA @27% depending on the pay slab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q6. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>The notification does not mention any application fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q7. How can I apply for the Sr. Project Scientist position?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>Candidates must download Form No. IRD\/REC-4 from the IRD website and send the completed application by email to <a href=\"mailto:krk@dese.iitd.ac.in\">krk@dese.iitd.ac.in<\/a> with the advertisement number in the subject line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q8. What is the selection process for this recruitment?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>Candidates are shortlisted based on criteria set by IIT Delhi, and shortlisted applicants will be called for an online interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q9. Is this position permanent or on contract?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-question\">Q10. What must be written in the subject line of the email application?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>Applicants must include advertisement number IITD\/IRD\/290\/2026 on the subject line of the email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released the recruitment notification for 1 vacancy for the Sr. Project Scientist post on a project-based engagement. The tenure is upto 25 May 2027 or renewable yearly or upto duration of the project, whichever is earlier, with a pay of Rs. 60,750 &#8211; Rs. 79,260 per month. 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