IIT Delhi JRF Recruitment 2026 – Junior Research Fellow Vacancy

IIT Delhi JRF Recruitment 2026 – Junior Research Fellow Vacancy

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a Department of Biotechnology (DBT) funded research project. Eligible candidates with qualifications in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, and related disciplines can apply through email before the prescribed deadline.

Organization Details

Project Details

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• M.Sc. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 60% Marks or CGPA 7.0 and above on a 10-point scale.

• Must have qualified:

  • NET, or

  • GATE, or

  • Any National-Level JRF Eligibility Test.

Required Skills

Candidates should have experience in:

• Electronic structure calculations.

• Molecular modelling.

• Molecular dynamics simulations.

• Programming skills in C++ and Python.

• Strong foundation in mathematics.

Special Provision

The requirement of NET/GATE qualification for JRF selection may be relaxed for candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA above 8.0 (80% marks).

Salary Details

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

1. Application screening.

2. Shortlisting of eligible candidates.

3. Online interview.

4. Final selection based on academic qualifications, research experience, and interview performance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website.

2. Fill in all required details regarding:

   • Educational qualifications

   • Marks/CGPA

   • Research experience

   • Technical skills

3. Email the completed application form along with relevant documents.

Application Email

• Email ID: tkarmakar@iitd.ac.in

• Mention Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/133/2026 in the email subject line.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The appointment is purely temporary and project-based.

• The position is renewable annually based on performance and project requirements.

• IIT Delhi reserves the right to apply higher criteria for shortlisting candidates.

• Details of shortlisted candidates will be published on the IIT Delhi IRD website.

• SC/ST candidates may receive a 5% relaxation in marks as per institute norms.

• Retired/superannuated government employees may also be considered as per IIT Delhi rules.

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This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in computational chemistry, molecular modelling, biomolecular interactions, nanocluster research, and scientific computing to work on a cutting-edge DBT-funded research project at IIT Delhi. Eligible candidates are advised to submit their applications before 10 June 2026 (5:00 PM).