IIT Delhi IRD Project Appointment for Project Administration and Support in Security Applications Recruitment 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) - Industrial Research and Development Unit (IIT Delhi IRD)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	Graduate (graduate)
Number of Vacancies	1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	Consolidated fellowship: Rs. 29,290 - 30,170 - 31,080 - 32,010 - 32,970 - 33,961 - 34,980 - 36,030 - 37,100 - 38,220 per month plus HRA @ 27%.
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	Five years of work experience in project administration, management, support, accounting, documentation, or training.
Application Fee	• No explicit application fee mentioned in the job notification.: ['The advertisement does not state any financial requirement for submitting an application.', 'Candidates are instructed to download the form (IRD/REC-4) from the IIT Delhi website and submit it via email.', 'No mention of processing fees, registration costs, or any other monetary obligations.']

📄 Details & Description

- Project title: Development of PIJF for security applications under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Consolidated fellowship with yearly renewal or up to project duration (whichever is earlier).
- Location: IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
- Project duration: Up to 29.04.2028.
- Post: Project Administration and Support (Tech.)
- Department: Department of Material Science & Engineering, IIT Delhi.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Qualification: Graduate degree (any discipline).
- Experience: Five years of work experience in project administration, management, support, accounting, documentation, or training.
- Knowledge/Experience: Familiarity with research project administration, workflow coordination, and experience in funding agency coordination with government departments.
- Relaxation: 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisting based on educational qualifications, experience, and project requirements.
- Shortlisted candidates' names will be displayed on the IRD website shortlist page (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted).
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates only.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All (with 5% relaxation for SC/ST in marks).

📂 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form (Form No. IRD/REC-4) downloaded from the IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
- Educational qualification details (percentage/marks, division).
- Work experience details (duration, roles, responsibilities).
- Advertisement number in the email subject line.

💳 Application Fee Details

• No explicit application fee mentioned in the job notification.: ['The advertisement does not state any financial requirement for submitting an application.', 'Candidates are instructed to download the form (IRD/REC-4) from the IIT Delhi website and submit it via email.', 'No mention of processing fees, registration costs, or any other monetary obligations.']

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the project appointment at IIT Delhi?

The last date to submit the completed application is 05 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Q. What is the salary range for the Project Administration and Support (Tech.) post?

The consolidated fellowship ranges from Rs. 29,290 to Rs. 38,220 per month, plus HRA @ 27%.

Q. What is the required work experience for this position?

Candidates must have five years of work experience in project administration, management, support, accounting, documentation, or training.

Q. How will the shortlisting process work for this project appointment?

Shortlisting will be done based on educational qualifications, experience, and project requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via the IRD website shortlist page (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) and will undergo an online interview.

Q. Is there any relaxation in eligibility criteria for SC/ST candidates?

Yes, 5% relaxation in marks is granted to SC/ST candidates.