Project Assistant (Technical) under Industrial Research & Development Unit

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016

Apply Deadline

03 Sep 2026

🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	B.A. (bachelor-degree), B.Tech (btech)
Number of Vacancies	2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹39,420 - ₹51,420 Per Month
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	Dedicated research experience in relevant fields is required.
Application Fee	- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Project Assistant (Tech) position under the Industrial Research & Development Unit (IRD) at IIT Delhi.
- Appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable annually or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier.
- Project focuses on 'Investigating Cultural Hegemony: Large Language Models Access in Indian States' funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
- Project duration: Up to 29th March 2029.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BTech) or a related discipline with dedicated research experience.
- Experience with Indian languages in computational settings and hands-on exposure to LLMs (Large Language Models) is mandatory.
- Responsible AI expertise in multilingual Indian language alignment and model interpretability is required.
- Familiarity with foundational NLP tasks, strong analytical and programming skills, and passion for advancing Indian language AI are essential.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for an online interview.
- Final selection will be based on interview performance and adherence to advertised qualifications.
- 5% relaxation in marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
- Selection criteria may vary for government employees as per IRD rules.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All (with 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates)

📂 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form (Form No. IRD/REC4) downloaded from the IRD website.
- Complete information regarding educational qualifications, marks percentage, and work experience details.
- Documents to be submitted via email to Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty at chak.tanmoy.iitd@gmail.com with the subject line including advertisement number.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Project Assistant (Technical) position at IIT Delhi?

The last date to submit the completed application is 3rd September 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Project Assistant (Technical) position?

There are 2 vacancies for the Project Assistant (Technical) position under the specified project.

Q. What is the salary range for the Project Assistant (Technical) position at IIT Delhi?

The salary range is Rs. 39,420 to Rs. 51,420 per month, as per the pay matrix provided in the notification.

Q. Is there any relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates for this position?

Yes, a 5% relaxation in marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates as per the notification.

Q. Where should I submit my application for the Project Assistant (Technical) position?

Applications must be submitted via email to Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty at chak.tanmoy.iitd@gmail.com with the subject line including the advertisement number.