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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Principal Project Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Delhi website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company Name	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Post Name	Principal Project Scientist
No of Posts	1
Advt No	IITD/IRD/044/2026
Salary	Rs.75,600 – 1,01,610/- Per Month plus HRA @ 27%
Qualification	PhD in Atmospheric Sciences / Climate Sciences / Oceanography
Notification Date	13 February 2026
Last Date for Apply	27 February 2026
Official Website	https://ird.iitd.ac.in/

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Principal Project Scientist	1

Eligibility Criteria

PhD with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the Atmospheric Sci./Climate Sci. / Oceanography.
Essential Experience: Experience with analysis of extreme weather and climate events (will be judged from papers and PhD thesis work) AND excellent English Communication skills. Familiarity with Python/R tools for climate data analysis is also required.
Desirable: Climate modeling experience.

Salary / Stipend

Salary: Rs.75,600 – 1,01,610/- Per Month plus HRA @ 27%

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	13 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 February 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting
Online Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website.
Fill the application form carefully with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc.
Submit the duly filled form by e-mail with advertisement No. on the subject line to Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar at email id: [email protected].
The last date for submitting the completed applications by e-mail is 27 February 2026 by 6.00 p.m.

Important Links

Link Name	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here

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IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply until 27 February 2026 by 6:00 p.m. through email. Applicants should complete the application before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. Refer to the official notification for detailed instructions and eligibility requirements.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1 vacancy has been announced for Principal Project Scientist. Candidates should check the official notification for post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, reservation rules, and other important recruitment details.

Q3. What is the eligibility qualification required?

Candidates must possess PhD in Atmospheric Science/Climate Science/Oceanography as specified in the official notification. Applicants should verify educational qualifications, experience requirements, and other eligibility conditions before applying to ensure they meet all criteria.

Q4. What is the salary for the selected candidates?

Selected candidates will receive a salary of Rs.75,600 – 1,01,610/- Per Month plus HRA @ 27% as per the notification. Additional allowances, benefits, or increments may be applicable depending on the organization’s rules and the nature of the post.

Q5. What is the selection process?

The selection process includes shortlisting and online interview as mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should carefully review the recruitment stages and prepare accordingly for each stage of the selection procedure.

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