IIT Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Research Associate Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Delhi website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Delhi Research Associate Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

IIT Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS/M.Des or equivalent degree or having 3 years of Research, Teaching and design & Development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/M.E/M.Tech with at least one research paper in science citation (SCI Journal).
• Essential: Person having a strong background in Design Innovation and Development, Human Factors & Ergonomics in wearable robotics, Product Sketching & Ideation, CAD Modeling (for prototyping, fabrication, manufacture), 3D rendering, Prototype fabrication skills (Fabric Stitching, Pattern making, 3D printing), Usability testing, Industrial Design Process methods, Mechanical testing.
• Desirable skills: Candidate with prior knowledge and hands on experience in CAD modeling, 3D printing and Mechanical design / fabrication.

Salary/ Stipend

• Consolidated Fellowship: Rs.58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @ 27%

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Short-listing based on eligibility and requirements
• Online interview for short-listed candidates

General Information / Instructions

• Appointment on contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
• The posts may be downgraded as per discretion of the Selection Committee if none of the candidate is found suitable for the post.
• 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates.
• In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
• IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates.
• Project involves design and development of an exosuit, a soft wearable robotic device, for upper limb augmentation (interdisciplinary: control, brain-machine interface, biomechanics, materials, machine learning, human physiology).

How to Apply

• Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website[](http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi.
• Submit the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc. to Prof. Sitikantha Roy by e-mail.
• Email: [email protected] (with advertisement No. on the subject line) and cc to: [email protected]
• Only short-listed candidates will be informed for online interview.
• For clarification on eligibility, contact Prof. Sitikantha Roy at [email protected]

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