The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has opened a fresh hiring drive for its Photonics and spectroscopy research group, giving science and engineering graduates a chance to join a sponsored research project at one of India’s premier technical institutes. The openings combine a healthy monthly stipend with hands-on exposure to advanced laser and Raman spectroscopy instrumentation, making them attractive for candidates who want to build a research career before pursuing a doctorate or industry role.
With only three posts on offer across two designations, competition is expected to be sharp, so applicants who already meet the qualifying exam requirement and can show relevant laboratory exposure should apply well ahead of the closing date rather than waiting until the last moment. This article breaks down the vacancy split, eligibility, stipend, and the exact application steps so you do not miss any requirement.
IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Post(s)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA)
Total Vacancies
3 (JRF: 1, RA: 2)
Advertisement Number
Not specified in the notification
Application Mode
Email submission
Start/End Dates
Advertised 10 September 2026; last date 25 September 2026
For the Junior Research Fellow post, candidates need a first-class M.Sc. in Physics or Photonics, or a first-class B.E./B.Tech in Engineering or Physics, along with a valid national-level qualifying exam such as GATE or UGC-NET; graduates of CFTIs with a CGPA above 8.0 are exempted from the NET/GATE requirement. Prior exposure to spectroscopic instrumentation and Raman spectroscopy is treated as a desirable, though not mandatory, advantage. For the Research Associate post, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Computer Science, and candidates who understand lasers and photodetectors, have hands-on spectroscopic instrumentation experience, and can show at least two SCI-indexed publications along with patent or technical report writing experience will be preferred during shortlisting.
Selection Process
Screening of applications against the minimum qualification and experience criteria for each post
Shortlisting of eligible candidates by the project supervisor and department
Online interview of shortlisted candidates
Final selection and offer based on interview performance and project requirements
Application Fee
Not specified in the notification. No application fee has been mentioned for any category, so the recruitment process appears to be free of cost for all applicants.
How to Apply for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026
Download and carefully read the official notification PDF from the IIT Delhi IRD website to confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen post.
Prepare an updated CV/resume along with scanned copies of your educational certificates, mark sheets, GATE/NET/CSIR score card (if applicable), and experience certificates.
Draft a formal application/cover letter mentioning the post applied for, your qualification, and relevant research experience.
Send the complete application as instructed in the official notification before the last date of 25 September 2026, since submissions are accepted only by email.
Retain a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own records, and watch for a shortlisting or interview call from the department.
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Q1: How many vacancies are open under IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 3 vacancies in total — 1 Junior Research Fellow and 2 Research Associate posts in the Photonics research group.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for these IIT Delhi posts?
A: The last date to submit applications by email is 25 September 2026, as per the notification released on 10 September 2026.
Q3: What qualification is required for the Junior Research Fellow post?
A: A first-class M.Sc. in Physics/Photonics or a first-class B.E./B.Tech in Engineering or Physics, along with a valid GATE, UGC-NET, or equivalent qualifying exam score (waived for CFTI graduates with CGPA above 8.0).
Q4: What stipend will selected candidates receive?
A: The Junior Research Fellow will receive Rs. 37,000 per month plus 27% HRA, while the Research Associate will receive Rs. 58,000 per month plus 27% HRA.
Q5: Is there any application fee for IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026?
A: No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification for any category of candidates.
Practical Tip: Since selection is through a direct online interview with no written exam, candidates should be ready to discuss their prior spectroscopy or laser-instrumentation project work in detail, as hands-on experience is explicitly called out as a distinguishing factor for this project.
