IIT Delhi Project Assistant (Admin) Recruitment 2026

• Only Indian nationals may apply.
• A first-class master’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution is required.
• Applicants must have at least 08 years of relevant experience in administrative and management activities, preferably at an IIT, higher education institution, university or other reputed educational institution.
• Applicants must have communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and experience in office administration, management and coordination.
• Applicants should be able to manage official correspondence, records, reports and institutional activities, and have public relations and liaisoning skills.
• Substantial administrative experience in higher education, particularly at an IIT or equivalent institution, and strong organisational and coordination skills are desirable.
• SC/ST candidates may be granted a 5% relaxation in marks.

• Download Form IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD recruitment website.
• Complete the form with educational qualifications, percentages or divisions, and work experience details.
• Check the official notification for the application email address; the address is not visible in the provided notice details.
• Email the completed application by 5.00 p.m. on 23 November 2026.

About the recruitment

IIT Delhi has announced one Project Assistant (Admin) position under advertisement IITD/IRD/316/2026, dated 6 November 2026. The position is in the Department of Management Studies, New Delhi, and is a contractual, project-based engagement. IIT Delhi is the project’s funding agency.

Eligibility and experience

The post is open to Indian nationals with a first-class master’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. Applicants must also have at least 08 years of relevant administrative and management experience. Experience at an IIT, a higher education institution, a university or another reputed educational institution is preferred. A 5% relaxation in marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

The role calls for proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, along with written, verbal, interpersonal, public relations and liaisoning skills. Applicants should have experience in office administration and coordination and be able to handle correspondence, records, reports and institutional activities. Substantial administrative experience in higher education, especially at an IIT or equivalent institution, is desirable.

Pay and appointment

The consolidated pay range is Rs. 39,420 to Rs. 51,420 per month, plus HRA at 30%. The appointment can be renewed yearly or up to the project’s duration, whichever is earlier. The project runs up to 21/08/2036. A selected retired or superannuated government employee’s salary will be fixed according to prevailing IRD norms.

How to apply and selection

Download Form IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD recruitment website. Fill in educational qualifications, including percentages or divisions, and work experience details. Email the completed form by 5.00 p.m. on 23 November 2026. The application email address is not visible in the provided details, so check the official notification before sending it.

IIT Delhi will shortlist eligible applicants and may set higher criteria for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline interview; their names and interview details will be displayed on the IRD shortlisted-candidates page.