IIT Delhi Senior and Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

• Only Indian nationals may apply.
• Senior Project Scientist: First Class or equivalent master's degree such as M-Tech, MS(R), MCA or MPP in Electrical, Power or Energy Engineering, Energy Economics, Public Policy or a closely related discipline. Candidates must understand the Indian power sector and its regulatory framework and have research output such as papers, reports or technical studies.
• Principal Project Scientist: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Public Policy, Economics/Finance, Energy Science or a related discipline. A relevant M-Tech or MPP with four years of experience may also be considered. The role requires expertise in electricity markets, quantitative methods, energy-system modelling and forecasting, policy framing, knowledge of the Indian power sector and research and policy writing skills.

• Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD recruitment website.
• Complete the form with educational qualifications, marks percentage or division and work experience details.
• Email the completed form to Prof. Abhijit Ramchandra Abhyankar at the address given in the official notification.
• Put advertisement number IITD/IRD/318/2026 in the email subject line.
• Send the application by 5:00 p.m. on 23 November 2026.

Recruitment overview

IIT Delhi has announced two contractual, project-based positions under advertisement IITD/IRD/318/2026, dated 6 November 2026. One position is for a Senior Project Scientist and the other is for a Principal Project Scientist. Both are in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, and only Indian nationals may apply.

The appointments are associated with the Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in Power Sector (MI03246G), funded by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, New Delhi. The project runs up to 27 May 2030. Engagement is renewable yearly or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility and pay

The Senior Project Scientist role requires a First Class or equivalent master's degree in one of the listed disciplines or a closely related field. Applicants also need an understanding of the Indian power sector and its regulation, as well as evidence of research through papers, reports or technical studies. The monthly pay scale is Rs. 60,750–79,260, plus 30% HRA.

For Principal Project Scientist, the stated qualification is a PhD in an eligible discipline. A relevant M-Tech or MPP with four years of experience may also be considered. The role calls for electricity market and quantitative expertise, energy-system modelling and forecasting, policy knowledge and research-writing ability. Its monthly pay scale is Rs. 75,600–1,01,610, plus 30% HRA. A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

How to submit the application

Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD recruitment website and enter qualifications, marks percentage or division and work experience. Email the completed form to Prof. Abhijit Ramchandra Abhyankar using the address in the notification. Put IITD/IRD/318/2026 in the subject line and submit it by 5:00 p.m. on 23 November 2026.

IIT Delhi will shortlist eligible candidates and may apply higher shortlisting criteria. Shortlisted names and online interview details will be displayed on the IRD shortlisted-candidates page. For selected retired or superannuated government employees, salary will be fixed according to prevailing IRD norms.