Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow to work on funded research project. Interested candidates can apply through email or post before the last date, July 14, 2026. Eligible candidates with a Master’s degree in relevant field are encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: July 2, 2026.
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Institution Profile: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is one of the 23 IITs created to be Centres of Excellence for training, research and development in science, engineering and technology in India. Established as College of Engineering in 1961, the Institute was later declared as an Institution of National Importance under the “Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963” and was renamed as “Indian Institute of Technology Delhi”. It was then accorded the status of a Deemed University with powers to decide its own academic policy, to conduct its own examinations, and to award its own degrees.
Title of Project: Antifungal peptide-based formulations for management of sheath blight disease in rice. (RM00047G)
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Sc. & Tech
Designation: Jr. Research Fellow
Number of Positions: 01
Duration: Upto 01/02/2028
Essential Criteria: Post Graduate degree in Chemistry/life Science and related discipline with a minimum of 60% Marks or CGPA of 7/10 Fellowship: NET or any national level JRF eligibility test qualified, GATE (score greater than 500). DBT JRF (category II) can also apply. The requirement of a NET/GATE examination for the selection to the post of JRF may be relaxed for those students who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.00.
Apply Mode: Email
Last Date to Apply: July 14, 2026 (on or before 5.00 pm).
Institution Website: https://home.iitd.ac.in/
How to Apply: Interested candidates download the application Form no. IRD/REC-4 from the website of IIT Delhi and Duly completed application form emailed to the given below email reach by 14th July 2026 (on or before 5.00 pm). Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for an online interview.
Email to Apply: sdeep@chemistry.itd.ac.in
Institution Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,
Hauz Khas, New Delhi,
Delhi 110016
Reference Official Notification: JRF – IIT, Delhi
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- IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher eligibility criteria for shortlisting candidates.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview.
- Candidates should provide complete and accurate information in their application.
- SC/ST candidates may receive relaxation in qualifying marks as per Government norms.
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