IIT Delhi has opened one Research Associate post in the Department of Applied Mechanics. The post is under a research project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The pay is Rs. 58,000 a month plus HRA at 27%. Applications must be emailed by 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
The Industrial Research and Development (IRD) Unit issued Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/311/2026 on 2 November 2026.
IIT Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institute | IIT Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/311/2026 |
| Post | Research Associate |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Department | Applied Mechanics |
| Pay | Rs. 58,000 per month + HRA @ 27% |
| Project Duration | Up to 27 May 2030 |
| Apply By |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date to email application | 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Online interview | Not Announced |
Application Fee
The advertisement does not mention any fee.
Age Limit
The advertisement does not give an age limit.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 | Not specified |
SC and ST candidates may get a 5% relaxation in marks.
Project Details
The project studies how a flat plate that spins freely in a moving fluid can be used to harvest more energy, by applying an outside turning force (torque) to it. Its code is RM00159G_SN. Prof. Amitabh Bhattacharya of the Applied Mechanics department is the principal investigator, and the ANRF (earlier SERB) funds the work.
Educational Qualification
You can apply with either of these:
- A doctorate (Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering field, or
- An M.Tech. in first class, backed by a minimum of three years of research work in computational fluid mechanics.
Accepted branches include Applied Mechanics, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, as well as related fields.
Eligibility Criteria and Skills
IIT Delhi wants a candidate who can show real work in simulating how fluids and solid structures affect each other, using the open-source tool OpenFOAM. You should also be strong in higher-level fluid mechanics, write code in C++, and be used to running jobs on high performance computing clusters.
Who Should Apply
This post suits researchers who have already worked on CFD codes during a Ph.D. or long M.Tech. project. If your work so far has been mainly experimental, or limited to commercial CFD software, you may find it hard to meet the OpenFOAM and C++ needs. Mention your published papers, code you have written and cluster experience clearly in Form IRD/REC-4, since shortlisting may use criteria above the minimum.
Salary and Pay Scale
The RA will get a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 58,000 per month, plus HRA at 27%. The contract is renewed yearly or runs up to the end of the project, whichever is earlier. If a retired government employee is selected, the pay will be fixed as per IRD norms.
Selection Process
- IIT Delhi may set higher criteria to shortlist from eligible applicants.
- The list of shortlisted candidates and the online interview details will be posted on the IRD website.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview.
Exam Pattern and Merit Points
There is no written test or points table. Shortlisting depends on your degree, marks and research experience, followed by the online interview.
How to Apply
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website of IIT Delhi.
- Fill it in with full details of your qualifications, marks or division, work experience and the advertisement number.
- Email it to Prof. Amitabh Bhattacharya at bhattach@iitd.ac.in.
- Write the advertisement number in the subject line.
- Send it before 5:00 PM on 16 November 2026.
For questions about eligibility, candidates can write to the same email address.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement | Download |
| IRD Recruitment Page (Form IRD/REC-4) | ird.iitd.ac.in/rec |
| Shortlisted Candidates Page | ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pay for IIT Delhi Research Associate?
Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA at 27%.
Can M.Tech. holders apply?
Yes, with a first-class M.Tech. and at least 3 years of research experience in computational fluid mechanics.
Which software skill is needed?
Fluid-structure interaction simulation in OpenFOAM, along with C++ and HPC skills.
Is the interview online?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates will have an online interview.
What is the last date?
16 November 2026, 5:00 PM.