IIT Delhi JRF (Atmospheric Sciences) 2026 — 1 Post, 17 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/197/2026 for 1 post in Atmospheric Sciences. This Delhi central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research position open to candidates with an M.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, or Earth Sciences with NET/GATE, or a B.Tech/M.Tech in Atmospheric Sciences with GATE. Candidates can apply by email before the last date. Selected Junior Research Fellow will support an IIT Delhi research project in the Atmospheric Sciences domain, contributing to the institute's ongoing research activities related to meteorology, earth sciences, or atmospheric physics. The selection process for IIT Delhi JRF 2026 consists of shortlisting followed by an online interview. The stipend is ₹37,000 per month plus 27% HRA. The IIT Delhi JRF (Atmospheric Sciences) 2026 application is by email only — there is no formal online portal. The last date to submit the application by email is 17 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. IITD/IRD/197/2026) before applying, and should clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their email.

Candidates need an M.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, or Earth Sciences with first class and a valid NET/GATE qualification, or a B.Tech/M.Tech in Atmospheric Sciences or an equivalent discipline with first class and a valid GATE qualification. NET/GATE requirement is relaxed for CFTI graduates with CGPA above 8.000. This is a contractual, project-based research position at IIT Delhi.

Age limit is not specified in the notification reviewed. A 5% relaxation of marks is provided for SC/ST candidates.

• M.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, or Earth Sciences with first class and valid NET/GATE qualification
• B.Tech/M.Tech in Atmospheric Sciences or equivalent discipline with first class and valid GATE qualification
• NET/GATE relaxed for CFTI graduates with CGPA above 8.000
• A 5% relaxation of marks is provided for SC/ST candidates
• This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection consists of shortlisting followed by an online interview

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

₹37,000 per month plus 27% HRA This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment

1. Read the official IIT Delhi JRF 2026 notification (Advt No. IITD/IRD/197/2026) carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and any relevant experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — Junior Research Fellow — in the subject line of your email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure your email is sent before the last date, 17 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for your own records and as proof of timely submission
8. Await further communication regarding the online interview schedule