IIT Delhi Senior Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 28 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released its Senior Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 1 post on a contractual basis. The IIT Delhi Sr. Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification was issued on 14 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply through email until 28 August 2026. Applicants need a 1st class Master's degree in Sociology, Social Anthropology, Gender Studies, Political Science, or a related social science discipline, or an MA with 3 years of relevant experience and First Class throughout. The Senior Project Scientist role at IIT Delhi requires demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality qualitative research and academic writing, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Qualitative Data Analysis Software such as Nvivo or QDA Miner, plus reference management tools like Zotero. Selection for this IIT Delhi post follows a two-stage process comprising Shortlisting of applications and an Online Interview. Selected candidates will receive a monthly pay ranging from Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 79,260, plus House Rent Allowance at 30%, making this a well-compensated opportunity for social science researchers. Interested candidates should send their complete application, including bio-data, educational certificates, and experience proof, to the official IIT Delhi email address mentioned in the notification well before the 28 August 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This role sits within IIT Delhi's growing portfolio of sponsored social science research projects, which increasingly draw on qualitative methods and digital analysis tools to study topics spanning gender, governance, and social policy, giving Senior Project Scientist appointees exposure to interdisciplinary research at a leading technical institute.

• 1st class Master's in Sociology, Social Anthropology, Gender Studies, Political Science, or related social sciences, OR an MA with 3 years of experience and First Class throughout
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality qualitative research and academic writing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Qualitative Data Analysis Software (Nvivo, QDA Miner), and Zotero

• Not specified in this notification

• 1st class Master's in Sociology, Social Anthropology, Gender Studies, Political Science, or related social sciences
• Alternatively, an MA with 3 years of relevant experience and First Class throughout
• Demonstrated qualitative research and academic writing ability
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, NVivo/QDA Miner, and Zotero

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 60,750 to Rs. 79,260 per month, plus HRA @ 30%

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 28 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
8. Be prepared for an online interview shortly after shortlisting