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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1 Principal Project Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their application via Email. The last date to send the application email is 16-03-2026. In this article, you'll find the Principal Project Scientist recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, email application procedure, and direct links to the official notification. Advertisement Company Name Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) Post Name Principal Project Scientist No of Posts 1 Advt No IITD/IRD/059/2026 Salary Rs. 75,600 - 1,01,610 per month plus HRA @ 30% Qualification PhD in Social Science (Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography preferred) with First Class or equivalent Age Limit Not specified Last Date 16 March 2026 Apply Mode Email Job Type Contract Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 IAF Agniveer New Recruitment 2026 DSSSB 911 AE, JE & More Online Form 2026 MCL 677 Various Vacancies Online Form 2026 MMRDA 235 AE, JE and More Posts Online Form 2026 Candidates should download and read the IIT Delhi Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below. Download IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Job 2026 Notification PDF Post Name Total Posts Principal Project Scientist 1 Total 1 PhD in Social Science (Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography preferred) First Class or equivalent Essential Experience: Assessments of human vulnerability, climate adaptation, or environment-human interactions Demonstrated capacity to conduct in-depth field work for primary data collection Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality academic publications Desirable: Understanding of climate change and its human/social/economic impacts Category Fee All No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Age Limit: Not specified Age Relaxation: 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. Consolidated Pay: Rs. 75,600 - 1,01,610 per month HRA: 30% Renewal: Yearly, up to project duration (Upto 31-05-2028) Event Date Application Deadline 16 March 2026 Project Duration 31 May 2028 Last Date to Apply 16 March 2026 Short-listing of eligible candidates based on advertised qualifications Online Interview (details displayed on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) Candidates who wish to apply for IIT Delhi Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 16 March 2026 by 5:00 PM. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference. Link Description Link Official Notification PDF Click here Official Website Click here

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• PhD in Social Science (Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography preferred)
• First Class or equivalent
• Essential Experience: Assessments of human vulnerability, climate adaptation, or environment-human interactions
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct in-depth field work for primary data collection
• Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality academic publications
• Desirable: Understanding of climate change and its human/social/economic impacts

• Age Limit: Not specified
• Age Relaxation: 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

• Short-listing of eligible candidates based on advertised qualifications
• Online Interview (details displayed on http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted)

• Consolidated Pay: Rs. 75,600 - 1,01,610 per month
• HRA: 30%
• Renewal: Yearly, up to project duration (Upto 31-05-2028)

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 16 March 2026 by 5:00 PM.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.