IIT Delhi Project Scientist (Electrical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; New Delhi; Sur place; INR 525 000 - 684 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

HRA 30%

Résumé du poste

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi invites candidates for Walk-in Interview for the Project Scientist position on a contractual basis upto 22 August 2026 or project duration, whichever earlier. Pay ranges from Rs. 47,000 to Rs. 61,320 per month plus HRA @ 30%.

Candidates with 1st class B.Tech / MSc / Post Graduate in Electronics and related fields need to report on 30 October 2026 at IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Bring Form No. IRD/REC-4 and relevant documents for verification.

Qualifications

• 1st class B.Tech / MSc / Post Graduate in Electronics Engineering or related discipline with first class.
• Proficiency in programming and working with SDRs and embedded platforms.
• Strong Python and C/C++ programming skills with embedded firmware experience.
• Ability to develop, integrate, test, debug and validate hardware and software systems.

Responsabilités

• Develop and integrate hardware and software systems independently.
• Hardware integration, PCB/system-level interfacing and testing.
• Work with SDR platforms and RF hardware for data acquisition.
• Time synchronization across distributed sensor nodes (GPS/GNSS, PPS, PTP, NTP).
• Signal processing, data visualization, and technical reporting.

Connaissances

Raspberry Pi

Microcontrollers

Embedded Linux

STM32

ESP32

Arduino

SDRs

RF Acquisition

Python

C/C++

Embedded Firmware

Real-time data acquisition

Hardware integration

PCB interfacing

GPS/GNSS timing

TDOA/TOA localization

RF hardware platforms

Data visualization

Technical reporting

Formation

B.Tech / MSc in Electronics Engineering

Outils

USRP

RTL-SDR

HackRF

ADALM-Pluto

Description du poste

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is conducting a walk-in interview to fill 1 vacancy for the Project Scientist post under advertisement number IITD/IRD/294/2026. The appointment is on a contract basis upto 22 August 2026 or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. Eligible candidates holding a 1st class B.Tech / M.Sc / Post Graduate in Electronics Engineering or related discipline with first class can attend the walk-in interview on 30 October 2026, reporting at 2:45 PM. The notified pay for the post is Rs. 47,000 - Rs. 61,320 per month. plus HRA @ 30%. Candidates should bring a completed application on Form No. IRD/REC-4 downloaded from the IRD Website, along with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks, details of work experience, a recent passport size photograph, and original certificates for verification. The selection process consists of a Walk-in Test / Interview.

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

Walk-in Date 30/10/2026

Reporting or Registration Time 02:45 p.m. onwards

Venue Room No. 105, Bharti School, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016

Posts Project Scientist

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 47,000 - 48,410 - 49,860 - 51,360 - 52,900 - 54,490 - 56,120 - 57,800 - 59,530 - 61,320/- p.m. plus HRA @ 30%

Who Can Attend Candidates who fulfill the qualifications/experience

Project Scientist (01) 1 1st class B.Tech / M.Sc / Post Graduate in Electronics Engineering or related discipline with first class or equivalent. Rs. 47,000 - 61,320/- p.m. plus HRA @ 30%

• Proficiency in programming and working with Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, and embedded Linux platforms such as STM32, ESP32, Arduino, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs), RF signal acquisition, and interfacing SDRs with embedded computing platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++, including embedded firmware and real-time data acquisition.
• Ability to independently develop, integrate, test, debug, and validate hardware and software systems.
• Experience in hardware integration, PCB/system-level interfacing, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and embedded systems.
• Experience with time synchronization and timing systems, including synchronization of distributed nodes using GPS/GNSS, PPS, PTP, NTP, or other precision timing techniques.
• Experience with TDOA/TOA-based localization, direction finding, or distributed RF sensing systems.
• Familiarity with SDR platforms and RF hardware, including USRP, RTL-SDR, HackRF, ADALM-Pluto, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with real-time data acquisition, high-speed data transfer, networking, and synchronization of multiple sensor nodes.
• Experience in signal processing, data visualization, and scientific/technical reporting.

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Job Description

The project associated with this position is titled "TDOA-based RF emitter localization (RP05049G)". It is funded by the Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM) under the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi, with Prof. Seshan Srirangarajan acting as the Principal Investigator.

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• A completed application on Form No. IRD/REC-4.
• Complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks.
• Details of work experience.
• Original certificates (both academic and professional) for verification on the date of interview.

What Happens on the Day

Eligible candidates should appear for the walk-in test or interview at the designated venue and time with their application form and original certificates. Candidates who are already employed at the Institute or IRD must ensure their application has been duly forwarded by their concerned establishment or section.

• The appointment is on a contractual basis with consolidated pay renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
• A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.
• In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
• Candidates currently employed at IIT Delhi or IRD must route their application through proper channels.
• For any clarification required on eligibility for the post, candidates may contact the project investigator at the email address provided in the notification.

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IIT Delhi Project Scientist (Electrical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. When is the IIT Delhi Project Scientist walk-in interview?

The walk-in interview will be held on 30 October 2026, with reporting time at 02:45 PM onwards.

Q2. Where is the interview venue?

The interview will take place at Room No. 105, Bharti School, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016.

Q3. How many vacancies are available under this notification?

There is 1 vacancy available for the Project Scientist post.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must hold a 1st class B.Tech, M.Sc, or Post Graduate degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline with a first class or equivalent.

Q5. What is the salary for the Project Scientist post?

The consolidated fellowship ranges from Rs. 47,000 to Rs. 61,320 per month plus HRA at 30% depending on the pay bracket.

Q6. Is the position permanent or contractual?

The appointment is strictly on a contractual basis, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.

Q7. What application form is required for the interview?

Candidates must bring a completed application using Form No. IRD/REC-4, which can be downloaded from the IRD website.

Q8. Are there any age limits mentioned in the notification?

The official notification does not mention any specific age limit for the Project Scientist post.

Q9. Is there any relaxation provided for reserved categories?

A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.