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Selection of One Jrf Under the Dbt Funded Project Titl

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Selection of One Jrf Under the Dbt Funded Project Titl administered by IITD Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Selection of One Jrf Under the Dbt Funded Project Titl?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITD Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain home.iitd.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IIT Delhi IRD recruitment portal at ird.iitd.ac.in, register a new applicant profile by providing valid contact details, and generate secure user credentials for the application dashboard.

Complete the comprehensive online application form, carefully entering personal information, qualifying academic percentages, national-level exam scores such as GATE or CSIR-UGC NET, and relevant research project experience details.

Upload scanned copies of required documents including educational degree certificates, mark sheets, age proof, category certificates, national exam scorecards, and a recent passport-sized photograph strictly following specified file size formats.

Verify all entered details against original documents to ensure error-free submission, referencing the correct advertisement number and project code as specified in the official notification issued by IRD IIT Delhi.

Submit the finalized application electronically, pay any prescribed application processing fee through the integrated payment portal if applicable, and print the confirmation receipt for future reference.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Selection of One Jrf Under the Dbt Funded Project Titl is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Shortlisting based on Essential Qualifications	Screening / Non-Evaluative	Academic performance in Master degree, validity of GATE or CSIR-UGC NET or DBT-BET qualification, relevant prior laboratory experience, aligned research publications.
Stage 2: Technical Written Screening Test (If Applicable)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Core Biotechnology fundamentals, Recombinant DNA Technology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Applied Microbiology, Analytical Instrumentation Techniques.
Stage 3: Personal Technical Interview	100 Marks / 30-45 Minutes	Project domain specialization, experimental design skills, research methodology, data analysis capabilities, trouble-shooting in lab protocols, fundamental concepts in life sciences.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Selection Approval	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original degree marksheets, NET or GATE rank certificates, identity cards, age proof, caste or category certificates, medical fitness statement.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under DBT-funded projects at IIT Delhi follow revised DST/DBT guidelines aligned with central government research fellowship frameworks. The sanctioned monthly fellowship is fixed at Rs. 37,000 per month. While standard 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix Levels, Dearness Allowance (DA), and Transport Allowance (TA) do not apply to project fellows, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is granted at 27% for Class X cities like Delhi, amounting to Rs. 9,990 per month. Consequently, the total gross monthly emolument stands at Rs. 46,990. Because this position is a project-based research fellowship rather than a permanent establishment post, standard statutory deductions such as National Pension System (NPS) and Employee Provident Fund (EPF) are not applicable. Medical coverage is provided as per institutional IRD project rules. The net monthly in-hand fellowship remains approximately Rs. 46,990, subject only to applicable personal income tax deductions as per Income Tax Act regulations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

IIT Delhi strictly adheres to the reservation directives issued by the Ministry of Education and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age relaxation is provided up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (extendable up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation applies to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res). Women candidates are granted fee exemptions as per prevailing central government recruitment guidelines for research project positions.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Selection of One Jrf Under the Dbt

What is the expected shortlisting cutoff for this JRF post?

Shortlisting cutoffs are determined by the Selection Committee based on the candidate GATE/NET percentile, academic consistency in B.Tech/M.Sc, and alignment of prior research experience with the DBT project objectives.

Will normalization of marks be applied during the written screening test?

Normalization is not applicable as the written test, if conducted, is administered in a single unified session for all shortlisted applicants.

Is there a mandatory service bond for the selected Junior Research Fellow?

There is no service bond requirement, but the selected candidate is expected to complete the initial contractual term in alignment with project milestones.

What is the contractual tenure and probation period for this fellowship?

The initial appointment is purely temporary for up to one year, extendable annually based on satisfactory performance evaluation and continuous availability of DBT project funding.

Where can candidates access the detailed syllabus for the selection interview?

The technical evaluation covers standard postgraduate curricula in Biotechnology or Life Sciences, along with specialized techniques mentioned in the project description on the IRD portal.

What is the exact posting location for the selected project fellow?

The selected JRF will be posted at the main campus of IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, working in the allocated Department laboratory under the designated Principal Investigator.