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Selection of a Project Scholar Under

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Selection of a Project Scholar Under administered by IITD Authority (Andhra Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2021-09-23 Posting Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh

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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 a Project Scholar Under?

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 2021-09-23. 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

Visit the official IIT Delhi IRD recruitment portal, complete the initial profile registration using a valid email address and mobile number, and generate a unique user login credentials.

Log into the dashboard to select the relevant project advertisement, fill in complete personal details, educational qualifications, GATE or NET scores, and relevant academic research experience accurately.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including qualifying degree certificates, mark sheets, national competitive exam scorecards, category certificates, and a detailed curriculum vitae in prescribed formats.

Pay the applicable non-refundable application processing fee through the integrated online payment gateway, thoroughly review the filled application summary, and submit the form prior to the closing deadline.

Download and print the generated application acknowledgment slip for future reference, while monitoring registered email for updates regarding interview shortlisting or written screening test call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Selection of a Project Scholar Under 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 Academic & Research Credentials	Qualifying / 100 Weightage Marks	Evaluation of qualifying degree percentage, GATE/NET score validity, research publications, relevant laboratory experience, and alignment with the specific project requirements.
Stage 2: Written Screening Test (If Applicable)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Core Engineering/Science Domain Fundamentals, Applied Mathematics, Analytical Aptitude, Research Methodology, Data Analysis, and Technical Problem Solving.
Stage 3: Technical & Subject Expert Interview	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Specialized Subject Domain Knowledge, Project Proposal Understanding, Hands-on Equipment/Software Tools Skills, Thesis Defense, and Analytical Problem Approach.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Final Empanlement	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original academic transcripts, identity proofs, caste/category certificates, experience certificates, no-objection certificates from current employers, and medical fitness.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Project Scholar positions at IIT Delhi under the Industrial Research and Development (IRD) unit are governed by DST/MoE guidelines or equivalent project pay structures aligned with 7th CPC standards. The entry basic pay or fellowship stipend is set at Rs. 31,000 per month for national-level test qualified candidates. As New Delhi is classified as a Class X city, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is applicable at 27% (or 30% when Dearness Allowance crosses 50%), yielding Rs. 8,370 per month. Dearness Allowance (DA at 53%) is included within consolidated fellowship structures or added as per sponsor agency norms. Additional benefits may include Transport Allowance (TA) and medical benefits as per institute rules. The gross monthly salary works out to approximately Rs. 39,370. After standard institutional deductions for medical facility access and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly payout stands between Rs. 37,500 and Rs. 39,000, offering competitive remuneration for academic research roles.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

IIT Delhi strictly implements the reservation policy of the Government of India as mandated by DoPT guidelines for all project and institutional selections. Relaxation in upper age limits is granted to SC/ST candidates up to 5 years, OBC-NCL candidates up to 3 years, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) up to 10 years (extendable to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD). The 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is provided upon presentation of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Female candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying application fees in accordance with Central Government affirmative action directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Selection of a Project Scholar Unde

What is the minimum eligibility criteria and cutoff for the Project Scholar position?

Candidates must possess a First Class Master's or Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline. Preference and higher cutoffs are applied for candidates holding valid GATE or NET qualification scores.

Is normalization applied if written screening tests are conducted in multiple shifts?

If written screening tests are conducted across multiple sessions, standard percentile-based normalization algorithms as prescribed by IIT Delhi examination committees are applied to normalize scores.

Is there any mandatory service bond required for Project Scholars at IIT Delhi?

No mandatory financial service bond is enforced; however, selected scholars are expected to commit for the duration of the project term or give a one-month prior notice before resignation.

What is the probation period and nature of employment for this role?

The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, initially for 6 to 12 months, renewable annually based on performance evaluation and continuous funding availability from the sponsoring agency.

Where can candidates access the detailed domain syllabus for the screening test?

The detailed syllabus is published alongside the project advertisement on the IIT Delhi IRD portal and aligns closely with GATE/CSIR-NET standard syllabi for the respective subject stream.

Where will the candidate be posted upon selection?

The primary posting location is the main campus of IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, within the specific designated department, center, or research laboratory hosting the sponsored project.