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The Position of Junior Research Fell

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Position of Junior Research Fell administered by IITD Authority (Andhra Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 20-07-2024 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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Selection of One Jrf Under the Dbt Funded Project Titl	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Selection of a Project Scholar Under	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2021-09-23
A P Public Employment Organization of Local Cadres	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
A Walk in Interview Has Been Scheduled to Be Held at Division	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Due to Administrative Reasons NIT 94828 Is Cancelled Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Dynamic Actuator with Hydraulic Control Unit and Accessories Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 02 of 04 2024 25 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 03 of 04 2024 25 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Position of Junior Research Fell?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 20-07-2024. 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, complete One Time Registration by providing valid email and mobile details, and verify credentials through the auto-generated OTP authentication process.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of required documents including GATE or NET scorecard, qualifying degree certificates, mark sheets, passport photograph, signature, and active category certificate in prescribed formats.

Complete the detailed application form specifying the relevant project number, academic qualifications, publication list, research experience, and personal particulars before previewing the entered information.

Remit the mandatory application processing fee via integrated SBI Collect or online payment gateway using UPI, debit card, or net banking, ensuring retention of the transaction reference number.

Submit the finalized application form, save the downloadable PDF summary sheet for future record, and regularly track the candidate portal for interview shortlisting updates and call letter generation.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Position of Junior Research Fell 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: Academic & National Test Shortlisting	Qualifying Screening Cutoff	Valid GATE score, CSIR-UGC NET qualification, professional degree aggregate percentage, academic publication record, and alignment with sponsored project domain requirements.
Stage 2: Written Screening Examination	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Core discipline fundamental engineering or scientific subjects, advanced mathematics, analytical reasoning, technical aptitude, research methodology, and domain-specific problem solving.
Stage 3: Technical Interview & Research Defense	100 Marks / 30-45 Minutes	Specialized domain research methodology, practical project feasibility, thesis discussion, programming or experimental skills, laboratory techniques, and project proposal defense.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Final Empanelment	Pass/Fail Verification	Verification of original academic transcripts, identity proofs, GATE/NET scorecards, experience letters, category certificates, character credentials, and medical fitness check.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions at IIT Delhi (IITD) are governed by Ministry of Education and DST guidelines (OM No. DST/PCDM/P-14/2023). The consolidated monthly fellowship is fixed at Basic Fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month. Since IIT Delhi is located in New Delhi, a Class X city, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is applicable at 27% of basic fellowship, amounting to Rs. 9,990 per month. Transport Allowance (TA) and Dearness Allowance (DA) are not separately payable under standard fellowship grants, though comparative CPC benchmarks map this role to Entry Level Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 basic). The total gross monthly fellowship at IITD amounts to Rs. 46,990. Because JRF is a tenure-based research fellowship, statutory National Pension System (NPS) and Provident Fund (PF) deductions do not apply. Net in-hand monthly payout remains approximately Rs. 46,990, subject only to applicable Income Tax (TDS) deductions based on individual tax slabs.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment and fellowship allocation for Junior Research Fellow positions at IIT Delhi strictly comply with central government reservation policies as per Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) directives. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer applicants, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), extendable up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD. A 10% vertical reservation is preserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res). Female candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from application fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Position of Junior Research Fel

What is the expected GATE/NET cutoff score for shortlisting at IIT Delhi?

Cutoff scores vary by project and department, but generally candidates in the top 15-20 percentile or with valid GATE/NET qualified scores above 80th percentile are shortlisted for interviews.

Is normalization applied if written screening tests are held across multiple sessions?

Yes, if the written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, the percentile-based standard score normalization method recommended by NTA/IITs is applied to normalize marks.

Is there a mandatory service bond for the Junior Research Fellow position at IITD?

No service bond is required; however, candidates leaving the project prematurely must give one month notice or surrender one month fellowship equivalent as per IRD IITD rules.

What is the tenure and evaluation structure for the JRF role?

The initial appointment is for 1 year, renewable annually up to a maximum of 3 to 5 years subject to satisfactory performance reviewed by the Project Principal Investigator.

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

The syllabus is specified in the official IRD IIT Delhi project advertisement and aligns primarily with standard GATE or CSIR-NET domain syllabi relevant to the project discipline.

What are the primary posting locations for selected JRF candidates?

Selected candidates are posted at the main campus of IIT Delhi in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, or affiliated field research facilities depending on project requirements.