Iitd Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iitd for the post of Ipdf. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 2 | Rs. 75,000 per month | 2026-04-23 |
| Faculty Welcome | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| News All | 1 | Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 | 2021-08-19 |
| Faculty Serving Teaching | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iitd (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iitd (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official IIT Delhi postgraduate admission portal, complete initial registration with a valid email address and mobile number, and generate dedicated login credentials for the specific academic session.
Log into the applicant dashboard, fill the detailed academic history, GATE/NET score details, work experience, and select the specific academic department, interdisciplinary school, or center of specialization.
Upload scanned copies of standard documents including photograph, signature, qualifying degree marksheets, national level scorecards, category certificates, and curriculum vitae strictly adhering to specified dimensions and file limits.
Remit the non-refundable application processing fee through the integrated SBI Collect payment gateway using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI, and retain the transaction acknowledgement receipt.
Submit the final application form before the closing deadline, download the comprehensive PDF summary for future reference, and monitor the candidate portal for interview call letters and shortlisting notifications.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Iitd Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 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: Minimum Eligibility and National Score Screening | Qualifying Threshold, Validity Verified | Verification of valid GATE score, CSIR/UGC-NET JRF percentile, or equivalent national competitive fellowship scores; screening of qualifying Master's or Bachelor's degree percentage thresholds. |
| Stage 2: Departmental Written Screening Test | 100 Marks, 120 Minutes | Advanced engineering mathematics, domain-specific core engineering subjects, scientific methodology, analytical ability, data interpretation, and foundational research aptitude relevant to the chosen departmental specialization. |
| Stage 3: Technical Interview and Research Presentation | 100 Marks, 30 to 45 Minutes | In-depth oral defense of prior thesis work, proposed research proposal feasibility, core domain problem solving, conceptual clarity, computational or experimental proficiency, and specialized subject discussions. |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Seat Allocation | Final Merit Compilation | Comprehensive verification of original caste certificates, academic degree transcripts, migration certificates, physical fitness declaration, and institutional offer acceptance protocol compliance. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The IIT Delhi Doctoral Fellowship (Institute Assistantship) is regulated under the Ministry of Education guidelines rather than standard 7th/8th CPC civil post Pay Matrix levels. For Junior Research Fellows (JRF), the initial consolidated monthly stipend is Rs. 37,000 for the first two years, which elevates to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at Rs. 42,000 per month upon successful performance evaluation. In lieu of standard 7th CPC Dearness Allowance (DA) and Transport Allowance (TA), fellows not utilizing on-campus hostel accommodation are entitled to House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 27 percent (Class X city norm for Delhi), adding Rs. 9,990 (JRF) or Rs. 11,340 (SRF) per month. Since this is an academic research fellowship, standard National Pension System (NPS) and General Provident Fund (GPF) statutory deductions do not apply. Fellows receive a medical cover scheme deduction nominally, resulting in an estimated net in-hand monthly stipend of Rs. 46,500 to Rs. 53,000 depending on residency status and contingency grants.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
IIT Delhi strictly adheres to Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006, and relevant Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Reservations are apportioned as follows: 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27% for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer - OBC-NCL), and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) apply to eligible national fellowship schemes. Eligible female applicants and candidates belonging to reserved categories receive institutional application fee concessions as mandated by Government of India norms.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Iitd Doctoral Fellowship Recruitmen
Shortlisting cutoffs vary by department and semester, typically requiring a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale for General/EWS candidates in Master's degree, along with specific qualifying GATE/NET cutoffs set by departmental DRCs.
Yes, interdisciplinary departments and centers accepting multiple GATE disciplines employ standard percentile-based normalization and departmental DRC-approved scaling algorithms to ensure parity across diverse technical backgrounds.
There is no service bond to work post-completion, but scholars prematurely withdrawing without valid institutional clearance must refund fellowship stipends and contingency amounts received during the tenure as per academic senate rules.
Doctoral fellows undergo an initial Comprehensive Examination and research proposal defense within 18 to 24 months of registration; continuation and enhancement to SRF depend on satisfactory progress evaluated by the Student Research Committee (SRC).
The interview covers advanced undergraduate and postgraduate core subjects within the applied domain, research methodology, mathematics, and specific questions based on the candidate's proposed research statement.
Doctoral fellows are posted primarily at the Main Campus (Hauz Khas, New Delhi) or the extension campuses at Sonipat and Jhajjar, depending on departmental laboratory allocations and central facility requirements.