BHL Guide: Who Should Apply & How
Who is this job for?
Two project openings in the Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology at IIT Delhi, under a DBT-funded project on turning low-cost substrates into porous carbon for carbon capture. The Research Associate post suits PhD holders in Biotechnology with protein work experience. The JRF post suits first-class MTech graduates with GATE or NET who are looking for JRF jobs in biotechnology in Delhi.
Eligibility at a glance
- Indian nationals only
- Research Associate: PhD in Biotechnology with experience in molecular biology, protein purification and recombinant protein production
- JRF: first-class MTech in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering or Biotechnology with GATE/NET
- NET/GATE may be relaxed for CFTI graduates with CGPA above 8.0
- 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates
How to apply
- Walk in for the test/interview on 18 Nov 2026 at the DBEB Committee Room, IIT Delhi (RA at 2:00 pm, JRF at 2:45 pm)
- Bring the formal application on Form IRD/REC-4 from the official IRD website, a recent photo and original certificates
- Last date: 18 Nov 2026 (walk-in date written in the notice)
Tips for applicants from India
- Fill Form IRD/REC-4 in advance with the percentage of marks for every exam you passed, as the notice asks for it.
- Current IIT Delhi or IRD staff must have the application forwarded through their section before the interview.
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Job Description
Candidates of Indian nationality are invited to appear for the Walk-in test / interview for project appointments under the following project. Appointment shall be on contractual basis on consolidated pay renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
Title of the Project: Sustainable valorization of low cost substrates into high value porous carbon for carbon capture. (RM00197G_SN)
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Sci. & Tech.
Project Investigator: Prof. Preeti Srivastava
Department/Centre: Dept. of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, IIT Delhi
Duration of the Project: Up to 13.05.2028
Posts: Research Associate – 01 (Rs. 58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30%); Jr. Research Fellow – 01 (Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30%)
Qualifications
- Research Associate: PhD in Biotechnology with experience in molecular biology, protein purification, recombinant protein production.
- Jr. Research Fellow: 1st class M.Tech in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology with GATE/NET qualification. The requirement of NET/GATE examination for the selection to the post of JRF/SRF may be relaxed for the candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks).
Additional Information
| Company | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
|---|---|
| Location | New Delhi (Hauz Khas), Delhi |
| Job Type | Contractual (project appointment) |
| Experience Level | Research Associate / JRF |
| Salary / Stipend | RA: INR 58,000 per month + 30% HRA; JRF: INR 37,000 per month + 30% HRA |
| Application Deadline | 2026-11-18 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-27 |
| Company Website | https://home.iitd.ac.in/ ↗ |
| Source | Official Career Page ↗ |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/309/2026 (dated 27/10/2026) |
| Walk-in test / interview | 18/11/2026 – Research Associate 02:00 p.m.; Jr. Research Fellow 02:45 p.m. |
| Venue | Committee Room of DBEB, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 |
| Application | Formal application on Form No. IRD/REC-4 (download from http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) with complete educational details, percentage of marks, work experience and a recent passport size photograph |
| Documents | Original certificates (academic and professional) for verification on the date of interview |
| Relaxation | 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates |
| Eligibility queries | [email protected] |
| Also advertised | Project Assistant (Admin.) – 01 – see official notice |
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