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National Institute of Technology Delhi has one Project Associate-I post in an ANRF-funded wireless communications research project. The pay is Rs. 37,000 a month plus HRA if you were selected through GATE or CSIR UGC NET, and Rs. 30,000 plus HRA if you were not. To apply, you need a four-year B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Computer Science Engineering with first division or class. Applications go through a Google Form, and shortlisted candidates are called for an interview at NIT Delhi.

NIT Delhi Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not give the last date, the application fee or the age limit.

About NIT Delhi

National Institute of Technology Delhi is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Education (Shiksha Mantralaya), Government of India. It is at Plot No. FA7, Zone P1, GT Karnal Road, Delhi-110036. This post is in its Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Project Details

NIT Delhi Project Associate-I Vacancy Details 2026

NIT Delhi will not provide accommodation under the ANRF (PM-ECRG) project’s terms. House Rent Allowance is paid instead, as per ANRF guidelines.

NIT Delhi Project Associate-I Eligibility 2026

Essential Qualification

• Four years B. Tech. Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Computer Science Engineering with first division/class.

Desirable Qualification

Preference goes to candidates with experience in:

• Wireless Communications, Digital Signal Processing
• MATLAB and Python
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Scientific writing and documentation
• Publications or project experience in communication systems or AI
• Embedded Systems/SDR/FPGA

Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions for this post.

Job Description

The person selected will:

• Assist in algorithm development and simulation for wireless communication research.
• Implement software modules in MATLAB/Python.
• Support hardware experimentation using SDR/FPGA platforms.
• Maintain project records, technical documentation and software repositories.
• Assist in organising workshops, demonstrations and dissemination activities.
• Contribute to research publications, patents and progress reports.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates are told about the interview only by email, so keep checking the primary email address you give in the form.
• The interview is held in person (physically) at NIT Delhi. No TA/DA is paid for attending.
• The decision of the expert interview panel, followed by approval from the competent authority, is final.
• The selected candidate has to join immediately.

Service Conditions

• The first appointment is for one year. It may be extended every year, up to a maximum of three (3) years, if performance is satisfactory and the project needs it.
• The position is purely temporary and lasts only as long as the project (co-terminus). It gives no claim to regular or permanent employment at the Institute.
• The appointment may be for a time-bound project, and the candidate must work with dedication to complete it successfully.
• The selected candidate may be encouraged to enrol for a Ph.D. This depends on the Institute’s PhD ordinance and on whether PhD positions are available, or on the admission process at NIT Delhi.
• All terms and conditions follow ANRF guidelines and Institute norms.

How to Apply for NIT Delhi Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

1. Open the NIT Delhi Project Associate-I Google Form. The notice also prints a QR code that leads to it.
2. Fill in the application form printed in the notice (Application Form for Project Associate-I in ANRF/ECRG/2025/001559). It asks for personal details, education in reverse chronological order, teaching/industry/research experience, GATE details (year, discipline, score, rank, marks, validity), professional skills, the title of your M.Tech dissertation, up to 250 words on how this position helps your career goal, research publications and two referees.
3. Sign the form and scan it.
4. Write your communication address, email address(es) and current contact number(s) correctly.
5. At the end of the Google Form, upload the signed, scanned application form and the documents listed below as one merged PDF file, with every page self-attested.
6. Upload your photograph and signature separately as JPEG images.

Documents to Upload (self-attested photocopies)

Incomplete forms, and forms received after the due date and time, will be summarily rejected. The notice also says no delay caused by online processing or poor internet connectivity will be entertained.

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