IIT Delhi Project Associate-II & Sr. Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Photonic Quantum Processor (Advt 262) | Email by 21 Oct
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre (Project RP04963G_SN; PI: Prof. Awanish Pandey)
Delhi - IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016
Vacancies
2
Salary
Rs.35,000/month + HRA 27% (Project Associate-II); Rs.42,000/month + HRA 27% (Sr. Project Associate)
Last Date
21 Oct 2026
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IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Important Dates 2026
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Rs.35,000/month + HRA 27% (Project Associate-II); Rs.42,000/month + HRA 27% (Sr. Project Associate)
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Project Associate-II: 1st class B.Tech/BE (ECE/Electrical/Engineering Physics); photonics/optical communication desirable.
- Sr. Project Associate: 1st class M.Tech/ME (ECE/Electrical, specialization Optical Communication/Microwave/Nanofabrication) + 2 yrs R&D, or PhD in a related field.
- Email application to opcawanish@iitd.ac.in by 21/10/2026, 5 PM.
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Qualification / Education
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Job Details & Overview
IIT Delhi Project Appointment 2026 - On-chip Photonic Quantum Processor (Advt IITD/IRD/262/2026)
Project: On-chip photonic quantum processor for next generation quantum computing and information processing (RP04963G_SN). Funding Agency: DST (National Quantum Mission). Duration: up to 31/03/2031.
| Post | Posts | Pay | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-II | 1 | Rs.35,000/month + HRA @27% | 1st class B.Tech/BE in ECE or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics; experience with photonic integrated circuits / optical communication desirable. |
| Sr. Project Associate | 1 | Rs.42,000/month + HRA @27% | 1st class M.Tech/ME in ECE or Electrical Engineering with specialization in Optical Communication/Microwave Engineering/Nanofabrication and 2 years R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree in a related field. |
Apply using Form No. IRD/REC-4, emailed with the advertisement No. on the subject line to Prof. Awanish Pandey at opcawanish@iitd.ac.in by 21/10/2026, 5:00 PM. 5% relaxation for SC/ST.
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Important Links
How to Apply for IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre (Project RP04963G_SN; PI: Prof. Awanish Pandey)'s IIT Delhi Project Associate-II & Sr. Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Photonic Quantum Processor (Advt 262) | Email by 21 Oct before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre (Project RP04963G_SN; PI: Prof. Awanish Pandey) recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 21 Oct 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre (Project RP04963G_SN; PI: Prof. Awanish Pandey) recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre (Project RP04963G_SN; PI: Prof. Awanish Pandey) notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 21 Oct 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
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When do applications open for IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Recruitment 2026 start on 05 October 2026.
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The last date to submit the application for IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Recruitment 2026 is 21 October 2026.
What is the qualification required for IIT Delhi - Optics and Photonics Centre Recruitment 2026?
Project Associate-II: B.Tech/BE (ECE/Electrical/Engg Physics) 1st class; Sr. Project Associate: M.Tech/ME (Optical Comm/Microwave/Nanofabrication) + 2 yrs or PhD