IIT Delhi Project Scientist-III Recruitment 2026 - Optical Imaging for Detonation (Physics) | Apply by 03 Sep
Department of Physics, IIT Delhi
Delhi - IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
Vacancies
1
Salary
Rs. 78,000/- per month + HRA @ 30%
Last Date
3 Sept 2026
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IIT Delhi Project Scientist-III Recruitment 2026 - Advt No. IITD/IRD/22/2026
Applications from Indian nationals are invited for the project appointment of Project Scientist-III (01) under the project Development of optical imaging based measurement technique for ultra-transient phenomena of detonation (RMO0055G) at the Department of Physics, IIT Delhi. Appointment shall be on contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
Position Details
| Title of the Project | Development of optical imaging based measurement technique for ultra-transient phenomena of detonation (RMO0055G) |
| Funding Agency | Armaments Research Board, Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Dalip Singh Mehta, Dept. of Physics, IIT Delhi |
| Post | Project Scientist-III (01) |
| Consolidated Fellowship / Pay | Rs. 78,000/- p.m. plus HRA @ 30% |
| Duration of the Project | Upto 16.03.2028 |
| Last Date | 03 September 2026 (by 5.00 p.m.) |
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Optics, Interferometry, Holography, and Optical Imaging.
- Minimum one year of experience in Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) for shock-wave velocity determination.
- Experience in handling and operating ultra-high-speed framing cameras, high-speed electronic streak cameras, and velocity interferometers.
5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST candidates.
How to Apply
Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi and submit the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications (indicating percentage of marks/division) and details of work experience by email, with advertisement No. on the subject line, to Prof. Dalip Singh Mehta at mehtads@physics.iitd.ac.in.
IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates; shortlisted candidates will be informed for online interview and their names will be displayed at http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted.
Contact
Prof. Dalip Singh Mehta, PI, Dept. of Physics - Email: mehtads@physics.iitd.ac.in
Note: In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
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IIT Delhi Project Scientist-III Recruitment 2026 - Optical Imaging for Detonation (Physics) | Apply by 03 Sep is a government recruitment notification published by Department of Physics, IIT Delhi. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 24 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 03 September 2026.
What is the required qualification?
Ph.D. in Optics/Interferometry/Holography/Optical Imaging
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