Project Scientist in Optics and Photonics, IIT Delhi (ANRF SAMPARK Project, Walk-in 26 Oct)
Job Description
This project scientist job in optics and photonics at IIT Delhi needs a PhD in physics or applied physics. It sits on an ANRF capacity-building project on materials, photonics and clean energy. The walk-in interview is on 26 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Project Scientist, 1 post
- Where: Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Vamsi Krishna Komarala
- Funded by: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Science and Engineering Research Board
- Pay: ₹47,000 to ₹61,320 a month (pay slab) + HRA at 30%
- Duration: Up to the project end (31 March 2027)
- Open to: Indian nationals only
- Walk-in: 26 October 2026, from 10:00 am, OPC Committee Room, IIT Delhi
The project is “SAMPARK: Building Capacity for Sustainable Environment: Advanced Materials, Photonics, and System Design for a Clean Energy Transition” (RP05067G_SN). The advertisement is IITD/IRD/295/2026, dated 15 October 2026. The post sits in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. The interview is held in the committee room of the Optics and Photonics Centre (OPC).
About the optics and photonics project scientist post
- Research in optics and photonics for clean-energy materials and devices
- Lab work on advanced materials and photonic systems under the SAMPARK project
- Help with training and capacity-building activities of the project
- Write reports and papers with the PI
The advertisement does not list duties. The points above follow the project title. Ask the PI for the exact tasks at the interview.
Why this role matters
Optics PhDs often struggle to find paid posts in India right after the degree. This one pays well and sits in a top lab. The walk-in route is quick, so you know the result soon.
Eligibility
- PhD in Physics or Applied Physics
- Your doctoral research must relate to optics and photonics
- Indian nationals only. The ad gives no age limit
If you already work at IIT Delhi or IRD, your application must be forwarded by your section. SC/ST candidates may get a 5% relaxation in marks. The project ends on 31 March 2027, so the post is short.
Pay and duration
- Pay slab: ₹47,000, ₹48,410, ₹49,860, ₹51,360, ₹52,900, ₹54,490, ₹56,120, ₹57,800, ₹59,530 and ₹61,320 a month
- HRA at 30% on top
- The ad does not say which step a new hire starts at
- Contract renewed yearly, or up to the project end, whichever is earlier
How to apply
Walk in on 26 October 2026 from 10:00 am at the OPC Committee Room, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016. Bring Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD forms page, filled in with your marks for every exam and your work experience. Bring a recent passport-size photo and all original certificates. For questions on eligibility, the ad gives smt@opc.iitd.ac.in.
Key dates
- Advertisement dated: 15 October 2026
- Walk-in test or interview: 26 October 2026, from 10:00 am
Please read the official IIT Delhi advertisement (IITD/IRD/295/2026) before applying, and browse more scientist jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
More optics and photonics jobs are listed on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Official advertisement: ird.iitd.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Prepare a 10-minute talk on your PhD work in optics or photonics, with one clear result.
- Link your work to clean energy: solar cells, light trapping, photodetectors or optical materials for energy.
- Revise core optics: thin-film optics, absorption and emission, and how you measured them.
- Bring papers and originals: printed copies of your best papers, and every certificate in original.
- Plan your travel: the walk-in starts at 10:00 am; arrive early with the filled form.
About IIT Delhi
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is in Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Its Industrial Research and Development (IRD) Unit runs sponsored projects and hires their project staff. The Optics and Photonics Centre teaches and does research in lasers, fibre optics, integrated optics and photonic devices.
