Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Body | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior |
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| Department | Information Technology (IT), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Engineering Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and Management Studies (MS) |
| Post Name | Institute Post Doctoral Fellows (IPDF) and Externally Funded Post Doctoral Fellows (EFPDF) |
| Total Vacancies | Various Vacancies |
| Salary / Pay Scale | IPDF fellowship: Rs. 60,000/- per month for less than 1 year post-PhD experience, Rs. 65,000/- per month for 1 year or more but less than 2 years, and Rs. 70,000/- per month for 2 years or more. Contingency grant: Rs. 30,000/- per annum. |
| Official Advt No | 01/2026 |
| Job Location | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Offline Application |
| Last Date to Apply / Walk-in | 13 December 2026 |
Important Dates & Schedule
| Application Start Date | 02 November 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply / Walk-in | 13 December 2026 |
Application Fee & Payment Mode
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | Nil (No Fee) |
| SC / ST Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
| Female / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (Nil) |
Age Limit & Category Relaxation
Age Criteria
IPDF: Maximum 35 years at the time of application; application must be made within 5 years from the date of PhD award/defense. EFPDF: As per sponsoring agency norms.
Age Relaxation
As per GOI norms where applicable
Vacancy Details & Educational Eligibility
Required Educational Qualification
IPDF: PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc.) from a recognized Institute/University with first class in the relevant discipline. EFPDF: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in the preceding degrees (graduation onwards); sponsoring agency guidelines apply. Candidates whose PhD thesis has been submitted may also apply, subject to producing the PhD award certificate before joining.
Selection Process & Criteria
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
1) Download the official notification and application form from the institute website. 2) Fill in full academic, research, and experience details. 3) Sign every page and affix your photograph. 4) Attach self-attested copies of only relevant documents. 5) Email the completed application to [email protected] on or before 14 December 2026, 05:00 PM. 6) If applying for more than one department, send a separate application for each department. 7) Serving candidates must route the application through proper channel or submit NOC at the start of selection.
Documents Required for Application / Interview
- ✓Duly filled application form with signature and photograph
- ✓Self-attested copies of educational certificates and marksheets
- ✓PhD award certificate or thesis submission proof, if applicable
- ✓Experience certificates and publication details
- ✓Valid photo ID proof (Passport / Voter ID / PAN / Aadhaar / Government ID)
- ✓NOC through proper channel for serving candidates, if applicable
Common Rejection Pitfalls
Warning: The Screening Committee maintains strict scrutiny standards. Submitting incomplete forms, omitting self-attested documents, or missing the 14 December 2026 deadline will lead to immediate rejection. Ensure that OBC or EWS certificates are issued on or after 01 April 2026 where applicable. Canvassing in any form will result in instant disqualification.
Editor’s Advisory for Candidates
Candidates must ensure that their email application is sent well before the 05:00 PM deadline on 14 December 2026 to avoid last-minute server congestion. Verify that all attached research publications and experience letters clearly support your claimed post-Ph.D. duration, as fellowship levels are calculated directly from verified post-doctoral experience.
Important Official Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
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| Official Recruiting Website | Official Website |
| Join WhatsApp Job Alerts | Join WhatsApp |
| Join Telegram Sarkari Alert | Join Telegram |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1 (Eligibility): What is the educational qualification required for IPDF and EFPDF?▾
IPDF requires a PhD or equivalent doctorate with first class in the relevant discipline. EFPDF requires a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in the preceding degrees.
Q2 (Age & Relaxation): What is the age limit and relaxation for this recruitment?▾
For IPDF, the upper age limit is 35 years at the time of application, and the application must be within 5 years of PhD award/defense. EFPDF follows sponsoring agency norms. Relaxation, if applicable, is as per GOI norms.
Q3 (Salary): What is the fellowship amount for IPDF?▾
The fellowship is Rs. 60,000/- per month for less than 1 year post-PhD experience, Rs. 65,000/- for 1 to less than 2 years, and Rs. 70,000/- for 2 years or more. A contingency grant of Rs. 30,000/- per year is also provided.
Q4 (Dates & Fee): What is the last date to apply and is there any fee?▾
The last date to email the application is 14 December 2026 by 05:00 PM. There is no application fee.