IASST Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

IASST Guwahati is hiring 2 Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDF) — one in Physical Sciences and one in Life Sciences. If you have a PhD in the relevant area and at least 2 first-author research papers, you can apply online. The fellowship is Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated) and the maximum age is 35 years. The last date to apply online is 11 June 2026 (within 21 days of the advertisement dated 21 May 2026).

Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 592 for 2 Post-Doctoral Fellow positions under its Physical Sciences Division and Life Science Division. Only Indian citizens can apply. The appointment is for 12 months and can be extended by a maximum of one more year based on your performance.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) - Physical Sciences: 1 post (Experimental Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science)
• Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) - Life Sciences: 1 post (Tea-Microbe interactions and microbial bioactive metabolites against plant and human pathogens)

Who Can Apply?

Physical Sciences PDF

• Essential: M.Sc. in Physics and a Ph.D in Physics / Materials Science / Nanoscience from a recognised University or Institute, with expertise in synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanomaterials or advanced functional nanomaterials.
• Desirable: Experience in analysing SQUID-VSM data, M-H curves, and determining the crystal structure of magnetic nanomaterials. Your thesis work should match these areas.

Life Sciences PDF

• Essential: Ph.D in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences (Botany) / Molecular Biology / Plant Pathology / Agricultural Biotechnology from a recognised University or Institute, with research experience in plant-microbe interactions, microbial biocontrol of diseases and pests, or bioactive metabolites against multi-drug resistant pathogens.
• Desirable: Experience in microbial consortia, bio-formulation, plant disease management, metagenomics, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, sequencing, bioinformatics tools, and patent drafting.

Common Requirement

• You need at least 2 first-author publications in peer-reviewed national or international journals, each with an impact factor of more than 2.
• Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis (but not yet awarded the degree) can also apply, but will get a lower fellowship until the degree is awarded.
• You cannot avail this fellowship if you did your PhD at IASST. This fellowship can be used only once in your career.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years at the time of application.
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules.

Salary

• You will get a fellowship of Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated).
• Candidates who have only submitted their thesis will get a lower amount until the degree is awarded.
• You cannot take any other fellowship from any government or non-government source during this period.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on:

1. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage.
2. Interview and Presentation: You will give a short presentation of your PhD work or research proposal before the interview board. This may be done through video conferencing with prior approval.

No TA/DA will be paid for the interview. If you are employed, you must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IASST website at iasst.res.in.
2. Fill in the online application form within 21 days of the advertisement (by 11 June 2026).
3. Upload your self-attested documents as listed in the online form.
4. If you submitted your PhD thesis but the degree is not yet awarded, get a thesis submission certificate from the Controller of Examination or Registrar.
5. Bring your original mark-sheets, certificates and other credentials when called for the interview.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 11 June 2026 (within 21 days of publication)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Carry out research work under an assigned mentor in the relevant division
• Synthesise and characterize materials or microbial samples as per the project area
• Analyse experimental data and prepare research reports
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Present PhD work and research proposals to the institute
• Follow IASST and DST rules and research guidelines
• Assist in technology development, patent drafting, and lab activities where required