ABV-IIITM Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ABV-IIITM Gwalior is hiring 10 Institute Post Doctoral Fellows across five departments, with 2 positions per department. If you have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate, strong research publications and the required first-class academic record, you can apply by email. The last date to send the completed form is 15 July 2026 by 5:00 PM. Fellowship is Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month, based on post-Ph.D. experience.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM) Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 10 Posts

Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Institute Post Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) and Externally Funded Post Doctoral Fellow (EFPDF) positions. This is a research-focused fellowship for Indian nationals who can work full-time at the institute and contribute to high-quality research output. The notice covers the five departments of IT, CSE, EE, Engineering Sciences and Management Studies.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

• Information Technology (IT): 2 IPDF positions
• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): 2 IPDF positions
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE): 2 IPDF positions
• Engineering Sciences (ES): 2 IPDF positions
• Management Studies: 2 IPDF positions

The notification also mentions Externally Funded Post Doctoral Fellow positions, but it does not give a separate fixed vacancy count for that category.

Who Can Apply?

Core Qualification

• Nationality: You must be an Indian national.
• Doctorate: You need a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree, such as D.Sc., in a relevant discipline from a recognised institute or university.
• Thesis submitted: You can apply after submitting your Ph.D. thesis, but you must produce the Ph.D. award certificate before joining if selected.
• Academic record: You should have first class, meaning at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks, at both Bachelor's and Master's levels. Relaxation in CGPA or percentage applies as per Government of India norms.

Research and Institute Background

• CFTI / ranked university link: At least one degree from graduation onward, or regular pay-scale or guest faculty work experience, should be from a CFTI such as IISc, IIT, IIIT, NIT, IIM, ISI or IISER, or from a foreign university with QS rank 500 or better.
• Publications: You need at least 3 SCI/SSCI/SCIE publications, including at least 1 publication in a Q1 journal as per the latest JCR list.
• ABV-IIITM Ph.D. condition: If you completed your Ph.D. from ABV-IIITM Gwalior, you can apply only after 1 year from Ph.D. viva-voce approval.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years at the time of submitting the application form.
• You should apply within 5 years from the Ph.D. award date, counted from the defence date.
• The closing date for checking age, qualification and experience is 15 July 2026.

Fellowship and Benefits

• Post-Ph.D. experience below 1 year: Rs. 60,000 per month
• Post-Ph.D. experience 1 year to below 2 years: Rs. 65,000 per month
• Post-Ph.D. experience 2 years or more: Rs. 70,000 per month
• Contingency grant: Rs. 30,000 per year for consumables, conferences and publication-related expenses, based on mentor recommendation.
• Accommodation: Institute accommodation may be provided against licence fee and other charges, subject to availability. If accommodation is not available, HRA applies as per Government of India norms.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this postdoctoral fellowship application.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam in the ABV-IIITM PDF notification. Selection is based on research profile, screening, technical interaction and interview.

1. Application Screening: The institute may shortlist applications based on qualifications, research output, area of expertise and experience higher than the minimum requirement.
2. Technical Presentation and Interview: Shortlisted candidates have to attend a presentation and interview before the Selection Committee. Overseas candidates may be interviewed online.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates and valid photo ID must be produced at the time of technical presentation and interview.
4. Medical Fitness: Final joining is subject to being found physically fit and sound in health by the institute medical authority.

How to Apply

1. Download and read the official ABV-IIITM notification from iiitm.ac.in.
2. Fill the application form separately if you are applying for more than one department.
3. Attach self-attested copies of relevant certificates, research publication details and other supporting documents.
4. If you work in Government, Semi-Government, PSU or a government-aided autonomous body, arrange the application through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the start of selection.
5. Email the completed application form with signature and photo to dofa@iiitm.ac.in before 15 July 2026, 5:00 PM.

Do not send incomplete forms. ABV-IIITM says incomplete applications will be rejected, and fresh documents after the last date will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 23 April 2026
• Application Start: 23 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 July 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced on the institute website or by email

• Carry out full-time research work in the selected ABV-IIITM department
• Prepare and submit high-quality manuscripts for SCI, SSCI or SCIE indexed journals
• Assist mentors in writing externally funded project proposals
• Support tutorial classes, laboratory work, seminars and symposia within the weekly academic workload
• Co-guide B.Tech and M.Tech students with mentor and institute approval
• Follow institute research rules, publication targets and reporting requirements
• Maintain research records, publication drafts and project documents properly