IIIT Kalyani Visvesvaraya Postdoc Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani (IIIT Kalyani) - Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹108,393 - ₹108,393
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
22 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Visvesvaraya Postdoc at IIIT Kalyani. PhD eligible. Salary: Rs 1,08,393. Last date: 22 Oct 2026. Apply offline at iiitkalyani.ac.in.
IIIT Kalyani Visvesvaraya Postdoc Recruitment 2026: Overview
Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani (IIIT Kalyani) is offering a Visvesvaraya Post Doctoral Fellowship under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II. Based in Kalyani, West Bengal, this contractual research opportunity focuses on Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) or IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES).
The notice places particular emphasis on research connected to industry problems. Your proposal needs to explain the objectives of your planned work, its expected outcomes and the deliverables you intend to produce.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Fellowship tenure: The award runs for 1 year under the Phase II fellowship norms. Treat it as a fixed research engagement when planning your commitment to the institute.
- Nature of engagement: The fellowship is full-time, temporary and non-transferable. It can be held only in India.
- Existing temporary employment: If you hold a temporary research or academic position and are selected, you must leave that role to take up this fellowship.
- Appointment decision: Meeting the stated requirements does not guarantee an appointment. IIIT Kalyani makes the final decision and may leave the position unfilled if it does not find a suitable applicant.
- Reservation: The institute follows the reservation norms of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for this recruitment.
- Travel for assessment: The institute will not pay TA/DA for attending the interview. Plan your travel on that basis.
Application Submission Notes
Your signed hard-copy application must reach The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, IIIT/A-23, Ward No. 18, Kalyani, Nadia-741235, on Kalyani Barrackpore Expressway; a softcopy of the same application must also go to oishila@iiitkalyani.ac.in. Write "Application for Visvesvaraya PDF-Advt. No IIITK/Acad/Vis-PostDoc/2026/12" on the envelope.
Enter the bank transaction reference number in the specified part of your application form. The notice identifies the institute's Kalyani Barrackpore Expressway campus as the interview venue, and shortlisted applicants will receive interview communication by email.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
PhD from a recognized university in a research domain focused on Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) or IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES), with first class at all preceding levels and a good academic record. PhD completed within the past...
Preferred Qualification
Preference for applicants with active industry linkages and a research proposal addressing industry-specific problems.
Age Limit
Up to 40 years
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹500.00 |
| SC | ₹300.00 |
| ST | ₹300.00 |
| EWS | ₹300.00 |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Fellowship: Rs. 1,08,393 per month under Visvesvaraya fellowship Phase II norms.
Allowances
Research contingency of Rs. 1 lakh per year and travel support as per scheme norms.
Selection Process
- 1 Written Exam
- 2 Interview
Exam Pattern
You may be assessed through a written test and/or interview. The institute can shortlist applicants using higher qualifications, experience or other criteria. The notice does not give the written test's question count, marks, duration, subjects, language or negative-marking rules.
The announced interview date is 28 October 2026. Shortlisted applicants will receive interview information by email.
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed and signed application form
- Research proposal with objectives, outcomes and deliverables
- Supporting documents establishing the notified eligibility requirements
- Bank transaction reference recorded in the application form
Frequently Asked Questions
Your hard-copy application must reach the institute and your email application must be sent by 22 October 2026.
You need a PhD focused on ESDM or IT/ITES, first class at all preceding levels and a strong academic record with peer-reviewed publications and recognitions. Your PhD must fall within the preceding 5 years as on the deadline and must not be from IIIT Kalyani. You must be an Indian national, no older than 40 years when applying and outside regular employment.
Send your signed application, research proposal and supporting documents to The Registrar, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT/A-23, Ward No. 18, Kalyani, Nadia-741235. Email the same application to oishila@iiitkalyani.ac.in, use the notice's envelope wording and record your fee transaction reference in the form.
You receive a fellowship of Rs. 1,08,393 per month, with Rs. 1 lakh per year in research contingency and travel support under the scheme norms.
The institute checks the notified requirements and may shortlist applicants before a written test and/or interview. The notice schedules the interview for 28 October 2026; shortlisted applicants receive details by email.
Important Dates
Notification
30 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
22 Oct 2026
Exam Date
28 Oct 2026
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