IIT Bhubaneswar Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

IIT Bhubaneswar is accepting applications for Post Doctoral Fellow positions in research areas across the institute. If you have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field and your Ph.D. was awarded within the past 2 years, you can apply online. The official page says candidates are preferably below 35 years. The fellowship is Rs. 75,000 per month in the first year and can become Rs. 80,000 per month in the second year after extension.

IIT Bhubaneswar Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has issued revised guidelines for its Post-Doctoral Fellows Programme through Office Order No. 133/2026. The programme is for advanced research in Basic Sciences, Earth Ocean and Climate Sciences, Electrical and Computer Sciences, Infrastructure, Mechanical Sciences, Minerals Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and Humanities Social Sciences and Management.

This is a temporary time-bound fellowship, not a permanent institute cadre post. The fellowship is initially for 1 year from the date of joining and may be extended by another 1 year after performance review. The official application portal is active for online registration, but the page does not publish a fixed closing date.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field of Engineering, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Management.
• Academic record: You should have a consistently good academic record before and during your Ph.D. work.
• Ph.D. recency: Only people who received the Ph.D. degree within the past 2 years will be considered.
• Age preference: The official page says candidates are preferably below 35 years. Age is reckoned as on the date of online application submission.

Research Areas

• Basic Sciences
• Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences
• Electrical and Computer Sciences
• Infrastructure
• Mechanical Sciences
• Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Humanities, Social Sciences and Management

Age Limit

• The official page states that candidates are preferably below 35 years.
• Age will be checked as on the date of online application submission.
• No separate reserved-category age relaxation table is published on the official page.

Salary

• First year: Fellowship of Rs. 75,000 per month plus HRA where admissible.
• Second year after extension: Fellowship of Rs. 80,000 per month plus HRA where admissible.
• House Rent Allowance: HRA is paid as per Government of India norms only when institute accommodation is not provided.
• Accommodation: Campus or hall accommodation may be provided subject to availability and usual charges.
• Contingency grant: A research contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per annum is admissible from the date of joining as PDF.
• Other benefits: OPD consultation at IIT Bhubaneswar Health Centre, leave benefits, and other service conditions apply as per institute rules.

Application Fee

• General / General EWS / OBC: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 250
• Female candidates: No fee
• Foreign nationals: USD 50
• Payment mode: Online mode as mentioned on the official IIT Bhubaneswar application page.
• Refund rule: The application fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The official page does not mention a written exam. Selection is based on review of your profile and research plan before the selection committee.

1. Online Application: Fill the IIT Bhubaneswar PDF application form and upload the required documents.
2. Application Scrutiny: The institute may shortlist a limited number of applicants based on eligibility and suitability.
3. Research Plan Presentation: Shortlisted applicants have to present their research plan before the selection committee.
4. Interview / Committee Review: Final selection is based on the committee's assessment of the research plan, academic record, and fit with institute research areas.
5. Document Verification: Original certificates, Ph.D. proof, publications, fee proof, and NOC where applicable can be checked before joining.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Bhubaneswar Post Doctoral Fellowship page at webapps.iitbbs.ac.in/pdf-application.
2. Open the official User Registration page for PDF applications.
3. Create your account with a working email ID because the institute will contact you through that email.
4. Fill in the online application form with your education, Ph.D., research area, publication, and contact details.
5. Upload your CV, Ph.D. work summary, research proposal, publications list, certificates, and mark sheets.
6. Pay the application fee online if you are not exempted.
7. After online submission, print the completed application, sign it, attach documents and fee proof, and send it to the respective Head of School at IIT Bhubaneswar, Argul, Khordha, Odisha - 752050.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Detailed CV
• One-page summary of Ph.D. work
• Research proposal up to 2 pages
• List of publications
• Educational certificates and mark sheets
• Fee payment proof where applicable
• No Objection Certificate if you are working in a government organisation or PSU

Important Dates

• Revised Guidelines Office Order: 20 March 2026
• Guidelines Effective From: 10 March 2026
• Online Application Start: The official portal is active
• Last Date to Apply: No fixed closing date is published on the official page
• Interview / Presentation Date: To be informed by IIT Bhubaneswar to shortlisted applicants

• Carry out advanced research in the approved IIT Bhubaneswar research area
• Prepare and present a clear research plan before the selection committee
• Work with the mentor, school, or department on research and technology development
• Assist in laboratory classes, tutorials, and academic activities when assigned
• Submit semester-wise progress reports during the fellowship period
• Use the contingency grant only for approved research, conference, training, or field work expenses
• Follow institute rules on accommodation, leave, medical facility, and relieving formalities