PU Post Doctoral Fellow Visvesvaraya Recruitment 2026
Panjab University - University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET)
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹108,393 - ₹108,393
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
05 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Post Doctoral Fellow at PU. PhD in CSE IT ECE eligible. Salary: Rs 1,08,393. Last date: 5 Oct 2026. Apply online.
PU Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026: Overview
Panjab University (PU) is offering a Post Doctoral Fellowship at its University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Chandigarh. The fellowship belongs to the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT, Phase II, with support from Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
The notice covers the 2026–2027 academic year and brings the fellowship into UIET’s computing and electronics research setting. You would join through a scheme-based research engagement, with the detailed scheme guidelines governing the fellowship and related support.
Posts and Disciplines
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): A discipline covered by the fellowship at UIET.
- Information Technology (IT): An alternative research discipline within the same fellowship notice.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE): The electronics discipline included alongside computing and IT.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Duration: The fellowship runs for 12 months. The notice does not offer a regular university appointment through this engagement.
- Temporary employment: If you currently hold a temporary position, you must leave it when selected for this fellowship.
- Scheme conditions: The separate Visvesvaraya Post Doctoral Fellowship guidelines govern the detailed terms. Read them alongside the UIET notice so that you understand the conditions attached to the fellowship, contingency support and travel support.
Questions about the notice can be directed to the nodal officer, Prof. (Dr.) Mamta Juneja, at visvesvaraya.uiet@gmail.com or 9878677624. Use this contact for clarification about the university’s fellowship notice; the designated online form remains the application route.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
PhD in CSE/IT/ECE from a recognized university; first class or equivalent in all preceding degrees and a consistently good academic record. PhD awarded within 5 years before the application closing date and not from UIET, Panjab University.
Preferred Qualification
Active industry linkage or research/projects addressing industry-relevant problems.
Age Limit
Up to 40 years
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Monthly fellowship of Rs. 1,08,393
Allowances
Contingency grant of Rs. 1,00,000 per year on a pro-rata reimbursement basis; travel support up to Rs. 2,10,000 under scheme guidelines.
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed prescribed application form from the UIET website
- Research proposal
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply until 5 October 2026.
You need a PhD in CSE, IT or ECE, awarded within 5 years before the closing date, and first class or equivalent in all preceding degrees. Your PhD must not be from UIET, Panjab University; the notice also sets academic-record, mentor, citizenship and employment conditions.
Complete the prescribed UIET application form and upload it through the Google Form named in the official notice. Include your research proposal.
The monthly fellowship is Rs. 1,08,393. You may also receive contingency and travel support under scheme conditions.
Important Dates
Notification
23 Sep 2026
Application Start
23 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
05 Oct 2026
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