NIOT Post Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026

NIOT is hiring 4 Post-Doctoral Fellows under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). If you have a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering and are 35 years or younger as on the closing date, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 21 July 2026. The fellowship pays Rs. 80,000 per month plus HRA, along with a yearly research grant and travel allowance.

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Post Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, working under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, has re-advertised its Post-Doctoral Fellowship (MoES-DOM-PDF) under Advertisement No. NIOT/MoES-DOM-V6/02/2026. NIOT is the technical arm of MoES that develops indigenous technology for ocean resource exploration, and this fellowship funds research talent under Vertical-6 of the Deep Ocean Mission, a national programme covering six thrust areas of ocean science and technology. This particular round covers two research areas — Deep Sea Mining & Underwater Robotics (Vertical 1) with 3 openings, and Deep-sea Biodiversity Exploration & Conservation (Vertical 3) with 1 opening. If you hold a doctorate and want to work under an experienced NIOT scientist-mentor on ocean technology research, this fellowship is for you.

Vacancy Breakdown by Research Vertical

• Vertical 1 (Deep Sea Mining, Underwater Vehicles & Robotics): 3 posts — focused on developing technologies for deep sea mining, underwater vehicles, and underwater robotics.
• Vertical 3 (Deep-sea Biodiversity Exploration & Conservation): 1 post — focused on technological innovations for exploring and conserving deep-sea biodiversity.

Note: The number of fellowships may increase if more vacancies arise, subject to approval.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in a Science or Engineering discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
• Mentor Consent: You must get prior consent from your chosen NIOT mentor before applying. Available mentors listed in the notification include Dr. P. Muthuvel (Scientist-G), whose expertise covers design, development and integration of embedded electronics, instrumentation and control systems, and Dr. Tamshuk Choudhury (Scientist-F), whose expertise covers underwater mechanical systems design, materials engineering, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics — both for Vertical 1.
• Research Proposal: Your proposed research must match the scope of your chosen DOM Vertical and your mentor's area of expertise.
• You can submit only one proposal per applicant.

Age Limit

• Your age should not exceed 35 years as on the closing date for submission of application.
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India norms for reserved categories.

Salary

• You will get a fellowship of Rs. 80,000 per month plus HRA.
• You will also get a Research Grant of Rs. 2,50,000 per year for your project.
• National Travel allowance of Rs. 30,000 per year and International Travel allowance of up to Rs. 1,00,000 over 2 years are provided on a case-by-case basis, based on MoES approval.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam or interview mentioned for this fellowship. Your application is evaluated based on:

1. Eligibility Screening: Your qualification and research proposal are checked against the DOM Vertical requirements.
2. Mentor Approval: Your chosen mentor must be willing to take you on — each mentor can guide a maximum of 2 PDFs at a time under the scheme.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal at www.amsob.in.
2. Read the full advertisement and pick a mentor for your preferred DOM Vertical from Annexure I of the notification.
3. Get prior consent from your chosen mentor before you apply.
4. Register and fill in the online application form along with your research proposal.
5. Upload your documents and submit before the deadline.

For queries, contact helpdesk@amsob.in or amsob.niot@gov.in. You can also scan the QR code given in the notification to visit the application website directly.

Important Dates

• Start Date of Submission: 1 July 2026
• Last Date of Submission: 21 July 2026, 5:30 PM IST

• Carry out independent and mentor-guided research under the assigned Deep Ocean Mission vertical
• Design and conduct experiments related to deep-sea technology or biodiversity research
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
• Collaborate with NIOT scientists and mentors on ongoing Deep Ocean Mission projects
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation as required by MoES
• Help develop new tools, methods, or technologies for ocean exploration
• Present research progress and findings during periodic project reviews