PU Post Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026

PU Post Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026: Overview

Panjab University Chandigarh (PU) is selecting Post Doctoral Fellows in Engineering Sciences under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) 2.0 programme. The fellowship is meant for researchers who want to develop a focused project in one of the university's engineering-science thrust areas while working with a PU department and an identified faculty mentor. The notice does not fix the number of fellowships; the university may fill all, some or none of the opportunities after assessing the researchers and their proposals.

Your application is expected to show more than the basic degree. Published work, patents, industrial research and relevant project experience can help the panel judge whether your background fits the proposed study. The research proposal is therefore central to the discussion: it should define the problem, objectives, method, expected output and references in a clear, workable way.

The attached format makes the fellowship strongly proposal-led and mentor-linked. You will need to connect the origin of the research problem with practical objectives, a credible work method and useful outputs, then name the department and mentor who can support that work. A focused plan supported by your publication record will give the panel a clearer picture of what you can deliver during the funded period.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial tenure: The fellowship runs only up to the end of the current RUSA 2.0 period. Continuation depends on your performance and the availability of programme funds.
• Selection discretion: Holding the minimum qualification does not guarantee an offer. The university can decide not to fill one or more fellowship opportunities.
• Research placement: You must identify the PU department and mentor under whom the proposed post-doctoral work will be conducted.
• Travel support: No TA or DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
• Application completeness: An incomplete form or missing supporting material will not be considered.

Application Submission Notes

This recruitment uses a walk-in interview at the Chairperson's Office, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Report with six hard copies of the prescribed application form and keep enough time for document checking before the interview begins.

Attach your educational records, detailed CV, publication list and the required 1,500-word research proposal. The notice includes both the application form and the proposal format; use those formats and cover the title, summary, keywords, origin of the problem, objectives, work method, expected output and references. Carry documentary proof for every qualification and research claim because the panel may use it while assessing your fit.

• Develop the approved research proposal in the selected Engineering Sciences thrust area
• Conduct original research with the assigned Panjab University mentor and department
• Review published studies and refine the research method
• Keep accurate research records, data files, and experiment notes
• Prepare research papers, technical outputs, and progress updates
• Follow university research ethics, safety rules, and project conditions