IIT Jodhpur Postdoctoral Fellowship: Stipend, Eligibility & Application

IIT Jodhpur Postdoctoral Fellowship at a Glance

IIT Jodhpur’s Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions are temporary full-time research appointments intended for researchers building an independent research career while contributing to the Institute’s interdisciplinary research and academic environment.

Eligibility Requirements

Under the latest detailed formal Institute-PDF advertisement, applicants should:

• hold a PhD in an appropriate discipline;
• have first class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree;
• maintain a consistently good academic record;
• demonstrate research output through papers and/or patents; and
• normally apply within five years after completion of the PhD.

Can thesis-submitted candidates apply?

Yes. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis can apply for Institute PDF positions.

If appointed before the degree is formally awarded, the fellow must provide the provisional or final degree certificate within six months of appointment.

Foreign nationals

The formal rolling advertisement permits applications from Indian nationals and foreign nationals, including PIO and OCI candidates, subject to applicable appointment and government-clearance requirements.

Age Limit

IIT Jodhpur reserves the right to relax age, qualifications or experience requirements for exceptional candidates.

Fellowship, HRA and Research Support

The exact fellowship within the ₹55,000–₹65,000 range depends on qualification and experience.

Duration, Performance Review and Responsibilities

The Institute PDF is initially offered for two years and may be extended for one additional year.

Performance is assessed annually. Continuation depends on satisfactory review by the relevant Performance Assessment Committee.

Academic responsibilities

Fellows are expected to conduct research and contribute to teaching or teaching assistance as decided by IIT Jodhpur.

Other fellowships

The formal advertisement states that an Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow cannot simultaneously receive another fellowship from a government or non-government source during the IIT Jodhpur fellowship tenure.

Research Areas and Project Selection

IIT Jodhpur’s central Post-Doctoral Fellowship page lists research opportunities across areas including:

• Bioscience & Bioengineering;
• Chemistry;
• Chemical Engineering;
• Civil Engineering;
• Computer Science & Engineering;
• Electrical Engineering;
• Humanities & Social Sciences;
• Mathematics;
• Metallurgical & Materials Engineering;
• Mechanical Engineering;
• Physics; and
• Sophisticated Instrumentation.

Actual recruitment depends on available institute projects and current academic-unit requirements.

The latest detailed rolling advertisement allows an applicant to apply to a maximum of two advertised projects.

Selection Process

The current formal advertisement identifies three main stages:

1. shortlisting by the relevant academic unit;
2. presentation on the proposed research work; and
3. interview.

Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions does not automatically guarantee an interview. IIT Jodhpur may shortlist candidates using qualifications, experience and research preparation above the advertised minimum where application numbers are high.

How to Apply

1. Review IIT Jodhpur’s current Post-Doctoral Fellowship page.
2. Check available projects and identify suitable principal investigators or research areas.
3. Confirm that your PhD date, age and academic profile meet the current eligibility rules.
4. Prepare your CV and research proposal.
5. Choose up to two suitable advertised projects where applicable.
6. Complete the IIT Jodhpur online PDF application.
7. Upload the required supporting documents in the current portal.
8. Monitor email and the institute portal for shortlisting, presentation and interview communication.

CareerAidHub Applicant Guidance

Start with a specific project or faculty fit

IIT Jodhpur’s formal advertisement links recruitment to available projects and academic-unit needs. A targeted application aligned with an active project is stronger than a generic postdoctoral proposal.

Show evidence of research output

The formal eligibility criteria explicitly mention papers and/or patents. Use the CV and proposal to demonstrate research productivity and readiness for independent work.

Verify current financial terms

IIT Jodhpur’s public FAQ and later formal advertisement currently display different fellowship figures. Applicants should obtain confirmation of the applicable stipend, HRA and contingency before accepting an offer.

Use the rolling status strategically

There is no fixed annual closing date, but rolling does not mean every research area has an immediate vacancy. Apply when your expertise aligns with an active project or institutional requirement.

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