📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani (IIIT Kalyani)
- Advertisement No.: IIITK/Acad/Vis-PostDoc/2026/12
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Post Name: Post Doctoral Fellow (Under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II)
- Employment Nature: Contractual — Temporary, full-time, non-transferable 1-year fellowship position (not a permanent cadre post)
- Application Mode: Offline — Send signed hard copy by Post and soft copy by Email to The Registrar, IIIT Kalyani
- Last Date for Application: 22 October 2026 (both hard copy receipt and email)
- Interview Date: 28 October 2026
- Address for Submission: The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, IIIT/A-23, Ward No. 18, Kalyani, Nadia — 741235 (on Kalyani Barrackpore Expressway), West Bengal
- Application Fee: General / Others: Rs. 500/- | SC / ST / EWS: Rs. 300/- (Non-refundable, paid via online transfer)
- Salary / Fellowship: Rs. 1,08,393/- per month + Research Contingency of Rs. 1 Lakh per year + Travel support as per norms
- Official Website: www.iiitkalyani.ac.in
Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani (IIIT Kalyani) has invited offline applications for 1 Post Doctoral Fellow position under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II. The fellowship is a temporary, contractual appointment with a tenure of 1 year, offering a consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 1,08,393/- along with research contingency and travel support. Interested and eligible candidates who completed their Ph.D. within the last 5 years in the prescribed research domains must submit their application by 22 October 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 1 | 40 years (Upper Age Limit) | Rs. 1,08,393/- per month (Fellowship) + Rs. 1 Lakh/year Research Contingency + Travel Support as per norms |
Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification
Nationality
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals only.
Educational Qualification for Post Doctoral Fellow
- Ph.D. degree with research domain focusing on Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) or IT / IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES).
- Ph.D. must be obtained from a recognized University with first class (in terms of grades, etc.) in all preceding levels and a good academic record throughout.
- The applicant must have completed Ph.D. within the past 5 years as on the last date of application submission (22 October 2026).
- Applicants must not have completed their Ph.D. from IIIT Kalyani.
- Proven academic record including peer-reviewed publications and recognitions is required.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- PDF applicants currently in regular employment will not be considered.
- Scientists or researchers with temporary positions in academia or research institutions may be considered, but must relinquish their current roles if selected.
- Preference will be given to candidates with active industry linkages and a research proposal directed towards industry-specific problems.
Selection Process and Screening Clause
Selection will be made on the basis of:
- Fulfillment of prescribed eligibility criteria — screening of applications and research proposals.
- Written test and/or Interview — scheduled on 28 October 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date by e-mail.
- No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
- The Institute reserves the right not to fill the position if no candidate is found suitable.
- Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not ensure an applicant's right to join as PDF.
Application Fee and Payment Details
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / Others | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs. 300/- |
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid via online transfer to the following bank account before submitting the application:
- Account Name: Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani
- Bank Name: State Bank of India
- Account No.: 33984361509
- IFSC Code: SBIN0006701
- MICR Code: 700002332
The reference number of the bank transaction must be mentioned in the specified section of the application form.
How to Apply — Step-by-Step Process
- Pay the non-refundable application fee via online transfer to the IIIT Kalyani bank account (details provided above).
- Note the reference number of the bank transaction for inclusion in the application form.
- Download, complete, and sign the prescribed application form.
- Prepare a research proposal with clear objectives, outcomes, and deliverables.
- Attach all necessary documents (degrees, mark sheets, publications list, experience certificates, etc.).
- Send the hard copy by post to: The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, IIIT/A-23, Ward No. 18, Kalyani, Nadia — 741235. Superscribe the envelope with: "Application for Visvesvaraya PDF — Advt. No. IIITK/Acad/Vis-PostDoc/2026/12". Ensure it reaches on or before 22.10.2026.
- Send the soft copy of the application and all documents by email to [email protected] on or before 22.10.2026.
Required Documents and Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Including Ph.D. Certificate)
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead and List of Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Research Proposal with Objectives, Outcomes, and Deliverables
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
- Bank Transaction Reference Number Slip for Application Fee
- Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
Additional Instructions:
- The post is purely contractual and temporary — it is not a permanent government job and does not carry lifetime pension or permanent job security.
- Applicants currently in regular employment will not be considered.
- Applicants who completed their Ph.D. from IIIT Kalyani are not eligible.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date by e-mail.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow recruitment?
The last date for receipt of both the hard copy (by post) and soft copy (by email) of the application for IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow under Advt. No. IIITK/Acad/Vis-PostDoc/2026/12 is 22 October 2026.
2. When and where will the interview be conducted for IIIT Kalyani PDF recruitment?
The written test and/or interview is scheduled on 28 October 2026 at the IIIT Kalyani campus, Kalyani, West Bengal. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the exact schedule by email. No TA/DA will be paid to attend.
3. What is the application fee for IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow?
The application fee is Rs. 500/- for General / Others and Rs. 300/- for SC / ST / EWS candidates. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid via online transfer to the SBI account of IIIT Kalyani (Account No: 33984361509, IFSC: SBIN0006701) before submitting the application.
4. Is the IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow position permanent or contractual?
The Post Doctoral Fellow position is a purely temporary, contractual fellowship with a tenure of 1 year, tenable in India only. It is a full-time, non-transferable position under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II. It does not carry permanent government job security or lifetime pension.
5. What is the salary / fellowship amount for IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow?
The Post Doctoral Fellow at IIIT Kalyani receives a consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 1,08,393/- along with a research contingency of Rs. 1 Lakh per year and travel support as per institute norms.
6. Who is not eligible to apply for IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow?
Candidates who completed their Ph.D. from IIIT Kalyani are not eligible. Additionally, applicants currently in regular employment will not be considered. Temporary position holders in academia or research institutions may apply but must relinquish their current role if selected. The candidate's Ph.D. must have been completed within the past 5 years and the upper age limit is 40 years.