📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Institute Instrumentation Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
- Advt No: IIC/PDF/113/ (Dated: 26-10-2026)
- Total Posts: 01
- Post Name: Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Temporary, Two Years)
- Application Mode: Offline (Application to be sent via Email)
- Last Date: 30 November 2026
- Job Location: Institute Instrumentation Centre, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Application Fee: Not Stated
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) | 01 | Not Stated | Rs. 80,000/- + Rs. 50,000 per Year Contingency |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
- Essential Qualification: PhD in Physics / Applied Physics. The PhD/research work should be in areas related to thin-film fabrication, surface/interface engineering.
- Desirable Experience:
- Hands-on experience with material characterisation techniques such as Thin Film XRD, XPS, AFM, Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, etc.
- Prior experience with RF magnetron sputtering, particularly for the deposition and optimization of AlN thin films.
- Exposure to thin-film fabrication and heterostructure development (AlN/diamond and GaN/AlN/diamond systems).
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- The official notification does not explicitly state the selection process or screening clause.
- Generally, IIT Roorkee selections for such posts involve application screening followed by an interview (virtual or in-person) for shortlisted candidates.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated via email.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must compile the following into a single PDF file named Candidate Name_Institute_Year of Ph.D and email it to [email protected] (cc to [email protected]):
- Covering letter addressed to The Head, Institute Instrumentation Centre.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- List of Publications from PhD work.
- Research statement describing past research experience and future research plans.
- Justification of suitability of eligibility and experience for the position.
Email Subject Line: "Application for PDF_Advt. No. IIC/PDF/113"
Download IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) Official Notification PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment?
The last date to submit the application via email is 30 November 2026.
What is the application mode for this recruitment?
The application mode is offline submission via email. Candidates must send a single PDF file to the specified email addresses before the deadline.
Is there an application fee?
The official notification does not specify an application fee; therefore, no fee is mentioned for this post.
What is the salary for the Post-Doctoral Fellow?
The fellowship is Rs. 80,000 per month for both the 1st and 2nd years, plus a contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year.
Is this a permanent government job?
No, this is a temporary, contractual position for a fixed tenure of two years under a research project.