IIT Kharagpur Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research Vacancy 2026

IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 - Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research

IIT Kharagpur has released an official notification for the recruitment of Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research posts (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 27 Nov 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

IIT Kharagpur Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research - Overview

Organization	IIT Kharagpur
Post Name	Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research
Total Vacancies	1
Advertisement No.	IIT/SRIC/R/CED/2026/109
Qualification	M.Phil/Ph.D
Location	West Bengal
Job Type	Temporary
Last Date to Apply	27 Nov 2026
Official Website	iitkgp.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for IIT Kharagpur Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: M.Phil/Ph.D. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

The maximum age of the candidate should be 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Please refer to the official notification for details.

Application Fee

The application fee for IIT Kharagpur Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research recruitment is: Fee: ₹Rs. 0, Category: ₹General / Male / OBC / Female / SC/ST. Please refer to the official notification for category-wise fee details and payment methods.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply

27 Nov 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for IIT Kharagpur Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: iitkgp.ac.in
Look for the Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Pay the application fee as applicable
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	iitkgp.ac.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research posts has IIT Kharagpur announced?

The notice announces 1 post of Post Doctoral Fellowship - Research in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date of application is 27 November 2026.

What is the qualification required?

A PhD in CSE/ECE or related departments (in the area of Computer Systems and Networks), with minimum 70% marks or 7.5 CGPA in Class 10, 12, UG and PG.

What is the age limit?

The age limit is 35 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.

Is there an application fee?

The notice shows the application fee as Rs. 0 for General / Male / OBC, Female and SC/ST.

How do I apply?

Applications are invited online. The UTR No. or Transaction ID details must be mentioned in the Application Form.

Can candidates who have not yet defended their PhD apply?

Yes. The notice says candidates who have submitted their thesis but are waiting for the defense can also apply. Without the degree, they can be recruited as "Senior Research Engineer" with appropriate salary.

Is this a permanent post?

No. It is a temporary assignment in a purely time bound research project. The tenure is printed as 100000 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

Who funds the project?

The sponsoring agency is Ericsson India Private Limited. The project is "Compute on Demand in 6G Network", with Prof./Dr. Sandip Chakraborty as PI/Co-PI.