Postdoctoral Research Associate – IIT Indore, India Under Visvesvaraya Scheme for Electronics & IT (MeitY)

December 20, 2025

Designation/Position- Postdoctoral Research Associate – IIT

IIT Indore, India invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate – IIT from eligible and interested candidates

About- IIT Indore invites applications from highly motivated, sincere, hardworking, and research-oriented candidates for the position of a postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr. Bapan Ghosh, Department of Mathematics, IIT Indore.

Research/Job Area- ESDM, IT / ITES

Location- IIT Indore, MP, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Applicants must fulfill all of the following criteria:
Research proposal must align with ESDM / IT / ITES sectors
Must be an Indian citizen
PhD degree from a recognized university with first class throughout academic career
PhD must be completed after 21 December 2020 (within last 5 years)
Upper age limit: 40 years
(Date of Birth after 21 December 1985)
PhD from IIT Indore is NOT eligible
Applicants in regular employment are not eligible
Temporary researchers/scientists may apply but must relinquish current position if selected
Preference given to candidates with active industry linkages

Job/Position Description-

The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) invites applications from highly motivated and research-driven scholars for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) under the Visvesvaraya Scheme for Electronics & IT (MeitY).

The fellowship focuses on cutting-edge research in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Information Technology / IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES), with a strong emphasis on industry-oriented research and innovation.

Item	Details
Institute	Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Position	Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF)
Scheme	Visvesvaraya Scheme for Electronics & IT (MeitY)
Research Domains	ESDM, IT / ITES
Fellowship Amount	₹1.08 Lakh per month
Contingency Grant	₹1.00 Lakh per year
Tenure	1 Year (extendable based on performance)
Mode of Interview	In-person
Application Deadline	21 December 2025 (Sunday)
Interview Date	26 December 2025 (Friday)
Location	IIT Indore, Simrol, Madhya Pradesh

🏷️ Designation

Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF)

Independently conduct high-quality postdoctoral research
Develop and execute an industry-oriented research proposal
Deliver clearly defined objectives, outcomes, and deliverables
Collaborate with IIT Indore faculty and industry partners
Maintain satisfactory research progress as per MeitY guidelines
Fellowship is full-time and non-transferable

💰 Fellowship & Benefits

Component	Amount
Fellowship	₹1.08 Lakh per month
Contingency Grant	₹1.00 Lakh per year

🔹 Fellowship is temporary (1 year)
🔹 Extension possible based on performance review
🔹 No other fellowship/employment allowed during tenure

How to Apply-

Step 1: Email Application

Send the following documents via email only to:
📧 convener-meityschemes@iiti.ac.in

Subject Line:

Application for Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) under Visvesvaraya Scheme for Electronics & IT (MeitY)

Step 2: Letters of Recommendation

Two referees must email LoRs directly
Subject Line:

LoR for Recruitment to Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) under Visvesvaraya Scheme for Electronics & IT (MeitY)

Step 3: Interview

Attend in-person interview at IIT Indore
No online interviews allowed

📂 Required Documents (Single PDF, in order)

Research Proposal (Max. 5 pages)
10th Marksheet
12th Marksheet
B.Tech Marksheet & Certificate
Master’s Marksheet & Certificate
PhD Marksheet & Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Any other relevant certificates

⚠️ Important Instructions

Email submission only (No hard copies)
Only one application per candidate
No separate interview call/email will be sent
No request for date change or online interview
Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection
Fellowship may be discontinued by MeitY for non-compliance or unsatisfactory progress