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IIT Guwahati Post Doctoral Fellow Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 70,850 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Guwahati R&D Norms
Job Location
Assam26Guwahati19

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window24 – 28 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date5 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Ph.D. in Chemical Science, Chemistry, or Biotechnology with a strong research publication record including first-author papers in Q1 journals. Desirable: Hands-on experience in recombinant protein expression and purification, along with basic knowledge of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit will be as per IIT Guwahati and sponsoring agency guidelines. Standard relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/women candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Screening

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Offline Walk-in Interview

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Applicants must apply online through the IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal on or before 28th September 2026 (5:00 PM). Eligible shortlisted candidates must appear for an offline walk-in interview on 5th October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati. No separate call letters will be issued. Selection is based entirely on interview performance and research credentials. No TA/DA is admissible.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentInterview AssessmentMechanisms of DNA methylation, hydroxymethylation, chromatin remodeling, epigenetic markers in disease, and biosensing methodologies
Evaluation ComponentInterview AssessmentDesign of engineered DNA-binding proteins, recombinant protein expression in bacterial/eukaryotic hosts, chromatography purification (affinity/SEC), and quality control
Evaluation ComponentInterview AssessmentPrinciples of solution NMR spectroscopy, chemical shift perturbation for protein-DNA interactions, structural characterization, and analytical biophysics

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE), Guwahati-781039, Assam. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will work under Principal Investigator Dr. Himanshu Singh on the cutting-edge project 'Precise Detection of Epigenetic DNA Marks with Engineered Proteins'. IIT Guwahati's BSBE department is an elite research facility equipped with advanced biophysical instrumentation, high-field NMR spectrometers (600/700 MHz), FPLC protein purification suites, and cell biology laboratories. The work environment is academically rigorous and research-focused, oriented toward publishing first-author papers in Q1 journals and filing intellectual property disclosures.

Posting & Transfer Policy

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Initial duration of appointment is 6 months, extendable based on project requirements, fund availability, and fellow's performance. The position is strictly temporary and coterminous with the project, carrying no claim for permanent absorption or regular faculty appointment at IIT Guwahati.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual research fellowship without formal promotional hierarchy. However, completing a high-impact postdoctoral tenure at an Institute of National Importance like IIT Guwahati provides substantial leverage for winning prestigious national fellowships (such as DST-Inspire Faculty, Ramalingaswami Fellowship, or DBT-Wellcome India Alliance) and securing tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments across IITs, IISERs, and NITs.
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  • Short Application Window: Online application via the IIT Guwahati R&D portal closes strictly on 28th September 2026 at 5:00 PM; no offline or physical applications prior to the deadline will be accepted.
  • Mandatory In-Person Interview: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person for the Walk-in Interview on 5th October 2026 at 11:00 AM at IIT Guwahati; no online interview option is provided.
  • No Campus Accommodation: The institute will not provide hostel or staff campus accommodation; candidates must arrange off-campus housing using the provided HRA (Rs. 11,600/- per month).
  • Mandatory Q1 Publications: Eligible candidates must have a strong publication track record including first-author research articles in Q1 journals.
  • No TA/DA Paid: Candidates must make their own travel arrangements; no travel or daily allowance will be reimbursed for attending the interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Total monthly remuneration of Rs. 70,850/- (Basic Pay: Rs. 58,000/- + HRA: Rs. 11,600/- [20%] + Medical: Rs. 1,250/-). Duration of appointment is initially 6 months. No campus accommodation is provided.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati at https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
  2. Search for the project title: 'Precise Detection of Epigenetic DNA Marks with Engineered Proteins' (Project Ref: 2627R-0277-BSBE1470HIMS).
  3. Fill out the online application form, upload your CV and proof of educational qualifications (PhD degree and Q1 publications), and submit before 28.09.2026 (5:00 PM).
  4. For technical assistance, email [email protected]. For project queries, contact PI Dr. Himanshu Singh at [email protected].
  5. Report in person for the Walk-in Interview on 05th October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati, carrying original degree certificates and reprints of publications.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged by IIT Guwahati for this recruitment.

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Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Science, Chemistry, or Biotechnology with a strong research publication record including first-author papers in Q1 journals. Desirable skills include hands-on experience in protein expression, purification, and basic knowledge of NMR spectroscopy.

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