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IIT Hyderabad Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts in CARBON Lab

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Aug. 27, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts (Post-Doctoral Fellow - CARBON Lab)
Pay Scale
₹58K - ₹67K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 25, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Aug – 9 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility and qualifications criteria for Post-Doctoral Fellow (CARBON Lab):
Minimum Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics from a recognized University / Institute.
Desirable Project-Wise Expertise:
  - Project 1 (Tropical Batteries): Strong expertise in Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery chemistry, working mechanisms, and electrochemical characterization.
  - Project 2 (Coal to Graphitic Carbon): Strong expertise in Lithium-ion battery chemistry, coal-processing, and pouch-cell electrochemical testing.
Desirable Technical Skills: Designing electrode materials, coin-cell & pouch-cell fabrication, impedance spectroscopy, material upscaling, and translational energy storage research.
Funding & Laboratory: Creative & Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Lab, funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and Coal India Limited (CIL).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit follows DST / ANRF Post-Doctoral / Research Associate guidelines (typically 40 years for general male candidates, relaxable up to 45 years for female, SC, ST, and OBC candidates).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Submission of CV with 2 Referees & Ph.D. Abstract via Email to [email protected] by 09.09.2026

OnlineQualifying Only

Scrutiny and Shortlisting by Principal Investigator based on Ph.D. publications & battery research background

OnlineQualifying Only

Technical Online Interview via Video Conference (Tentatively 4th week of September 2026)

OnlineMerit Scored

Recommendation, Document Verification & Immediate Joining for 1-Year Fellowship (Extendable)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through academic screening and online technical interview:
1. Application: Eligible applicants must email their latest CV (including contact addresses of at least 2 academic referees) and Ph.D. thesis abstract to [email protected] with subject 'Application for Post-doctoral Fellow_CARBON Lab' on or before 09.09.2026.
2. Shortlisting: The Principal Investigator (Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma) will evaluate and shortlist candidates based on Ph.D. quality and battery expertise.
3. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview tentatively scheduled for the 4th week of September 2026.
4. Joining: Selected fellows are required to join immediately at IIT Hyderabad.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

Verified Official Source

Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Ph.D. Research Quality & Electrochemical Material Science Foundations
Battery Chemistry, Coin/Pouch Cell Fabrication & Testing Expertise
Translational Research Orientation & Online Interview Defense

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

CARBON Lab (Creative & Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials) at IIT Hyderabad, led by Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma, is one of India's foremost research groups in energy storage and advanced carbon nanomaterials. The lab is equipped with glove boxes, multi-channel battery testers (Arbin, Biologic), pouch-cell fabrication assembly lines, and high-temperature carbonization furnaces. Fellows lead cutting-edge translational research funded by ANRF and Coal India Limited to tackle high-temperature tropical battery degradation and valorize Indian low-grade coal into battery-grade synthetic graphite for EV cells. Intellectually rigorous, industrial-scale translational battery research.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Time-bound project appointment sanctioned initially for 1 year, extendable based on annual performance reviews and project funding milestones. Stationed at IIT Hyderabad campus in Kandi, Sangareddy.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Post-Doctoral Fellow (equivalent to DST Research Associate I/II/III). Provides elite standing, patent/publication outputs, and strong industry linkages for direct transition into assistant professor tenure-tracks at IITs/NITs or senior battery scientist positions in leading EV gigafactories (Ola, Tata, Exide, Amara Raja).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Application Deadline of 09.09.2026: Email submissions must reach [email protected] on or before 09 September 2026.
  • Specific Email Subject Line: The subject line of the application email must strictly be 'Application for Post-doctoral Fellow_CARBON Lab'.
  • Mandatory Attachments: Latest CV must include names and contact details of at least 2 academic referees, alongside a comprehensive Ph.D. thesis abstract.
  • Ph.D. Award / Defense Prerequisite: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
  • Immediate Joining Requirement: Selected candidates will be required to join the CARBON Lab immediately upon selection.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow (Project 1: Tropical Batteries / Li-S Chemistry)1
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow (Project 2: Coal to Graphitic Carbon / Li-ion Pouch Cells)1
Total Vacancies02 Posts (Post-Doctoral Fellow - CARBON Lab)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly fellowship emoluments as per DST/ANRF guidelines:
• RA-I: ₹58,000/- + 30% HRA (₹75,400/- pm)
• RA-II: ₹61,000/- + 30% HRA (₹79,300/- pm)
• RA-III: ₹67,000/- + 30% HRA (₹87,100/- pm)
Determined based on verified post-Ph.D. research experience.

Fellowship of ₹58,000 / ₹61,000 / ₹67,000 per month + 30% HRA as per DST/ANRF norms based on post-PhD research experience (Total: ₹75,400 to ₹87,100 per month).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Eligible applicants should send the required documents by email to [email protected].

The email subject must be: Application for Post-doctoral Fellow_CARBON Lab

Documents to be sent:

  • Latest CV with the name and contact addresses of at least 2 referees.
  • Ph. D. Thesis abstract.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the online interview date and time. The tentative interview date is the 4th week of September 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged). Applications submitted by email to [email protected].

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The fellowship is ₹58,000/-, ₹61,000/-, or ₹67,000/- per month + 30% HRA (Total: ₹75,400/- to ₹87,100/- per month) based on post-Ph.D. research experience as per DST/ANRF guidelines.

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