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IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Postdoctoral Research Associate Post

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Sep. 10, 2026
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not Specified / As per Institute Norms
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 – 23 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

Candidates must satisfy the following academic and research criteria:
Essential Degree: Ph.D. with B.Tech. / M.Tech. equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
Postdoctoral Experience: Minimum of one (01) year of post-Ph.D. postdoctoral research experience.
Publication Benchmark: At least three (03) publications in SCI-indexed Q1 journals.
Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in finite element modeling and simulations (COMSOL / Ansys software); cleanroom micro/nanofabrication protocols; design and fabrication of superconducting resonators for quantum applications; and superconducting vertical interconnects for 3D integration.
Skills: Excellent academic track record throughout and demonstrated technical writing and communication capabilities.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is prescribed in the notification. Standard project appointment norms of IIT Hyderabad apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny and Shortlisting based on Ph.D. credentials, Q1 Publications & Specialized Research Experience

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee (Intimated via Email)

OnlineMerit Scored

Applicants will be screened and shortlisted based on eligibility criteria, academic record, Q1 publications, and relevant experimental/simulation expertise in quantum resonators and superconducting interconnects. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview before the selection committee via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Component
Doctoral Research & Q1 Journal Publications
Postdoctoral Experience & Cleanroom Nanofabrication
Simulation & Quantum Resonator Expertise
Technical Presentation & Personal Interview

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.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate works in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad under the guidance of Prof. Shiv Govind Singh on an industry-funded project by SRSTI QUANTUM PVT. LTD. The research focuses on the cutting-edge frontier of quantum hardware—specifically designing and fabricating superconducting electrical resonators and wafer-level vertical interconnects for 3D integrated quantum circuits. Daily activities take place inside IIT Hyderabad’s state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities (NanoX), involving lithography, thin-film deposition, etching, microwave characterization, and finite-element electromagnetic simulations (COMSOL/Ansys). The environment is highly rigorous, publication-driven, and closely tied to commercial quantum hardware milestones.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Time-bound project appointment for an initial duration of one (01) year. The position is strictly on-site at the IIT Hyderabad campus in Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana. Campus accommodation is subject to availability.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is an elite advanced postdoctoral fellowship. Successful execution of quantum resonator deliverables and high-impact Q1 publications provides direct qualification pathways for tenure-track faculty appointments at IITs/NITs, national laboratory scientist positions (TIFR, RRCAT, ISRO), or senior quantum hardware engineering roles in international quantum tech firms.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Q1 Publication Requirement: Applicants must have at least 3 research papers published in SCI-indexed Q1 journals; applications lacking this publication benchmark will be filtered out during preliminary scrutiny.
  • Mandatory 1-Year Post-Ph.D. Experience: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with at least 1 year of post-doctoral research experience.
  • Email Application Only: Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] with the exact subject line “POSTDOC in Quantum Applications” by 23rd September 2026.
  • On-Site Campus Requirement: The post is strictly on-site within IIT Hyderabad; remote working is not permitted due to hands-on cleanroom nanofabrication and simulation requirements.
  • Accommodation Subject to Availability: On-campus housing at IIT Hyderabad is provided strictly subject to availability, and no separate HRA component is payable if campus housing is allocated.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fellowship ranging from ₹80,000/- to ₹1,20,000/- per month, depending on qualifications, postdoctoral experience, and interview evaluation. No additional HRA admissible if campus accommodation is provided.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹80,000/- to ₹1,20,000/- per month. Campus accommodation within IIT Hyderabad is subject to availability (without HRA component as per institute norms). Position is on-site at IIT Hyderabad campus.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an updated, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting educational qualifications (B.Tech./M.Tech. and Ph.D.), postdoctoral research experience, list of SCI-indexed Q1 publications, and relevant skills in COMSOL/Ansys simulations and cleanroom nanofabrication.
  2. Draft a targeted cover letter detailing research background and alignment with the project entitled Development of superconducting electrical resonators and vertical interconnects for quantum applications.
  3. Email the CV and cover letter to Prof. Shiv Govind Singh at [email protected] with the exact email subject line: “POSTDOC in Quantum Applications”.
  4. Ensure the application is transmitted on or before the closing deadline on 23rd September 2026.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email regarding the schedule and format of the personal interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No application fee is prescribed.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The selected Postdoctoral Research Associate receives a consolidated monthly fellowship between ₹80,000/- and ₹1,20,000/- per month, depending on qualifications, postdoctoral experience, and interview performance.

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