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Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Top JobMay. 31, 2026

Institute Doctoral Fellow

Required Qualification

Vacancies
Various Vacancies
Pay Scale
₹58K - ₹67K / mo
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years

Important Dates

Published

Jan. 7, 2026

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Starts

Jan. 7, 2026

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Deadline

N/A

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Exam Date

TBA

About Indian Institute of Technology Madras

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a public technical university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. As one of the Institutes of National Importance, IIT Madras is renowned for its excellence in engineering, science, technology, and research. Established in 1959, it is committed to fostering academic and research innovation and contributes significantly to India's scientific and technological advancements.

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Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree. Individuals who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply for Institute PDF posts, provided they submit the provisional/degree certificate within 6 months from the date of appointment as Institute PDF. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the appointment. The Ph.D. degree should have been completed within five years prior to the application.

Age Limit Details

The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for women and candidates belonging to reserved categories.
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Salary & Pay Scale

The fellowship offers a consolidated amount between Rs. 58,000 and Rs. 67,000 per month, depending upon the area of experience and qualification. Additional benefits include:
  • Accommodation: Suitable hostel/campus accommodation as per IIT norms will be provided if requested and if available.
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): For Institute Post-Doctoral Fellows not provided accommodation within the campus, they are eligible for HRA as per Central Government norms.
  • Contingency Grant: A contingency grant of Rs. 1,00,000 per annum will be provided for research purposes.
  • Medical Benefits/Insurance: As applicable to Ph.D. scholars.
  • Conference Permission: Permission for either National or International conferences can be granted, provided funds are available within the contingency grant.
  • TA Claim for Interview: Reimbursement of II AC train fare (to and fro by shortest route) for attending interviews.

How to Apply

Candidates are required to submit a soft copy of their application to [email protected]. The application format and other relevant details regarding the Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship are available on the official IIT Madras website. Applications will be forwarded to departments for shortlisting, followed by a departmental evaluation committee (DEC) review and an Institute Selection Committee (ISC) interview, which may be conducted in-person or via Skype/video conference. Selection is an ongoing process throughout the year.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

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