IIT Gandhinagar Postdoc Recruitment 2026 (Commutative Algebra) — 1 Post, Apply by 05 Sep (Gujarat)

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released the IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IP/70091/Adv0303 for 1 post, specializing in Commutative Algebra. This is a contractual research opportunity at an Institute of National Importance in Gujarat, suited to candidates holding a Ph.D. from a reputed institution in India with a strong academic record and research experience in Commutative Algebra. Candidates up to a maximum age of 35 years, meeting the qualification, are eligible to apply online through the official website, iitgn.ac.in, until 05 September 2026. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will contribute to a sponsored research project in Commutative Algebra at IIT Gandhinagar under faculty supervision, working on theoretical problems within the discipline as defined by the project's research scope. Eligibility requires a Ph.D. from a reputed Indian institution with the thesis submitted on or before the advertisement's last date, a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent from graduation onwards, and 55% or equivalent in Class 10th and 12th. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in the range of ₹72,000 to ₹84,000, on a contractual basis. The IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow 2026 online application is available at iitgn.ac.in. The last date to apply is 05 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since this posting is specific to Commutative Algebra and distinct from IIT Gandhinagar's other parallel Post-Doctoral Fellow openings in unrelated fields such as Water Resources/Hydrology and Civil Engineering.

Ph.D. from a reputed institution in India, with thesis submitted on or before the last date of the advertisement. Minimum 60% marks or equivalent from Graduation onwards, and 55% or equivalent in Class 10th and 12th. Good research experience in Commutative Algebra is required.

• Maximum age limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation as per Government of India norms

• Ph.D. from a reputed Indian institution, with thesis submitted by the advertisement's last date
• Minimum 60% marks from Graduation onwards, and 55% in Class 10th and 12th
• Good research experience in Commutative Algebra
• Maximum age 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India norms
• No application fee for any category

No application fee is mentioned for any category.

₹72,000 to ₹84,000 per month.

1. Visit the official IIT Gandhinagar website, iitgn.ac.in, and locate the Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility, particularly the Commutative Algebra research requirement
3. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and research details
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, educational certificates and proof of research publications
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the application online on or before 05 September 2026
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Watch for further communication from IIT Gandhinagar regarding shortlisting
9. Prepare for any subsequent interview or interaction the department may schedule
10. Confirm your thesis submission status meets the advertisement's cut-off requirement before applying