IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Email by 24 Aug

Verified from official source on 18 Aug 2026

IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Email by 24 Aug

📍 UttarakhandIndian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) — Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India | Advt No. MIED/PDF/2073Central Govt Jobs
Application Mode:Online + Offline
Total Posts
1
Minimum Qualification
PhD / Doctorate

Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has released the Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 vacancy under Advertisement No. MIED/PDF/2073. Is IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification was released on 12 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply via email on or before 24 August 2026. Candidates holding a B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Materials, or allied branches, followed by an M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Manufacturing, Production, or Materials, and a PhD in Manufacturing, Production, Materials, or a closely related domain with work in laser material processing, surface engineering, micro/nano fabrication, or advanced manufacturing, are eligible to apply for this Post-Doctoral Fellow post. Candidates must also have a minimum of two first-author research articles in SCI-indexed international peer-reviewed journals. The selected candidate will draw a monthly salary of ₹80,000. Selection is based on Application Screening, with shortlisted candidates notified further. Interested candidates must apply entirely via email, preparing complete bio-data with personal, educational, and publication details, attaching self-attested copies of required documents, and clearly mentioning the post applied for in the email subject line. There is no application fee for this recruitment, and given the tight timeline before the 24 August deadline, candidates should ensure their publication list and degree certificates are ready to attach immediately. Required Documents: candidates should keep ready original and self-attested photocopies of their B.Tech./B.E., M.Tech./M.E./M.S., and PhD degree certificates, a complete list of first-author publications with SCI indexing proof, a valid photo ID, and recent passport-size photographs. This Post-Doctoral Fellow position falls under the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department (MIED) at IIT Roorkee, and candidates with hands-on laboratory experience in laser-based manufacturing or surface modification techniques may find their profile particularly well-suited to this specialized research role. Reviewing the full official notification PDF for the exact PI details is recommended.

Qualification

  • B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical/Production/Materials or allied branches
  • M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Manufacturing/Production/Materials or allied branches
  • PhD in Manufacturing/Production/Materials or closely related domain with work in laser material processing, surface engineering, micro/nano fabrication, or advanced manufacturing
  • Minimum two research articles as first author in SCI-indexed international peer-reviewed journals

Age Limit

  • No specific age limit mentioned in this notification

Eligibility

  • B.Tech./B.E., M.Tech./M.E./M.S., and PhD in Manufacturing/Production/Materials or allied branches
  • Minimum two first-author research articles in SCI-indexed journals

Important Dates

  1. Notification Date

    12 Aug 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    24 Aug 2026

Application Fee

No application fee mentioned for any category for this recruitment.

Salary

  • ₹80,000 per month

How to Apply

  1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
  2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
  3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
  4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
  5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
  6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 24 August 2026
  7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference

Selection Process

  • Application Screening

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF)1

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSN/A
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for the IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow position?+
The last date to submit your application via email for the Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) position at IIT Roorkee is 24 August 2026. Candidates should apply promptly given the tight application window.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for the Post-Doctoral Fellow post?+
Candidates need a B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical, Production, or Materials, followed by an M.Tech./M.E./M.S. and a PhD in Manufacturing, Production, or Materials, along with at least two first-author SCI-indexed publications.
Q3. What is the salary offered for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position?+
The selected candidate for the IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow post will receive a monthly salary of ₹80,000, reflecting the specialized postdoctoral research qualification required.
Q4. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?+
No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category for the IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026. Candidates can apply via email at no cost.
Q5. How many vacancies are available for the Post-Doctoral Fellow post?+
There is one vacancy available for the Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) position under Advertisement No. MIED/PDF/2073 at IIT Roorkee.
Q6. What is the selection process for the Post-Doctoral Fellow role?+
The primary selection process for the IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow position involves Application Screening, with shortlisted candidates notified for further steps.
Q7. What research areas are preferred for the Post-Doctoral Fellow PhD qualification?+
The PhD should be in Manufacturing, Production, or Materials, with specific experience in laser material processing, surface engineering, micro/nano fabrication, or advanced manufacturing techniques.
Q8. How many research publications are required for this IIT Roorkee position?+
Candidates need a minimum of two research articles published as first author in SCI-indexed international peer-reviewed journals to be eligible for the Post-Doctoral Fellow post.
Q9. What is the job type for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position at IIT Roorkee?+
The Post-Doctoral Fellow position at IIT Roorkee is offered on a contractual basis, tied to the sanctioned duration of the specific research fellowship.
Q10. Where can I find the official notification for the IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow recruitment?+
The official notification PDF can be accessed via the Notification PDF link on the official IIT Roorkee website, iitr.ac.in, and should be reviewed thoroughly before applying.
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