IIT Ropar Postdoctoral Fellow (Physics) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar), Rupnagar, Punjab, has invited applications for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 15 November 2026.

The post is for Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab. Qualification required: Ph.D. degree holders in Science or Engineering (or those having their thesis submission certificate), with expertise in experimental condensed matter physics; PhD completed within the past 5 years. The pay is Fellowship Rs. 75000 per month (consolidated). Selection is by shortlisting and online interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 15 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: By email to [email protected]
• Pay: Fellowship Rs. 75000 per month (consolidated)
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Below 35 years (as on the last date of submission of the application)
• Place: Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab

IIT Ropar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

IIT Ropar Notification PDF 2026

The official notification gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download IIT Ropar notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Ph.D. degree holders in Science or Engineering (or those having their thesis submission certificate), with expertise in experimental condensed matter physics. The applicant should have completed PhD within the past 5 years.
• Age limit: Below 35 years (as on the last date of submission of the application)
• Age relaxation: As per funding agency norms

Other conditions:

• Open to Indian Nationals only

Desirable:

• Background in development of magnetic thin films and heterostructures
• Spin-orbit torque measurements and analysis
• Basic understanding of quantum materials and their potential applications in spintronic technologies

Who Cannot Apply for IIT Ropar Recruitment 2026

• Candidates who completed their PhD more than 5 years ago
• Candidates aged 35 years or above on the last date of submission, subject to relaxation as per funding agency norms

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Initially for one year
• Extendable up to 1.0 year based on performance or until the project's completion, whichever is earlier
• Selected candidate must join immediately (within a few days) after receiving the offer letter, as per Institute joining rules

Important Dates

How Will IIT Ropar Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting
• Online interview
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview

Documents to Enclose

• Completely filled application form with recent photograph
• Detailed CV with prior research/industrial experience
• Overview of PhD/Postdoc work
• List of publications/patents on a separate sheet
• Copy of degree and certificates
• Recommendation letter from Supervisor/Other mentors

How to Apply for IIT Ropar Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. Fill in the application form given on the following sheets of the notice.
2. Attach a detailed CV, an overview of PhD/Postdoc work, a list of publications/patents on a separate sheet, copies of degree and certificates and a recommendation letter.
3. Combine everything into a single consolidated PDF file.
4. Write "Application for Postdoctoral Position, your name" in the email subject.
5. Send the email to [email protected] or [email protected] by 15 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Send all documents as a single consolidated PDF file
• Email subject: "Application for Postdoctoral Position, your name"
• The form's enclosure list also asks for a research proposal with specific timelines and deliverables
• Queries go to Dr. Vivekanand Shukla at [email protected]

IIT Ropar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links