IIT Patna Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 – Visvesvaraya Scheme

IIT Patna Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 – Visvesvaraya Scheme

Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) positions under the Visvesvaraya Scheme. The fellowship aims to attract highly motivated scientists and engineers to undertake advanced research in Deep Learning, Multimodal Signal Processing and Biomedical Embedded Systems.

Selected candidates will receive a monthly fellowship of INR 1,08,393 for a period of one year.

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

IIT Patna is offering Postdoctoral Fellowships under the Visvesvaraya Scheme to support advanced research and encourage talented researchers to contribute to emerging technological areas.

The programme is designed for motivated scientists and engineers with strong academic backgrounds and research capabilities.

The fellowship is a full-time, non-transferable and temporary research position tenable in India only.

Research Areas

Applications are invited for postdoctoral research in the following areas:

1. Deep Learning

Research involving advanced deep learning techniques and related computational approaches.

2. Multimodal Signal Processing

Research involving signal processing techniques across multiple data modalities.

3. Biomedical Embedded Systems

Research involving embedded systems and technologies relevant to biomedical applications.

Applicants should ensure that their proposed research aligns with the advertised areas.

Essential Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Nationality: The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

2. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. degree from a recognized university with first class or equivalent grades at all preceding levels and a good academic record throughout.

3. Ph.D. Completion: Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. within the past five years as of the last date for submission of applications.

4. Institution Restriction: Applicants must not have completed their Ph.D. at the same institution where the fellowship is to be awarded.

5. Age Limit: The applicant must not exceed 40 years of age on the date of application submission.

6. Research Proposal: Candidates must submit a research proposal to the institution clearly defining the objectives, expected outcomes and deliverables of the proposed research.

7. Employment Status: Applicants currently in regular employment will not be considered. Scientists or researchers holding temporary positions in academic or research institutions may be considered, subject to relinquishing their existing roles if selected.

8. Previous Fellowship: Candidates who have already availed themselves of a fellowship under the scheme will not be eligible for support again.

Fellowship and Financial Support

The fellowship will be governed by the applicable terms and conditions of the Visvesvaraya Scheme.

Appointment Duration

The fellowship will be awarded for a period of one year.

The selected candidate must undertake full-time research during the fellowship period.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 40 Years

The age limit will be calculated as of the date of submission of the application.

Reservation Policy

Reservation provisions will apply in accordance with the Government of India rules.

Research Proposal Requirement

Applicants must submit a research proposal along with their application.

The proposal should clearly specify:

• Research objectives

• Expected research outcomes

• Proposed deliverables

The proposed work should be relevant to one or more of the research areas specified in the advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should refer to the official IIT Patna recruitment notification for the prescribed application procedure.

Applicants should:

1. Review the eligibility criteria under the Visvesvaraya Scheme.

2. Prepare a research proposal describing the objectives, expected outcomes and deliverables.

3. Follow the application instructions issued by IIT Patna.

4. Submit the application within the deadline specified in the complete official notification.

Official IIT Patna Website: https://www.iitp.ac.in/

Application Deadline: Not mentioned in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Official Recruitment Details

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Patna

Advertisement Number: IITP/ACAD/PDF/2026-27/01

Scheme: Visvesvaraya Postdoctoral Fellowship

Official Website: https://www.iitp.ac.in/

Candidates are advised to consult the complete official advertisement for application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents and any additional fellowship conditions.

Job Domain

Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Multimodal Signal Processing, Biomedical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Postdoctoral Research

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