ABV–Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IIITM) Gwalior, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI), Morena Link Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – 474015, has invited applications for:

  • Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) positions
  • Externally Funded Post-Doctoral Fellow (EFPDF) positions

These are available in the Departments of:

  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE)
  • Engineering Sciences (ES)
  • Management Studies

At present, there are 10 IPDF positions available (2 per department).

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must be an Indian national with a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., D.Sc.) in a relevant discipline.

A first class is required at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels (minimum 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks).

Relaxation in CGPA/percentage will be as per GoI norms.

Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis may apply. However, if selected, they must produce the PhD award certificate before joining.

Additional requirements

At least one degree from graduation onward, or work experience on a regular pay scale/guest faculty basis, must be from:

  • Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (preferably IISc/IITs/IIITs/NITs/IIMs/ISI/IISERs), or
  • A foreign university with QS rank not below 500.
  • Maximum age: 35 years at the time of application submission.
  • The applicant must apply within 5 years from the date of PhD award (defense date).
  • Candidates who completed their PhD from ABV-IIITM Gwalior may apply after 1 year from the PhD defense viva-voce approval date.
  • Minimum 3 publications in SCI/SSCI/SCIE journals, with at least one publication indexed in a Q1 journal as per the latest JCR.

Nature and duration of appointment

The IPDF appointment is temporary and full-time for a duration of 2 years.

Initially offered for 1 year, extendable up to 2 years based on performance evaluation.

Academic responsibilities

Maximum 8 hours per week, including tutorials, laboratory work, seminars, and symposia.

In addition to research, the IPDF will:

  • Assist mentors in writing externally funded project proposals.
  • Be eligible to co-guide B.Tech./M.Tech. students (BTP/MTP) along with the mentor, subject to approval by the DoAA based on recommendations from the mentor, HOD, and DoRC.

Research targets

Year 1: At least 1 manuscript submitted to an SCI/SSCI/SCIE indexed Q1 journal (with mentor).

Year 2: 1 paper accepted in an SCI/SSCI/SCIE indexed Q1 journal and another manuscript submitted.

Fellowship and benefits

Monthly Fellowship (based on Post-PhD experience):

Less than 1 year – ₹60,000

Less than 2 years – ₹65,000

2 years or more – ₹70,000

Additional benefits

₹30,000 per annum contingency grant (for consumables, conferences, publication charges, etc.) on mentor’s recommendation.

Institute accommodation as per rules and subject to availability.

HRA if accommodation is unavailable.

Leave as per PhD rules and regulations of the Institute.

Sponsoring agency guidelines apply for EFPDF category candidates.

Application process

  • Notification and application form are available at https://www.iiitm.ac.in/index.php/en/.
  • No application fee.
  • Self-attested photocopies of relevant documents must be enclosed.
  • Each page of the application form must be signed.
  • The duly filled and signed application form, along with required enclosures, must be sent via registered/speed post to:

The Dean of Faculty Affairs

Administrative Block

ABV – Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior

Morena Link Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – 474015

  • The application must reach by 5 pm on 15.02.2026.
  • Separate applications must be submitted for each department if applying to multiple departments.

For candidates in service

  • Applicants serving in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/other Govt.-aided Autonomous bodies must:
  • Apply through proper channel, or
  • Furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the start of the selection process.
  • An advance copy may be sent before the last date, superscripted as “Advance Copy.” However, candidature will not be considered without NOC at the start of selection.

Selection will be based on a personal/technical interview before the Selection Committee.

Important instructions

  • Applicants must regularly visit www.iiitm.ac.in
  • for updates.
  • Interview date and time will be notified through the institute website/email only.
  • Original documents and valid photo ID (Passport/Voter ID/PAN/Aadhar/any Government-issued ID) with photocopies must be produced during Technical Presentation and Interview.