Iitb Post Doc Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iitb for the post of Post Doc. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| S Available The Department Of Energy Science | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Professor | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iitb (Archived Tender / Bid L | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iitb (Archived Tender / Bid L | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iitb (Archived Tender / Bid L | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iitb (Archived Tender / Bid L | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the IIT Bombay official recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.
Log in to the dashboard to fill the comprehensive application form, ensuring all academic credentials from Ph.D. to Matriculation are accurately entered along with specific research interests and department choices.
Upload high-resolution scanned copies of the Ph.D. degree or provisional certificate, detailed research proposal (maximum 5 pages), publication list, and three recommendation letters in the prescribed PDF format and size.
Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the application fee via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction receipt is downloaded for future administrative reference.
Monitor the portal for the shortlist status; successful candidates will receive an e-call letter for the seminar presentation and interview, which must be carried along with original identity proof.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Iitb Post Doc Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Initial Screening of Applications | Qualifying | Academic record, publication quality in indexed journals (Scopus/WoS), and relevance of the proposed research to the department's ongoing projects. |
| Stage 2: Research Seminar Presentation | 100 Marks / 45 Minutes | Detailed presentation of doctoral work, proposed post-doctoral research roadmap, methodology, expected outcomes, and technical defense of the research hypothesis before the Departmental Committee. |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview | 100 Marks / 30 Minutes | Evaluation of domain expertise, pedagogical potential, alignment with Institute's strategic research goals, and assessment of the candidate's ability to secure external research funding. |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical | Final Selection | Cumulative performance in seminar and interview, verification of original documents, and a mandatory medical fitness certificate from the IIT Bombay Hospital or CMO. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
IIT Bombay Post-Doctoral Fellows (IPDF) are remunerated based on the Ministry of Education (MoE) and DST guidelines, aligned with the 7th CPC revisions for Research Associates. For an RA-I level, the basic fellowship starts at approximately 58,000 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the adjusted component adds significantly to the package. Since Mumbai is a Class X city, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 27% of the basic fellowship (approx. 15,660 INR). Transport Allowance (TA) is typically 7,200 INR plus DA. The Gross Monthly Salary for a fresh Post-Doc (RA-I) reaches approximately 1,05,000 INR. After statutory deductions for the National Pension System (NPS) or Provident Fund (approx. 10% of Basic+DA) and Professional Tax, the in-hand net estimate remains around 92,000 to 95,000 INR. This structure ensures competitive compensation for high-level academic research within the premier technical institute framework.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and Ministry of Education guidelines, IIT Bombay implements statutory reservations for Post-Doctoral recruitments. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) receive 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is maintained for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, as per Government of India norms, women candidates are often exempted from application fees to encourage gender diversity in high-level STEM research and academia.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Iitb Post Doc Recruitment
Yes, candidates are generally expected to have at least two first-author publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science.
There is no service bond; however, fellows are expected to complete the initial one-year tenure, extendable up to three years based on performance.
Normalization is not applicable as selection is department-specific and based on qualitative peer review of research rather than a common competitive examination.
The first six months of the fellowship are treated as a monitoring period, after which the performance is reviewed for continuation of the tenure.
All selected Post-Doctoral Fellows will be primarily posted at the IIT Bombay Main Campus in Powai, Mumbai, within their respective academic departments.
Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the viva-voce can apply, but they must produce the provisional degree at the time of joining.