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

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar; Rupnagar; On-site; INR 762,000 - 912,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in Rupnagar, Punjab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physics.

The fellowship pays Rs. 75,000 per month (consolidated) and is initially for one year with possible extension. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering, or be nearing completion with a thesis submission, and have up to five years since PhD completion. Applications by email to [e-mail] by 15 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree holders in Science or Engineering, or those with thesis submission certificate.
• Expertise in experimental condensed matter physics.
• PhD completed within the past 5 years.

Skills

experimental condensed matter physics

Education

PhD in Science or Engineering

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Ropar

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar), Rupnagar, Punjab, has invited applications for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow. Applications go by email to [e-mail] 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

• 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

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IIT Ropar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar), Rupnagar, Punjab

Post Name Postdoctoral Fellow

No of Posts 1

Job Type Project-based

Pay Fellowship Rs. 75000 per month (consolidated)

Place of Posting Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab

Qualification 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.

Age Limit Below 35 years (as on the last date of submission of the application)

Apply Mode Email to [e-mail]

Last Date 15 November 2026

Send Application To [e-mail] or [e-mail]

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

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• 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
• 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

Event

Date

Last date for receipt of application 15 November 2026

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

Other Points to Note

• Send all documents as a single consolidated PDF file
• The form's enclosure list also asks for a research proposal with specific timelines and deliverables
• Queries go to Dr. Vivekanand Shukla at [e-mail]

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Ropar Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 15 November 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in IIT Ropar Recruitment 2026?

There is 1 vacancy for Postdoctoral Fellow.

Q3. How do I apply for IIT Ropar Recruitment 2026?

By email to [e-mail], on or before 15 November 2026. There is no online form.

Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is below 35 years (as on the last date of submission of the application). Relaxation: As per funding agency norms.

Q5. What is the salary for this recruitment?

Fellowship Rs. 75000 per month (consolidated).

Q6. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

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.

Q7. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?

Yes. Open to Indian Nationals only.

Q8. Who cannot apply for this recruitment?

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.

Q9. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?

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

Q10. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?

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.