Opening of PhD position under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme

I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU); Jalandhar; On-site; INR 516,000 - 586,000; Full time

Job summary

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University invites applications for a Full-Time Research Fellow under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme Phase II (2026-27). The project focuses on developing an embedded optoelectronic fluorescence sensor platform for rapid detection of environmental contaminants.

Eligibility follows IKGPTU Ph.D. regulations with GATE/NET qualifications or ME/M-Tech or MSc in relevant fields with at least 60% marks. Stipend starts at Rs. 46,250 plus HRA in early years, rising to Rs.

Qualifications

• ME/M-Tech in Electronics & Communications / Instrumentation or equivalent specialized branches with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10).
• M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10).
• NET / GATE may be exempted for those who clear IKGPTU PhD entrance test 2026 followed by interview.

Skills

Embedded systems

Optoelectronic sensors

Research

Education

ME/M-Tech in Electronics & Communications / Instrumentation

M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

I.K. GUJRAL PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Advertisement for the post of Research Fellow (Full Time) in the VISVESVARAYA Ph.D. Scheme: Phase II (2026-27)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of 1 (one) Full Time Research Fellow under the VISVESVARAYA Ph.D. Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II (2026-27). The scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, provides financial support to Ph.D. candidates and young faculty members for doing research in the field of Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in India.

The details are as follows:

Position

Research Fellow (01) Full- Time

Title of the project work

Development of an Embedded Optoelectronic Fluorescence Sensor Platform for Rapid Detection of Environmental Contaminants

Eligibility

The eligibility of the candidate will be as per IKGPTU Ph.D. regulations 2022 as per following: GATE / NET qualified candidates with ME/M-Tech in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering / Applied Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Equivalent specialized branches / M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent specialized branches with minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on 10-point Scale) in the qualifying examination i.e. ME/M-Tech/ M.Sc.

NET / GATE may be exempted for those who have cleared IKGPTU PhD entrance test 2026 followed by interview.

Desirable Qualifications / Experiences

The Candidate from relevant background will be preferred.

Fellowship

Rs. 46,250/- per month+ HRA in 1st & 2nd year and 52,500/- per month+ HRA 3rd, 4th and 5th years of Ph.D. (Support till Ph.D. completion or 5 years whichever earlier).*

Duration

1 Year, extendable up to 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the scheme/project. The appointment shall be co-terminus with the project.

*Terms and Condition including Standing Operation Procedure (SOP) for Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme regarding Electronics & IT (Phase -II) Full-time Ph.D. Candidates and Institutions is available at university website (https://ptu.ac.in/phd/visvesvaraya-ph-d-scheme).