IISER Berhampur HSS PhD January 2027 — apply by 9 November

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 3 Nov 2026

IISER Berhampur HSS PhD January 2027 is open. Last date is 9 November 2026. This is a separate advertisement for Humanities and Social Sciences. Apply via the link on iiserbpr.ac.in. Full details are in the official PDF dated 24 October 2026.

What IISER Berhampur does

IISER Berhampur is a central research institute under the Ministry of Education. It offers BS-MS, integrated PhD and regular PhD programmes in sciences and now includes a dedicated HSS pathway.

This January 2027 HSS advertisement is separate from the main science departments whose window closed earlier (extended to 31 October).

What kind of role this is

Full-time research PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences. Selection involves shortlisting and interview. Fellowship availability follows institute or external norms.

Who should apply — and who should skip

Apply if

• You hold a Master’s degree in a relevant Humanities or Social Sciences discipline.
• Your research interest matches the areas listed in the official HSS advertisement PDF.
• You can complete the application by 9 November 2026.

Skip if

• You are applying for the science departments (that window is closed or extended only to 31 October).
• Your degree or marks do not meet the eligibility given in the official PDF.
• You cannot travel for the interview if shortlisted.

Dates and fee

Available positions

The notice does not give a category-wise seat break-up. This is a dedicated HSS PhD call. Check the official PDF for research areas and faculty interests.

Total vacancies: Not mentioned in the official notice. Check the official website for updates.

Educational qualifications

Selection

1. Submit online application before 9 November 2026.
2. Shortlisting based on academic record and research interest.
3. Interview of shortlisted candidates.

How to prepare (free, official)

• PhD admissions page
• Official HSS advertisement PDF linked from the page

How to apply

1. Open the IISER Berhampur PhD admissions page.
2. Download the HSS advertisement PDF dated 24 October 2026.
3. Complete the online form and submit before 9 November 2026.
4. Save the acknowledgement.

FAQs

What is the last date?
9 November 2026.

Who can apply?
Master’s holders in relevant Humanities or Social Sciences fields. Check the official PDF for exact eligibility.

How many vacancies?
Not mentioned in the official notice. Check the official website for updates.

Where do I apply?
Via the link on iiserbpr.ac.in.

Does this lead to a permanent job?
This is a research degree. No job is guaranteed.

More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.

Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (iiserbpr.ac.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.