NIT Tiruchirappalli Visvesvaraya Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026 is open under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II (MeitY). Last date — 23 November 2026. Fellowship ₹1,08,393 per month for up to one year plus contingency of ₹1,00,000 per year. Apply by post as per the official notice.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
23 November 2026
Vacancies
One PDF position (as per the call)
Pay / stipend
₹1,08,393/month + ₹1 lakh/year contingency
Fee
None printed for application
Location
NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Age limit
Upper age 40 years on the date of submission (scheme norms)
Who can apply
Indian nationals with PhD completed within the last 5 years in relevant ESDM/IT/ITES areas
NIT Tiruchirappalli is an Institute of National Importance. This is a Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT Phase-II, sponsored by MeitY through Digital India Corporation.
What kind of role this is
One-year full-time, non-transferable Post-Doctoral Fellowship tenable at NIT Tiruchirappalli. Research areas include Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), Information Technology, and IT Enabled Services. The fellow must work only at the institute.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You hold a PhD from a recognised institution completed within the past 5 years and have a good academic record.
Your research fits ESDM, IT or ITES, and you can relocate full-time to NIT Tiruchirappalli for the tenure.
Skip if
You completed your PhD at NIT Tiruchirappalli itself (excluded under typical scheme rules).
You are in regular employment that you cannot leave, or you exceed the age limit.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Apply start
Notice dated 30 October 2026
Last date
23 November 2026
Fee
None printed
Available positions
One Post-Doctoral Fellowship position under the scheme for this call.
1. Visvesvaraya PDF — ₹1,08,393/month 1 Position
Eligibility
PhD awarded within the last 5 years from a recognised university/institute.
First class academic record from graduation onwards.
Research aligned with ESDM / IT / ITES.
Upper age limit 40 years on the application date.
Total positions — 1.
Educational qualifications
Post
Degree / marks
Extras
Visvesvaraya PDF
PhD in relevant area (ESDM/IT/ITES) with first-class record
Completed within last 5 years; not from the host institute
Selection
Submit the prescribed application form by post to the Academic Office, NIT Tiruchirappalli, by 23 November 2026.
Envelope must be superscribed as specified in the notice.
Screening followed by interview (email intimation).
Download the application form from the NIT Tiruchirappalli notice.
Fill it, enclose the required documents (research plan, PhD certificate, mark sheets, etc.).
Post it to the Academic Office so it reaches by 23 November 2026. Keep a copy.
FAQs
What is the last date? 23 November 2026.
Who can apply? Candidates with a PhD completed in the last 5 years in relevant areas, meeting age and academic conditions of the scheme.
How many positions? One PDF position.
Where do I apply? By post to the Academic Office, NIT Tiruchirappalli, as per the official notice.
Does this lead to a permanent job? No. It is a one-year non-transferable fellowship.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
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