| Board | IIIT Dharwad Vacancy 2026 - 3 Ph.D, Postdoctoral Fellowship PostsIIIT Dharwad Vacancy 2026 |
| State | Karnataka |
| Qualification | 3 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 46,250 to Rs. 52,500/month for Full-time Ph.D.; Rs. 1,08,393/month for PDF; No fellowship for Part-time Ph.D. under the scheme |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 31 Oct 2026 |
All details on this page come from the official recruitment notification published by IIIT Dharwad Vacancy 2026 - 3 Ph.D, Postdoctoral Fellowship PostsIIIT Dharwad Vacancy 2026 (advertisement no. M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.Sc, MCA) — posted . You can check the original notification PDF here. Where a detail is not mentioned in that notification, it is clearly marked as not specified.
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad) has announced a recruitment drive for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) positions under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Phase-II. This opportunity is available for the Academic Year 2026–27, focusing on areas such as Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), Information Technology (IT), and IT Enabled Services (ITES). The institute is seeking eligible candidates to fill a total of 3 vacancies across these programs. Applicants are advised that the award of any fellowship is contingent upon the availability of funds from the funding agency and adherence to the scheme's conditions. IIIT Dharwad reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on various criteria, and the final decision rests with the Competent Authority. For complete and definitive details, candidates must refer to the official notification PDF. The last date to submit applications is 31st October 2026.
| Recruiting Organisation | IIIT Dharwad |
| Advertisement Number | Not specified in the supplied notification |
| Recruitment Title | Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) Positions under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Phase-II |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| State | Karnataka |
| Official Website | www.iiitdwd.ac.in |
| Application Start Date | Not specified in the supplied notification |
| Application Last Date | 31st October 2026 |
| Programme | Mode | Number of Positions |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Full-time | Not specified in the supplied notification |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Part-time | Not specified in the supplied notification |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) | Full-time | Not specified in the supplied notification |
Note: The total number of vacancies is 3. Specific distribution across modes is not detailed in the notification.
Candidates must hold a M.E./M.Tech./MCA/M.Sc. or an equivalent degree in relevant disciplines. A valid GATE/NET score is required, or candidates must have qualified through a national-level selection process conducted by IIIT Dharwad or another recognized national-level examination. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech./MCA degrees may also be considered for direct Ph.D. admission as per Institute norms.
Academic Requirements:
The educational qualifications are the same as for the Full-time Ph.D. programme. Additionally, candidates must be employed professionals working in industry, an R&D organization, or academia and must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF)Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and possess strong research credentials, evidenced by quality publications and/or patents.
| Post Name | Maximum Age Limit | Age Relaxation |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) | 40 years or below | Subject to the applicable provisions of the scheme. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Not specified in the supplied notification | Not specified in the supplied notification |
| Category | Fellowship Amount | Duration | Additional Benefits |
| Ph.D. - Full-time | ₹46,250/month (Years 1-2); ₹52,500/month (Years 3-5) | Maximum 5 years or until completion of Ph.D. | 16% HRA (subject to availability of funds) |
| Ph.D. - Part-time | No fellowship under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. Candidate shall be self-supported or supported by the employer. | As per Institute regulations | As per Institute regulations |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) | ₹1,08,393/month (including HRA) | Up to 1 year | ₹1,00,000 contingency support/year and ₹2.10 lakh travel support (as applicable) |
Note: Candidates receiving financial support under this scheme cannot simultaneously receive funding from any other Government of India or State Government scheme. All financial support is subject to fund availability and satisfactory performance.
Full-time Ph.D. scholars and PDF candidates are required to contribute 40 hours per month towards Institute activities. This includes at least 10 hours per month for administrative assistantship and the remaining hours for teaching assistantship and/or other academic/Institute responsibilities as assigned by the Competent Authority.
The selection process is not detailed in the notification. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email regarding the schedule for any applicable test or interview.
Candidates applying for Full-time or Part-time Ph.D. positions must apply through the Institute's Rolling Ph.D. Advertisement Google Form and select the appropriate Ph.D. option. The link for the Google Form was not provided in the source document.
Postdoctoral Fellowship ApplicantsCandidates applying for the Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) must submit their application using the prescribed PDF application form. The link for this form was not provided in the source document.
The last date to apply is 31st October 2026.
Q2: What are the fellowship amounts for Ph.D. and PDF candidates?Full-time Ph.D. candidates receive ₹46,250/month for the first two years and ₹52,500/month for the subsequent three years. Part-time Ph.D. candidates do not receive a fellowship under this scheme. PDF candidates receive ₹1,08,393/month.
Q3: Is there an age limit for Ph.D. applicants?The age limit is not specified for Ph.D. applicants in the supplied notification. However, for Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF), the age limit is 40 years or below.