10th Pass Jobs : NIT Durgapur Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment

28 Jun 2025 NIT Durgapur
10th Pass Jobs : NIT Durgapur Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment

NIT Durgapur Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment

The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) has invited applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Postdoctoral Fellow. This opportunity is ideal for researchers and scholars looking to work on cutting-edge projects in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, and related disciplines. The post is funded under the India-Australia Mechanism for Sustainable NanoMaterials (IAMSN) collaboration project. Interested candidates can apply offline through the official website nitdgp.ac.in by 01 July 2025.

Overview

  • Recruiter: National Institute of Technology Durgapur
  • Post Name: Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Vacancy: 01
  • Application Mode: Offline
  • Location: Durgapur, West Bengal
  • Project Duration: 12 Months (6 months in India + 6 months in Australia)

Important Dates

  • Start Date to Apply: 11 June 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 01 July 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or relevant Science disciplines.
  • Candidates who have submitted their final Ph.D. thesis may also apply.

Age Limit

  • Upper age limit: 35 years
  • Age relaxation applicable as per rules

Salary

  • Consolidated monthly pay of INR 1,00,000 during the 6-month tenure in India
  • INR 2,50,000 per month during the 6-month tenure in Australia

Application Fee

  • No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form and notification from nitdgp.ac.in.
  2. Fill in all the required details carefully including personal, academic, and research experience.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of your Ph.D. degree certificate, final thesis submission proof (if applicable), ID proof, and other relevant documents.
  4. Email the filled application with supporting documents to the email address mentioned in the official notification OR submit by post (as per notification instructions).
  5. Ensure that your application reaches before the deadline of 01 July 2025.

Selection Procedure

The selection process may involve:

  • Shortlisting based on qualifications and research background
  • Interview (online or offline)
  • Final approval by the selection committee and project director

Project Scope

The fellow will work on innovative projects under the India-Australia Mechanism for Sustainable NanoMaterials. The collaboration involves advanced research facilities and interaction with leading scientists from both countries. Selected candidates will contribute to the synthesis, analysis, and application of sustainable nanomaterials.

Benefits

  • Attractive consolidated monthly salary
  • Opportunity to gain international research experience
  • Access to world-class labs in both India and Australia
  • Scope for publishing in high-impact journals

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for NIT Durgapur Postdoctoral Fellow?

The last date to submit the application form is 01 July 2025.

2. What is the salary for the Postdoctoral Fellow post?

The salary is INR 1,00,000 per month in India and INR 2,50,000 per month in Australia.

3. Is the position temporary or permanent?

This is a temporary research position with a tenure of 12 months under a sponsored project.

4. Can candidates without Ph.D. apply?

Only Ph.D. holders or those who have submitted their final thesis can apply.

5. What is the age limit?

The upper age limit is 35 years. Age relaxations are applicable as per norms.