Job Description
Rolling Advertisement
Cutoff Date for 1st Cycle of Selection: 31 March 2025 (5:00 PM)
Advertisement No.: 02/2025
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee – Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM) Gwalior invites applications from highly qualified and motivated candidates of Indian nationality for the following positions:
- Institute Post-Doctoral Fellows (IPDF)
- Externally Funded Post-Doctoral Fellows (EFPDF)
Departments Offering Positions:
- Information Technology (IT)
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE)
- Engineering Sciences (ES)
- Management Studies
At present, 10 IPDF positions are available (two per department).

Eligibility Criteria for IPDF
- Must be an Indian national with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (D.Sc.) from a recognized Institute/University.
- Should have a first-class academic record (at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels). Relaxation as per GoI norms.
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply but must produce the award certificate before joining.
- At least one degree or work experience must be from CFTIs (preferably IISc/IITs/IIITs/NITs/IIMs/ISI/IISERs) or a foreign university with a QS ranking ≤500.
- Maximum age: 35 years at the time of application.
- Must apply within five years of the Ph.D. award date.
- Candidates with a Ph.D. from ABV-IIITM Gwalior can apply after one year of completing their viva voce.
- Must have at least three publications in SCI/SSCI/SCIE-indexed Q1 journals as per the latest JCR.
Duration & Work Assignments
- Tenure: Initially one year, extendable up to two years based on performance.
- Academic Responsibilities: Up to 8 hours per week, including tutorials, lab work, and seminars.
- Research Expectations: Assist mentors in writing funded project proposals, co-guide B.Tech./M.Tech. students, and collaborate on research publications.
- Publication Targets:
- Year 1: At least one manuscript submitted in SCI/SSCI/SCIE-indexed Q1 journals.
- Year 2: One accepted publication in Q1 journals and another submitted.
Fellowship & Benefits
Post Ph.D. Experience | Fellowship Amount |
---|---|
< 1 year | ₹60,000/- |
≥ 1 year, < 2 years | ₹65,000/- |
≥ 2 years | ₹70,000/- |
- Contingency Grant: ₹30,000 per annum for consumables, conference travel, and publication charges (unused amount carries forward).
- Accommodation: Provided on-campus (subject to availability) at a nominal license fee. HRA as per GoI norms if accommodation is unavailable.
- Leave Policy: As per Ph.D. rules of ABV-IIITM Gwalior.
Selection Process & Guidelines
- Eligibility will be determined as of the application deadline.
- Part-time experience will not be considered.
- Screening Committee will shortlist candidates based on qualifications, expertise, and research output.
- Shortlisting does not guarantee selection.
- Selection is based on a personal/technical interview.
General Instructions
- No application fee.
- Separate applications are required for multiple departments.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- No interim correspondence will be entertained.
- No TA/DA for interviews.
- Overseas candidates may request web interviews.
- Updates will be posted only on the ABV-IIITM website.
Required Documents:
- Self-attested copies of certificates.
- Signed application form.
- Valid photo ID proof.
- NOC (for candidates in government/semi-government organizations).
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted by post in a sealed envelope superscribed as:
“Application for the Post of IPDF/EFPDF in the Department of [Department Name]” - Address:
- ABV – Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior
Morena Link Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India – 474015
- ABV – Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior
Important Link:
Official Notification: CLICK HERE
Other Documents: CLICK HERE
For detailed information, visit the official website.
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