IIT Roorkee's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering wants one Post Doctoral Fellow for a two-year welding research project. The fellow will work under Prof. D K Dwivedi. You need a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or allied Metallurgical Engineering to apply. The consolidated fellowship is Rs. 80,000.00 per month. Applications are made through an online form, and the deadline is 11.59 PM on 12 November 2026.
IIT Roorkee Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Advertisement number | IITR/MI/PDF26-27/2160 |
| Post | Post Doctoral Fellow |
| Total vacancies | 1 (the notice advertises one postdoctoral position and does not print a number) |
| Fellowship | Rs. 80,000.00 per month (consolidated) |
| How to apply | Online, through a Google Form |
| Notice date | 28.10.2026 |
| Last date | 12.11.2026 (11.59 PM) |
| Website | IIT Roorkee official website |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About IIT Roorkee
The notice says IIT Roorkee has its roots in Roorkee College, which was set up in 1847. It became an IIT on 21 September 2001 through an Act of Parliament and is recognised as an Institution of National Importance. It is in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, which is hiring for this fellowship, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including an M.Tech in Welding Engineering. Its faculty work on sponsored research and consultancy.
IIT Roorkee Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 1 | Rs. 80,000.00 per month (consolidated) and a contingency grant of Rs. 50,000.00 per annum |
The fellow will work on the project "Development of a Functionally Graded Weld Joints Between Ferritic/Martensitic P91 to Austenitic SS 304 Steel through TIG Welding for High Temperature Applications" under the mentorship of Prof. D K Dwivedi.
IIT Roorkee Post Doctoral Fellow Eligibility 2026
Essential Qualification
You must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical / Manufacturing or allied Metallurgical Engineering. You also need a research background in metal processing and joining, with a good publication record.
Desirable Qualifications
These are preferred but not required:
- Prior experience in dissimilar metal welding
- Strong expertise in material characterization
- Expertise in numerical modeling skills and finite element simulation of manufacturing processes
- Research experience in development of functionally graded materials
The official notification has the full eligibility details for this post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 28.10.2026 |
| Last date for online application | 12.11.2026, 11.59 PM |
The notice says applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened, and the screened candidates will be called for interview.
Service Conditions
- The fellowship lasts 2 years.
- Either side can end the fellowship by giving one month's notice.
- The position is purely temporary.
- Post-doctoral Fellows are registered as students and may use the library, computer center, available hospital facilities and other facilities.
- Fellows get 2.5 days of leave for each completed calendar month. Leave cannot be carried forward beyond the calendar year.
How to Apply for IIT Roorkee Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
- Open the IIT Roorkee PDF online application form. The notice says applications are accepted only through this online form.
- Fill in the form and submit it before 11.59 PM on 12 November 2026.
- If you are shortlisted after screening, you will be called for an interview.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Online application form | Apply online (Google Form) |
| Official notification | IIT Roorkee PDF notification (PDF) |
| Department website | Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering website |
| Official website | IIT Roorkee official website |