University of Allahabad Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The University of Allahabad has one full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) seat under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme for Electronics and IT, Phase-II, for the session 2026-27. The fellowship pays ₹1,08,393 a month for up to one year. It is open to Indian citizens aged up to 40 who finished a Ph.D. in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) or IT/IT Enabled Services within the last five years. The hard copy of the application must reach the Department of Electronics and Communication by 18 November 2026, and a copy must also be sent by email.

UoA Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 Overview

About UoA

The University of Allahabad describes itself on its letterhead as a Central University. It is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The fellowship is based in the Department of Electronics and Communication, Science Faculty, and is offered under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme of Digital India Corporation, MietY, Government of India (Implementation Order No.: PhD-02/PDF-2026/97).

UoA Postdoctoral Fellowship Vacancy Details 2026

The fellowship also comes with these benefits:

The university may leave the seat unfilled if it does not find a suitable candidate.

UoA Postdoctoral Fellowship Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 40 years on the date the application is submitted. Reservation follows Government of India norms.

Educational Qualification

• A Ph.D. degree with research focused on Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) or Information Technology/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES).
• The Ph.D. must be from a recognised institution, with first class (in terms of grades, etc.) at every earlier level and a good academic record throughout.
• The Ph.D. must have been completed within the past 5 years, counted on the last date for applications.
• Candidates who earned their Ph.D. from the University of Allahabad are not eligible.

Other Conditions

• Applicants must be Indian citizens.
• The fellowship goes to researchers with a proven academic record, including peer-reviewed publications and recognitions.
• Applicants in regular employment will not be considered. Scientists or researchers in temporary academic or research posts may apply, but they must give up those posts if selected.
• Anyone who has already received this fellowship under the scheme is not eligible.
• The research proposal must set out clear objectives, outcomes and deliverables against the award.

Preferred

Preference will go to applicants who have active links with industry and whose research proposal addresses industry-specific problems.

See the official notification for the full discipline-specific eligibility for this post.

Application Fee

Pay the fee online into this bank account, then attach the fee receipt to the application form:

Important Dates

The university will announce the dates for the screening test, interview, result, and registration and physical reporting later.

Selection Process

Selection depends on the interview panel's recommendation and approval by the Competent Authority. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.

Service Conditions

• This is a full-time, non-transferable, temporary position, tenable in India only.
• The fellowship is valid for 1 year. The scheme does not allow any extension beyond one year.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the screening test or interview.
• The university may revise, reschedule, cancel or suspend the process without giving a reason. Its decision is final, and no appeal will be accepted.

How to Apply for UoA Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026

1. Pay the fee online into the Punjab National Bank account given above and keep the receipt.
2. Fill in the application form (Annexure-1) at the end of the notice. It asks for personal details, correspondence and permanent addresses, academic records from 10th to Ph.D., GATE/NET/JRF details, work experience, previous research and publications, and a detailed research proposal. Paste a self-attested recent passport-size photograph on it and sign the declaration.
3. Send the completed form and all documents by Indian post to: The Head of the Department, Department of Electronics and Communication, Science Faculty, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj-211002, U.P. India.
4. Write on the envelope: "Application for PDF position under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, for Electronics and IT, Phase-II, DIC, MietY at University of Allahabad".
5. Make sure the hard copy reaches the department by 18 November 2026.
6. Check the university website for updates.

Documents to Enclose

• Completed application form (Annexure-1)
• Research proposal with clear objectives, outcomes and deliverables
• Fee payment receipt
• Comprehensive CV
• Self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents, including marksheets/grade cards, experience proof and publication proof
• Proof of GATE/NET/JRF qualification, if any
• Matriculation/SSC certificate or pass certificate from the board. This is the only document accepted as proof of date of birth.
• Caste certificate in the Govt. of India proforma for SC/ST/OBC candidates. SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificates must not be more than 06 months old.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, for working candidates

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Postdoctoral Fellowship seats are on offer?

There is 01 full-time seat in the Department of Electronics and Communication. The university may leave it unfilled if no suitable candidate applies.

What does the fellowship pay besides the monthly amount?

On top of ₹1,08,393 a month, there is a contingency grant of ₹1,00,000 a year and travel support of up to 2,10,000 a year as per norms.

Can I apply if my Ph.D. is from the University of Allahabad?

No. The notice says candidates who completed their Ph.D. at the University of Allahabad are not eligible.

How recent must my Ph.D. be?

You must have completed it within the past 5 years, counted on the last date for applications, 18 November 2026.

I have a regular job. Can I apply?

No, applicants in regular employment will not be considered. If you hold a temporary academic or research post, you can apply, but you must send an NOC from your employer and give up the post if selected.

Is emailing the application enough?

No. The hard copy must reach the Head, Department of Electronics and Communication, Prayagraj-211002, by post. The email to nodal_visphd@allduniv.ac.in is in addition to the hard copy.

Where will the screening test be held?

Only at the University of Allahabad campus, in offline mode. The interview may follow on the same day or the next day.

Which document is accepted as proof of date of birth?

Only the matriculation/SSC certificate or pass certificate issued by the education board. No other document is accepted.

Can the fellowship be extended after one year?

No. The scheme does not allow support beyond one year.

When will the shortlist for the screening test come out?

The tentative date for announcing shortlisted candidates is 21 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.