राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान सिलचर
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILCHAR
An Institute of National ImportancePost Doc Fellowship (PDF) Proposal Under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II (Sponsored by MeitY, Government of India)
NIT Silchar invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) positions under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme at NIT Silchar for the academic year 2025-2026. For more details regarding Visvesvaraya Ph.D. scheme, interested candidates may explore the webpage: http://phd.digitalindiacorporation.in/
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ELIGIBILITY AND DURATION:
- The PDF is awarded to researchers with a proven academic record, including peer-reviewed publications and recognitions.
- It is a full-time, non-transferable, temporary position tenable in India only.
- The fellowship is valid for 1 year.
- The PDF applicant should be an Indian citizen.
- PDF applicants currently in regular employment will not be considered. However, scientists or researchers with temporary positions in academia or research institutions would be considered, but they would be required to relinquish their current roles if selected for the fellowship.
- The PDF applicant must have obtained a PhD degree from a recognized University with first class (in terms of grades, etc.) in all preceding levels and a good academic record throughout.
- The eligible participating institution must ensure that the PDF applicant should have completed PhD within the past 5 years on the last date of submission of application to the institution.
- PDF applicants should not have completed their PhD at the same institution (host institution) where the PDF fellowship is to be awarded.
- The upper age limit for the fellowship is 40 years on the date of submission of application to the eligible participating institution (host institution).
- A suitable Mentor/Guide, under whom the proposed research would be carried out, must be identified by the institution.
- Mentor/Guide of PDF fellow must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized institution in India. He/she should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering.
- The research proposal of the PDF applicant, to be submitted to the institution, should define clear objectives, outcomes and deliverables against the award.
- Preference would be given to the PDF applicants who have active industry linkages and their research proposal is directed towards industry specific problems.
FELLOWSHIP DETAILS:
|
Category |
Fellowship Amount |
Duration |
Additonal Requirments |
|
Postdoc Fellowship (PDF) |
₹1,08,393/month |
Up to 1 year
|
Contingency Grant: ₹1,00,000/year (disbursed on a pro-rata basis, e.g. ₹25,000/quarter) |
SPECIALISATIONS IN PDF PROGRAM UNDER THE SCHEME:
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SI.No |
Departments |
Specialization |
|
1 |
Computer Science Engineering |
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Signal and Image Processing, Natural Language Processing, Communication Systems (Wireless, Optical, Networking), Security and Cryptography, Quantum Computing, Computer Vision, Optimisation, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Distributed Computing, Blockchain, and Multimedia Technologies. |
|
2 |
Electrical Engineering |
Control of Cyber-Physical systems, Biomedical Systems and control, Socio-Psychological Modelling, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, Intelligent Instrumentation, Semiconductor devices, Packaging, Wide Bandgap Devices, IGBT Modules, EV Charging, Solid-State Transformers, Low-Power DC-DC Converters, VLSI, Embedded Systems, Memory Design, Image Processing, IoT, Power management ICs. |
|
3 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Signal Processing, Analog/Digital Circuits, VLSI & MEMS, Semiconductor Devices & Modeling, Micro/Nanoelectronics, Nanotechnology & Biosensors, Solar Cells, Communication Systems (Wireless, Optical, Satellite, 5G/6G, UAV, RF MEMS), Antennas & Metamaterials, Information Theory, Energy Harvesting, Optimization, Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Perovskite Materials, Band Structure, RF Resonators. |
|
4 |
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
Energy storage & management (batteries, supercapacitors, solar PV, EVs), Healthcare automation & drug delivery systems, Nanosensors & flexible electronics, 5G and beyond communication, Signal & image processing, Blockchain technology, AI/ML/DL in renewable energy and biomedical engineering, VLSI & emerging memory technologies (materials, fabrication, characterization) |
Note: Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an interview or admission. The committee may set higher shortlisting criteria.
HOW TO APPLY?
Candidates must fill out the Google Form and upload a PDF file containing their updated biodata, scanned copies of the duly filled-in application form, relevant certificates, and mark sheets. All scanned documents must be self-attested on every page and compiled into one merged PDF file. The complete file must be uploaded using the following Google link: Online Application Form
IMPORTANT DATES:
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SI.No |
Particulars |
Date |
|
1 |
Start of Online Application |
16-06-2025 |
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2 |
Last Date for submission of Online application |
15-07-2025 |
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3 |
Tentative Schedule For Interview |
24-07-2025 |
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Candidates must bring all original documents along with one set of photocopies of the following:
- Duly filled-in application form (hard copy).
- Mark sheets/Grade cards of:
- Secondary (10th)
- Higher Secondary (12th)
- All university examinations (UG/PG/Ph.D.).
- Proof of date of birth (e.g., birth certificate or Class 10 certificate).
- Research proposal write up defining clear objectives, outcomes and deliverables against the award.
- Any other documents related to publications, patents and other testimonials.
SELECTION PROCESS
- The admission core committee is responsible for the selection and recommendation.
- No TA/DA will be provided.
- Candidates should make their arrangements for the stay.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
FOR FURTHER QUERIES:
Prof. Jyoti Prakash Mishra
The Nodal Officer.
Visvesvaraya PhD scheme, Phase II
Dept of Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam- 788010.
Email: jpmishra@ee.nits.ac.in
Mobile: 9435730169
