Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad) has announced 3 vacancies for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Full-time, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Part-time, and Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) posts under its 2026 recruitment. Qualifications and pay vary by post, with full-time Ph.D. fellowship at Rs. 46,250/month for Years 1-2 and Rs. 52,500/month for Years 3-5, and the Postdoctoral Fellowship at Rs. 1,08,393/month including HRA, subject to availability of funds from the funding agency. The tenure is up to 5 years or until completion for Ph.D. and up to 1 year for PDF. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications on or before 31 October 2026 through the respective Google Form or prescribed application form links, with selection based on academic qualifications, research credentials, experience, followed by a test and/or interview for shortlisted candidates.
IIIT Dharwad Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organisation |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad |
| Advertisement No. |
Not stated in the notice |
| Department |
Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), Information Technology (IT), and IT Enabled Services (ITES) |
| Project |
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Phase-II |
| Funding Agency |
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme / Digital India Corporation |
| Tenure |
Maximum 5 years for Ph.D. or until completion; up to 1 year for PDF |
| Post Name(s) |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Full-time, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Part-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) |
| Vacancies |
3 Total (1 Full-time Ph.D., 1 Part-time Ph.D., 1 PDF) |
| Pay |
Rs. 46,250 to Rs. 52,500/month for Full-time Ph.D.; Rs. 1,08,393/month for PDF; No fellowship for Part-time Ph.D. under the scheme |
| Age Limit |
40 years or below for Postdoctoral Fellowship; Not stated for Ph.D. |
| Job Location |
Dharwad, Karnataka |
| Application Mode |
Online (Google Forms) |
| Last Date |
31 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Programme |
Mode |
No. of Positions |
Funding Scheme |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
Full-time |
1 |
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
Part-time |
1 |
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) |
Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) |
1 |
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme |
Who Can Apply
Candidates applying for Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship positions must meet the specific educational, academic, and employment criteria outlined for each program.
| Post |
Essential Qualification |
Desirable |
| Ph.D. (Full-time / Part-time) |
M.E./M.Tech./MCA/M.Sc. or equivalent in relevant disciplines with valid GATE/NET score or qualification through a national-level selection process conducted by IIIT Dharwad or other recognized examination. Minimum CGPA/CPI of 6.0 (General/OBC/EWS) or 5.5 (SC/ST/PwD), OR minimum 60% marks (General/OBC/EWS) or 55% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate. B.E./B.Tech./MCA degree holders may also be considered for direct Ph.D. Part-time candidates must be employed professionals in industry, R&D, or academia and submit an NOC. |
Not stated in the notice |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) |
Hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and be 40 years of age or below. |
Strong research credentials demonstrated through quality publications and/or patents. |
Pay and Tenure
Full-time Ph.D. scholars receive a fellowship of Rs. 46,250 per month for Years 1–2 and Rs. 52,500 per month for Years 3–5, along with 16% HRA, for a maximum duration of 5 years or until completion of Ph.D., whichever is earlier. Part-time Ph.D. candidates receive no fellowship under the scheme and must be self-supported or supported by their employer. Postdoctoral Fellows receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 1,08,393 per month (including HRA) for up to 1 year, plus Rs. 1,00,000 annual contingency support and Rs. 2.10 lakh travel support as applicable under the scheme. All financial support is subject to fund availability from the funding agency, scheme guidelines, and satisfactory performance. Selected candidates cannot simultaneously receive funding from any other Government of India or State Government scheme.
How to Apply for IIIT Dharwad Recruitment 2026
- Access the appropriate online application form based on your applied position via the Institute’s Google Form links.
- Fill out the Rolling Ph.D. Advertisement Google Form and select the appropriate Ph.D. option for Ph.D. applicants.
- Submit the prescribed PDF application form for Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants.
- Ensure application submission is completed on or before 31 October 2026.
Selection and Interview
The institute shortlists candidates based on academic qualifications, research credentials, experience, and other relevant criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the selection process, which includes the test and/or interview schedule as applicable. Final admission and selection decisions rest with the Competent Authority of IIIT Dharwad.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Date |
10 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
31 October 2026 |
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