Allahabad University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowship in electronics, IT

Prayagraj, Oct 28 (INB) The University of Allahabad has invited applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in electronics and information technology under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT, Phase II, for the 2026-27 session, it said on Wednesday. The university’s Department of Electronics and Communication has announced one full-time fellowship position, offering a monthly stipend of Rs 1,08,393 for a period of up to one year, the university said in a statement. The fellowship is being offered under the scheme implemented by Digital India Corporation, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Selected candidates will also be eligible for a contingency grant of Rs 1 lakh per year and travel support of up to Rs 2.10 lakh annually, subject to applicable norms. Applicants must be Indian citizens holding a PhD from a recognised institution, with a first-class academic record at all preceding levels. They must have completed their PhD within the five years preceding the application deadline and demonstrate a strong academic record, including peer-reviewed publications and recognitions. Candidates in regular employment are not eligible. However, researchers holding temporary positions in academic or research institutions may apply, provided they relinquish their current positions if selected. The position is temporary, full-time and non-transferable, and is tenable only in India. Further details about the scheme are available on the official website, phd.digitalindiacorporation.in/.