ABV-IIITM Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 EFPDF and IPDF Posts

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior is an Institute of national importance established by an act of Parliament under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its address is Morena Link Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India - 474015. Only candidates of Indian nationality may apply, and the notice also encourages candidates from overseas to apply.

First class means at least a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks at the Bachelor's and Master's level, from a recognized Technical Institute/University. CGPA/percentage relaxation is as per GOI norms. Candidates whose PhD thesis has been submitted may also apply. If selected, they must produce the certificate of award of the PhD before joining the PDF program. At least one degree from graduation onward, or work experience on a regular pay scale/guest faculty, should be from CFTIs (preferably IISc/IITs/IIITs/NITs/IIMs/ISI/IISERs) or a foreign university with QS rank 500 or better (QS rank 500 or below in number). At least 3 publications in SCI/SSCI/SCIE, of which at least one must be indexed in the Q1 journal list as per the latest JCR. Age: at most 35 years at the time of submission of the application form, and the application must be made within 5 years from the date of award of t

The fellowship table below is printed under the Fellowship and Leave rules of the IPDF notice. A contingency grant of Rs. 30,000/- per annum for consumables, attending conferences, meeting publication charges, etc. is made available on the mentor's recommendation. Any unused amount is carried forward to the next year. Institute accommodation is provided against a license fee and other due charges as per institute norms, subject to availability. As per GOI norms, HRA is provided if accommodation is unavailable. Leave rules follow the PhD rules and regulations of the Institute. The IPDF appointment is purely temporary and full-time for 2 years. The offer is initially made for one year and is extendable up to a maximum of two years based on performance evaluation.

Academic responsibilities of at most 8 hours per week, including tutorial classes, laboratory work, conducting seminars and symposia. Carry out quality research work and assist the mentor(s) in writing externally funded project proposals. Eligible to co-guide B.Tech./M.Tech. students in BTP and MTP along with the mentor, with the approval of the DoAA on recommendations from the mentor, HOD and DoRC. Targets: at least 1 manuscript submitted in SCI/SSCI/SCIE indexed Q1 journals in the 1st year along with the mentor. In the 2nd year, 1 paper must be accepted in SCI/SSCI/SCIE indexed Q1 journals and another submitted.

A Screening Committee short-lists applicants on set criteria; these norms may not be uniform across departments and bind all applicants. Selection is based on a personal/technical interview before the Selection Committee, with a technical presentation. Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit, based on qualifications, area of expertise, research outputs and experience higher than those prescribed. An interview invitation only indicates suitability and gives no assurance of selection. The date and time of the interview are informed only through the institute website or email. The Institute holds web interviews for overseas candidates. Originals of all documents and a valid photo ID (Passport/Voter-ID/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/any Go