IGDTUW Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 for 1 Post

• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
• A Ph.D. is required in Materials Science or allied fields, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant interdisciplinary area.
• Qualifications and experience must relate to the required field and come from a recognised or reputed institution; experience must follow acquisition of the minimum essential qualification.
• Preferred credentials include strong knowledge of polymeric materials, surface modification, dental materials, additive manufacturing, and polymer and materials characterization, along with 3 years of relevant experience.
• SC/ST candidates may receive a 5% relaxation in marks.
• Individuals already serving in regular time-scale posts in a government department or organization are not eligible.

• Download the official notification and use its attached Application Form (Bio-Data).
• Complete the prescribed form, including educational qualifications, marks or division, relevant experience, and the other requested particulars.
• Add your latest photograph and signature, and prepare your CV and cover letter.
• Check the official notice carefully before assembling attachments: its application paragraph requests supporting documents, while its terms state that the form should be sent without enclosures.
• Follow the subject-line instructions in the notice, which refer to the advertisement number and the post and category. No separate advertisement number is printed; IIRPIG-2024-01-01049 is the project reference.
• Email the application to Dr. Pooja Bhati at the address printed in the official notification by 31 October 2026, 5.00 p.m. Hard copies are not required at this stage.

Research position and project

IGDTUW has announced one Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) vacancy in its Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering. The position supports the ICMR Extra Mural Grants project on developing 3D printed PEEK composite maxillofacial implants for oral cancer resection patients. Its project reference is IIRPIG-2024-01-01049.

Who the position is for

Indian nationals with a relevant Ph.D. may apply. The listed disciplines cover Materials Science and allied fields, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering and relevant interdisciplinary areas. Knowledge of polymeric materials, surface modification, dental materials, additive manufacturing and materials characterization is desirable, together with 3 years of relevant experience. People already holding regular time-scale positions in government departments or organizations cannot apply.

Deadline and application preparation

The email deadline is 31 October 2026 at 5.00 p.m. Applicants must use the Bio-Data form attached to the notification and include their latest photograph and signature. The form seeks educational records, experience details, research publications, national-level examinations, fellowships and the time needed to join if selected.

The notice contains inconsistent enclosure instructions: its application paragraph asks for a CV, cover letter and other documents, but its terms direct applicants to send the form without enclosures. Review these provisions before preparing the email. Subject-line instructions also refer to an advertisement number, although the notice prints only the project reference. Hard copies are not required at this stage.

Interview and joining requirements

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview. There is no online interview option or TA/DA payment. Selected candidates must produce original educational, birth-date and experience records, identity proof, a recent passport-size photograph, applicable category certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies at joining. Missing originals or document discrepancies can prevent joining.

Pay and appointment conditions

The fellowship is ₹56,000 plus 30% HRA, subject to project funding. The contractual appointment is renewable yearly after satisfactory review or until the project ends, whichever occurs earlier. It carries no entitlement to a regular university post, provident fund, pension, leave travel concession or medical claims. Category changes after application are not allowed, and further recruitment updates will appear on the university website.