The SERB National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) is offered by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India.
It supports young researchers after their PhD to conduct advanced research in frontier areas of science and engineering.
💰 Fellowship Benefits
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₹55,000 – ₹65,000 per month fellowship
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Research grant (~₹2 lakh per year)
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Overhead for host institution
Duration: 2 years.
📝 Selection Criteria
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Quality of research proposal
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Academic excellence
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Publications
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Host mentor profile
No written exam.
Opening Date: 25-Feb-2026 02:36 AM
Closing Date: 25-Feb-2026 02:36 AM
Q1: Is this for PhD students?
A1: No, it is for postdoctoral researchers.
Q2: : Is GATE/NET required?
A2: No, but strong academic record is required.
Q3: Is it renewable?
A3: Fellowship duration is fixed (2 years).
Syllabus Required
❌ No written exam.
Focus on:
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Advanced subject specialization
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Research methodology
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Proposal clarity
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.