राष्ट्रीय पोस्ट डॉक्टोरल फेलोशिप (एन-पीडीएफ) को विज्ञान और इंजीनियरिंग अनुसंधान बोर्ड, भारत सरकार द्वारा लॉन्च किया गया था ताकि प्रेरित युवा शोधकर्ताओं की पहचान की जा सके और उन्हें…
राष्ट्रीय पोस्ट डॉक्टोरल फेलोशिप (एन-पीडीएफ) केंद्र सरकार की योजना है (Minority & SC/ST श्रेणी), जो पूरे भारत में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Ministry Of Science And Technology। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: serb.gov.in।
**The fellows will be entitled to receive the grants as given below:**
**Sl. No.****Budget Head****Amount**1Fellowship₹55,000/- per month (consolidated) and ₹35,000/- per month for candidates who have submitted the thesis but degree not awarded2Research Grant₹2,00,000/- per annum3Overheads₹1,00,000/- per annum**Note 01:** Research grants can be used for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, and domestic travel. There is no provision for providing research personnel support under this scheme. The Fellow is expected to undertake the research objectives by himself/herself during the entire duration of the fellowship.
**Note 02:** The fellows are not eligible to receive any other fellowship from any Government or Non-Governmental source during the tenure of the fellowship.
**Note 03:** The fellows must seek the consent of SERB if he/she intends to be away from the implementing institute (except for field work related to the project) continuously for a period of more than eight weeks.
> **Leave:**
SERB PDFs are entitled to leave as per the rules of the host institution. Participation in scientific workshops held in India or abroad will be treated as on duty. Maternity leave as per the Govt. of India instructions issued from time to time would be available to female candidates in all categories.
**Note 01:** The fellowship is tenable only in India and can be implemented in any of the recognized academic institutions, national laboratories, and other recognized R&D institutions. The host institution should provide the necessary administrative and infrastructural support.
**Note 02:** The fellows will not be allowed to work with the Ph.D. guide/co-guide. It is also normally not availed at the same Department/institution where the candidates have earned their PhD/M.S./M.D degree.
The applicant should hold Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering or M.D or M.S degree in any area of medicine. Those who have submitted their PhD/M. D/M. S thesis and are awaiting award of the degree are also eligible to apply. Applicants should have an outstanding track record as evident from the quality of the resear...
The upper age limit for the fellowship is 35 years at the time of the submission of application. Age relaxation of 5 (five) years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates.
The Fellowship amount for NPDF is [?]55,000/- per month. For those who have submitted their Ph.D. degree, [?]35,000/- per month will be offered till they are awarded the eligible degree. The fellowship is taxable under the Income Tax rules of India. The fellowship is tenable only in India and can be implemented in any...
The fellowship is purely a temporary assignment, and is tenable initially for a period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of research, the fellowship can be extended for one more year. There is no provision to extend the tenure beyond three years in any case.
The fellowship is generally not availed at the same institution where one has obtained or worked for the PhD/M.S./M.D degree. Also, the fellowship cannot be availed with the doctoral thesis supervisor or co-supervisor as a mentor. The fellows are not eligible to receive fellowship/salary from any other Government or No...
National Post-Doctoral Fellow will be entitled to receive grants under the following budget heads. The fellows will be entitled to receive the grants given below: Fellowship ([?]55,000/- per month (consolidated)) ([?]35,000/ p.m. for candidates who have submitted the thesis but the degree has not yet been awarded) Rese...
The applicant must first identify the host institution and a suitable Mentor in the host institution under which the proposed research objectives will be pursued. The call for applications for SERB- NPDF will be notified through the website www.serbonline.in and www.serb.gov.in Usually one month window will be provided...
The Mentor should hold a regular academic or research position in the host institution. The fellowship cannot be availed with the doctoral thesis supervisor or co-supervisor as a mentor.
All applications should be submitted through the SERB online portal www.serbonline.in. Usually, a month window is provided to submit the application along with other documents. The following documents are mandatory. Research proposal (see www.serbonline.in for the correct format). Proof of Date of Birth (Class X certif...
The selection process on an average takes at least two months from the last date of submission of the applications. All selected candidates shall receive an Email notification through the SERB online portal, who are then required to download the offer letter.
आख़िरी अपडेट: 20 Oct 2026