National Post Doctoral Fellowship
✓ Information verified — June 2026The “National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)” was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India to identify motivated young researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of science and engineering.
What You Get
- Financial support to conduct independent research in science and engineering
- Opportunity to work on frontier research areas
- Recognition and mentorship from established research institutions
- Freedom to choose research topics within approved domains
- Support for research-related expenses and materials
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–35 years
- Must have completed PhD or have equivalent research qualifications
- Must be an Indian citizen or foreign national eligible under scheme rules
- Should be motivated to pursue research in science and engineering fields
- Should not have held a postdoctoral position for more than 2 years (as per standard PDF guidelines)
- Employment or institutional affiliation requirements as specified by SERB
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. PhD Degree Certificate
- 3. Research Proposal
- 4. Academic Transcripts
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. CV or Resume
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Science And Technology
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–35 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/n-pdfNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Science And Technology
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