At ESE, we believe commitment is not measured by rigid office timings, but by
ownership, responsibility, and visible contribution toward the department's
growth.
What We Value
The newly introduced attendance system is designed to support a
culture that values:
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Flexibility in Working Hours
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Professional Accountability
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Shared Responsibility
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Research Commitment
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Safety & Transparency
Hours by Role
Department Staff
40
hrs / week
Mandatory commitment
Lunch hours excluded from count
Faculty-Hired Staff & Project Personnel
40
hrs / week
Mandatory commitment
Exceptions handled by reporting faculty
M.Tech & First-Year Ph.D. Students
50
hrs / week
Minimum expected presence
Supports early research foundation
03 / RESEARCH SCHOLARS
Senior Ph.D. / Research Scholars
CAT-04 · Senior Researchers
Senior Ph.D. / Research Scholars
Research demands deep commitment. Faculty advisors
often dedicate 70–80 hours/week toward research and innovation, and
students are expected to demonstrate similar dedication toward advancing
their labs, projects, and the department.
Faculty advisor benchmark·70–80 hrs / week
50+
HRS / WEEK MIN.
04 / SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Creditable External Work Hours
NNFC
MNCF
IISc Microscopy Facility
Approved Work-from-Home Arrangements
WITH APPROVAL
Note: Additional hours spent at the above locations or in
approved WFH arrangements may be credited through proper documentation
and approval by the relevant faculty or department authority.
This system is not about restriction
— it is about building a culture of trust, ownership, and
excellence.
