Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

National Institute of Technology Rourkela has released the NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, under the sponsored project “Information Security Education and Awareness Project Phase III (Hardware Security).” NIT Rourkela is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. A total of 2 vacancies are open under this recruitment, funded by CBSD, MeitY (RBI). Eligible candidates can apply by email, with the last date for submitting the application being November 25, 2026. Full details on eligibility, emoluments, and the application procedure are provided below.

Institution Profile

NIT Rourkela is one of the premier national level institutions for technical education in the country and is funded by the Government of India. The Government of India has elevated the Regional Engineering College, Rourkela to a university under the name of National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

The main objective of the Institute is to produce quality Engineers and Scientists in Graduate and Post-Graduate levels in various branches of Engineering and Science. The Institute is managed by the Board of Governors of National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society.

Employment Type: Temporary/Contractual, co-terminus with the completion of the project

Post Name/Designation

Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Project Title: Information Security Education and Awareness Project Phase III (Hardware Security)

Project Code: SR/24/CS/021 | Closing Date of Project: 31.03.2029

Funding Agency: CBSD, MeitY [RBI – 10687701200]

Principal Investigator: Prof. Shyamapada Mukherjee | Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Sujata Mahanty

Total Vacancies

2 (Two) posts of Junior Research Fellow.

Required Educational Qualifications

Essential Qualification(s):

M.Tech./M.E./M.S.(R)/M.Tech.(R) in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics & Communication Engineering with a minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both B.Tech./MCA/MSc and M.Tech. levels.

OR

B.Tech./B.E. in CSE/IT/ECE with a valid GATE score and CGPA ≥ 8.0 or marks ≥ 70%.

OR

M.Sc. (CS/IT/EC) with first class and valid GATE/NET qualification.

OR

MCA with first class and valid GATE/NET score.

Desirable Qualification:

Familiarity with concepts such as cryptographic algorithms, secure hardware design. Knowledge of Computer Architecture/Digital Circuit Design/Integrated Circuit Layout/Hardware Description Language (VHDL/Verilog)/FPGA Architecture/Hardware Security/Machine Learning and programming skills.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for applying for the award of the project position shall be 28 years, which is relaxed up to 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/PWD and Female applicants, whereas 3 years in the case of OBCs (Non-creamy layer candidates). Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have a strong academic background in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronics & Communication Engineering, with familiarity in cryptographic algorithms and secure hardware design, and knowledge of computer architecture, digital circuit design, integrated circuit layout, HDL (VHDL/Verilog), FPGA architecture, hardware security, and machine learning/programming skills.

Required Experience

The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification for that position. Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee invitation to the interview.

Pay Scale/Pay Level

Application Fee

Not applicable. No application fee has been prescribed for this recruitment.

Selection Process

NIT Rourkela reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates from those satisfying the advertised qualification and requirement of the project post. Candidates will be short-listed based on merit and need of the project. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview; interview details will be notified later and published on the Department of Computer Science and Engineering section of the institute website. Selection/Joining will be cancelled in case of any suppression of information/document submitted.

Job Description

To design and develop algorithms and methods for detecting hardware threats and preventing hardware attacks.

Job Location

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundargarh District, Odisha – 769008

Important Dates

Apply Mode

Email

How to Apply

Eligible candidates are required to send the complete filled and signed application (soft copy) along with documents regarding educational qualification indicating percentage of marks/division (mark-sheets and/or certificates), research papers (if any), and work experience certificate (if any), etc. This may be built as a single PDF file and sent by email with the “Advertisement No.” mentioned on the subject line, to the email IDs mentioned below. No hard copies of application(s) are required to be sent to the Institute.

PI Email: mukherjees@nitrkl.ac.in | Co-PI Email: sujatam@nitrkl.ac.in

Application Procedure

1. Visit the application link for eligible candidates via the NIT Rourkela homepage: FACULTY & STAFF → SRICCE → Career → Notices.
2. Complete the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
3. Attach supporting documents — educational qualification mark-sheets/certificates, research papers (if any), and work experience certificate (if any).
4. Consolidate the application form and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
5. Email the single PDF to mukherjees@nitrkl.ac.in (copy to sujatam@nitrkl.ac.in), with the Advertisement No. “NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-24CS021/L/083” mentioned on the subject line.
6. Ensure the application is submitted before the last date, November 25, 2026. No hard copies are required.
7. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)

• Complete filled and signed application form
• Mark-sheets and/or certificates indicating percentage of marks/division (B.Tech./MCA/MSc and M.Tech. levels, as applicable)
• GATE/NET scorecard, where applicable
• Research papers, if any
• Work experience certificate, if any

Important Links

Institute Address

National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundargarh District, Odisha – 769008

Department of Computer Science and Engineering