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BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for DRDO Encrypted Traffic Classification Project

  • BITS Pilani
  • Contractual
  • BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
  • Email application
Applications open

Application deadline

30 October 2026

18 days left

Application deadline

Posted 30 September 2026

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Email application

Quick facts

Vacancies
1
Qualification
First-class B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and…
Age
Up to 28 years
Pay
₹37,000/month
Location
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Employment
Contractual
Apply mode
Email application

Overview

One contractual Junior Research Fellow vacancy at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, for a DRDO-sponsored encrypted traffic classification project.

Positions & vacancies

1 vacancy across 1 post

BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus · Contractual

Age
Up to 28 years
Experience
Experience is considered during shortlisting. No mandatory minimum duration is specified.

Eligibility

Alternative Degree Pathways

Either a first-class undergraduate engineering degree or a first-class postgraduate engineering degree in an accepted discipline is eligible.

  • Alternative 1 of 2. First-class B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and related branches, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or allied disciplines from a recognized University/Institute. One alternative under the OR group. No numerical definition of first class is provided.

  • Alternative 2 of 2. First-class M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and related branches, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or allied disciplines from a recognized University/Institute. One alternative under the OR group. No numerical definition of first class is provided.

Preferred Examination

GATE or NET qualification is preferred, rather than stated as universally mandatory for applying.

  • Alternative 1 of 2. GATE qualification The stated ₹37,000 monthly fellowship applies to NET/GATE-qualified candidates.(Preferred)

  • Alternative 2 of 2. NET qualification The stated ₹37,000 monthly fellowship applies to NET/GATE-qualified candidates.(Preferred)

Salary & benefits

₹37,000

per month

Applicable to NET/GATE-qualified candidates.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Shortlisting

    Candidates are shortlisted based on merit, experience and project requirements. Only qualified and suitable candidates are called for interview.

  2. 2

    Online interview

    Shortlisted candidates will be informed of an interview conducted online.

Important dates

Application deadline

30 Oct 2026

Other important dates

  • Call for JRF date30 September 2026
  • Online interview and age assessment dateTo be notified

How to apply

  1. 1

    Email application

    Email the CV, cover letter and contact details of at least two academic referees using the subject line Application for JRF -DRDO Project. Include education, technical skills, research experience and publications in the CV. Deadline: 30 October 2026.

    Email: ashutosh.bhatia@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

    ashutosh.bhatia@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
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Additional information

Selection summary

Shortlisting is based on merit, experience and project requirements. Qualified and suitable shortlisted candidates will be informed of an online interview.

Eligibility notes

First-class B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and related branches, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or allied disciplines from a recognized University/Institute. GATE/NET qualification is preferred. The upper age limit is 28 years on the interview date, with stated category relaxations.

Application instructions

Email a CV, cover letter and contact details of at least two academic referees to ashutosh.bhatia@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with the subject line Application for JRF -DRDO Project by 30 October 2026. Include past education, technical skills, research experience and publications in the CV. The PDF's embedded text also lists a NET/GATE/national-level examination scorecard if applicable, but this item is not visible in the rendered application cell.

Important notes

The position is purely contractual. Project tenure is 1.5 years. The ₹37,000 monthly fellowship is expressly stated for NET/GATE-qualified candidates. Selected candidates may register for a BITS Pilani PhD subject to institute qualification requirements.

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