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Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani

IIIT Kalyani Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 under TTDF/TCoE Project

  • IIIT Kalyani
  • Contractual
  • Kalyani, West Bengal
  • Post/Courier And Email
Applications open

Application deadline

23 October 2026

11 days left

Deadline for hard-copy and email applications

Posted 30 September 2026

Apply by email

Email application

Quick facts

Vacancies
2
Qualification
Master's degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area…
Pay
₹37,000/month
Location
Kalyani, West Bengal
Employment
Contractual
Apply mode
Post/Courier And Email
Reference
IIITK/Rectt/TTDFQT_SRIC-JRF/2026/11

Overview

Applications are invited for two contractual Junior Research Fellow positions in a TTDF/TCoE sponsored post-quantum cryptography project.

Positions & vacancies

2 vacancies across 1 post

Kalyani · Contractual

No additional details for this position.

Eligibility

Junior Research Fellow5 disciplines

Essential Eligibility

Degree eligibility through one of the alternative pathways, together with the stated practical and communication skills.

Computer knowledge

Practical knowledge in one or more development languages, including C/Python. Appears in the essential qualifications cell following the desirable GATE/NET item.

Skill

Good written and verbal communication skills. Appears in the essential qualifications cell.

Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology

Master's degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale OR 60% marks. CGPA and percentage are alternative qualifying measures.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology With GATE/NET

GATE/NET qualification is expressly required for this pathway.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10-point scale OR 70% marks. CGPA and percentage are alternative qualifying measures.

Exam qualification

GATE or NET qualified.

Master's Degree in Science

Master's degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale OR 60% marks. CGPA and percentage are alternative qualifying measures.

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable attributes are not treated as additional mandatory degree pathways.

Exam qualification

GATE or NET qualified. Also mandatory for the bachelor's degree pathway.(Desirable)

Computer knowledge

Computer programming and Digital VLSI design skills, from algorithm to chip.(Desirable)

Skill

Knowledge of Coding Theory and/or Cryptology. Will be considered an asset.(Desirable)

Salary & benefits

₹37,000

per month

Plus HRA per month under institute norms.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Shortlisting

    Candidates will be shortlisted for interview. The notification does not specify the shortlisting criteria.

  2. 2

    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates will receive the interview date by email. No TA/DA is payable. Candidates must arrange their own stay at Kalyani if required.

Important dates

Application deadline

23 Oct 2026

Other important dates

  • Advertisement date30 September 2026
  • Interview date to be communicated by emailTo be notified

Application fee

The notification does not specify an application fee.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Postal application

    Fill in the prescribed application form and send the hard copy through Post/Courier by 23 October 2026. An additional email submission is required.

    Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, IIIT/A-23, Ward No. 18, Kalyani, Nadia-741235, on Kalyani Barrackpore Expressway

  2. 2

    Email application

    In addition to the hard copy, send the soft-copy application with copies of all mark sheets and the GATE/NET score card, if applicable, to recruitment@iiitkalyani.ac.in, debasish@iiitkalyani.ac.in and bhaskar@iiitkalyani.ac.in by 23 October 2026.

    Email: recruitment@iiitkalyani.ac.in

    recruitment@iiitkalyani.ac.in
Apply by email

Email application

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The interview date will be communicated by email.

Eligibility notes

The notification lists alternative degree pathways. GATE/NET qualification is expressly required for the bachelor's degree pathway and is also listed as desirable. Practical knowledge of development languages, including C/Python, and good written and verbal communication skills are stated in the essential qualifications cell.

Application instructions

Fill in the prescribed application form and send the hard copy through Post/Courier to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, IIIT/A-23, Ward No. 18, Kalyani, Nadia-741235, on Kalyani Barrackpore Expressway. Additionally, email the soft-copy application with copies of all mark sheets and the GATE/NET score card, if applicable, to recruitment@iiitkalyani.ac.in, debasish@iiitkalyani.ac.in and bhaskar@iiitkalyani.ac.in. Both submissions have a deadline of 23 October 2026.

Important notes

The positions are purely contractual. Selected candidates are expected to register for the full-time Ph.D. program as per institute norms. Eligibility alone does not confer a right to join the JRF position or Ph.D. programme. The institute's decision is final, and it may leave positions unfilled if no suitable candidate is found. Candidates must arrange their own stay at Kalyani, if required. No TA/DA is payable for the interview.

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