IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee has 1 JRF post on an ANRF-sponsored research project titled "A comprehensive security analysis of NIST Accordion mode proposals and their implications to has functions over Galois fields". The post runs for 1 Years and pays Rs. 37000 + HRA. Indian nationals with the required degree, selected through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or another listed national-level examination, and with a CGPA above 7.5 (or at least 75% marks) can apply. Applications go by email to the Principal Investigator by 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM.

IIT Roorkee JRF at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Roorkee JRF

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee is an institute of national importance in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The JRF post serves a research project under Prof. Raghvendra Singh Rohit in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, sponsored by ANRF. The advertisement is a project-position advertisement issued with the signature of the Dean SRIC.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals can apply. The notice prints the essential qualifications for the JRF post in three parts:

1. Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course, selected through any one of the following:
   • a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
   • b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER etc.
2. M.E./ MTech. in Information Tech./Computer Science & Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Sc. & Engineering / Information Technology/ Mathematics and Computing or equivalent OR Five years integrated BS-MS in Mathematics and Computing or equivalent.
3. CGPA above 7.5 (or at least 75% marks).

Desirable: Experience in cryptography and cybersecurity along with a solid background in programming.

When candidates have equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to SC/ST candidates. See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

IIT Roorkee JRF Job Description

The notice lists the following work for the JRF:

• Rijndael-256 security analysis
• Accordion mode classical and quantum cryptanalysis with automated tools
• Accordion mode implementation and benchmarking in software and hardware platforms
• New 256-bit block cipher design
• Analysis of hash functions over Galois Fields

How to Apply for IIT Roorkee JRF

Applications go by email to the office of the Principal Investigator at [email protected]. They must be sent by 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates should first check that they meet the eligibility for the post.

Documents named in the notice

• CV
• Degree Certificates
• Experience Certificates

Selection and Interview

Candidates will be selected through an interview. Shortlisted candidates will get the interview schedule by email. At the interview, candidates must bring their original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) for verification. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.
• If selected, the candidate will join the position as soon as possible.

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