National Institute of Technology Rourkela has 4 Project Fellow posts open on its hardware security project in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Applications are accepted until 25 November 2026. Candidates need a qualifying degree and must be GATE qualified. The pay printed for Year 1 & 2 is Rs. 12,400.00.
NITR Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| Advertisement number | NITR/2026/24CS021/Advt.-087 |
| Notice date | 30.10.2026 |
| Post | Project Fellow (PF) |
| Total vacancies | 04 (Four) |
| Department | Computer Science and Engg. |
| Last date | 25.11.2026 |
| Website | NIT Rourkela website |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About NITR
National Institute of Technology Rourkela is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. It is located at Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundergarh Dist., Odisha. These posts serve the Information Security Education and Awareness project Phase III (Hardware Security), and the funding agency is printed as 4197 - CBSD, MEITY [RBI - 10687701200].
NITR Project Fellow Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Project Fellow (PF) | 04 (Four) | Rs. 12,400.00 (Year 1 & 2) |
NITR Project Fellow Eligibility 2026
Mandatory qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech. in the CSE/IT/ECE or a related discipline, or MCA, or M.Sc. in an appropriate branch of Science.
- CGPA not less than 6.5 in the 10 point scale, or marks not less than 60% in B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent examination.
- PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) mandatory in 11th & 12th Standards.
- GATE qualified.
Experience, skills and desirable qualification
- M.Tech by Research (MS by Research).
- Design and implementation of secure hardware architectures on FPGA platforms.
- Development and evaluation of machine learning and deep learning models for side-channel attack detection, hardware Trojan identification, and fault injection resilience.
See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 30.10.2026 |
| Last date for submitting the application | 25.11.2026 |
| Interview | Notified Later |
Selection Process
The notice provides for an interview, and its details will be notified later.
Service Conditions
- Engagement is purely on a temporary / contractual basis.
- Engagement is co-terminus with the completion of the project.
- The project code is SR/24/CS/021, and the date printed beside it is 31 March 2029.
How to Apply for NITR Project Fellow Recruitment 2026
- Check that you meet the criteria listed in the official notification (PDF).
- Submit the application form before the last date through the NIT Rourkela apply link.
Project Contacts
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Shyamapada Mukherjee | [email protected] | 9434663383 |
| Prof. Sujata Mahanty | [email protected] | 9437240147 |
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification | Official notification (PDF) |
| Apply online | NIT Rourkela apply link |
