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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Encrypted Traffic Classification

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani)

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Pilani Campus, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan

Apply Deadline

30 Oct 2026

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) (BITS Pilani)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), B.E. (cyber-security), M.Tech (mtech), Computer Science Degree (computer-science-degree), Data Science Degree (data-science-degree), AI & ML Degree (ai-ml-degree)
Number of Vacancies	1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	Rs. 37,000/- per month as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for NET/GATE qualified candidates.
Age Limits	Maximum 28 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	• Fee Amount: No application fee mentioned in the job notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Project Title: Synergistic approach to Encrypted Traffic Classification leveraging FlowPic, Data Augmentation, and Contrastive Learning
- Funding Agency: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Ashutosh Bhatia, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS), BITS Pilani Pilani Campus
- Project Tenure: 1.5 years (contractual basis)
- Key Responsibilities: Work on encrypted traffic classification using FlowPic-style visual representations, data augmentation, contrastive learning, and deep learning. Implement CNN, SimCLR, CNN-LSTM-Attention, and hybrid models. Perform model evaluation, benchmarking, and explainability experiments.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Educational Qualification: First-class B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or allied disciplines from a recognized university/institute.
- Preferred Qualification: Candidates with GATE/NET qualification will be preferred.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 28 years as of the interview date. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwD candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates (creamy layer OBC candidates are not eligible for relaxation).

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisting based on merit, experience, and project requirements.
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All

📂 Required Documents

- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with past education, technical skills, research experience, and publications.
- Cover letter with contact details of at least two academic referees.
- Copy of NET/GATE/National-level exam score card (if applicable).

💳 Application Fee Details

• Fee Amount: No application fee mentioned in the job notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at BITS Pilani?

There is 1 vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the DRDO-sponsored project at BITS Pilani.

Q. What is the maximum age limit for applying to this JRF position?

The maximum age limit for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position is 28 years as of the interview date, with age relaxations for SC/ST/PwD (5 years) and OBC (3 years).

Q. What is the stipend for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?

The stipend for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position is Rs. 37,000/- per month for NET/GATE qualified candidates.

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?

The last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position is October 30, 2026.

Q. Is a GATE/NET qualification mandatory for this JRF position?

While not mandatory, candidates with GATE/NET qualification will be preferred for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position.