Project Staff (JRF) - ANRF Sponsored Project

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Apply Deadline

28 Aug 2026

🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT(ISM) Dhanbad)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	Graduate (graduate), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), M.Sc. (msc), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me)
Number of Vacancies	1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹37,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 35 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	- No application fee mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Lead ethical Internet-scale active measurements using ZMap and Masscan across whitelisted IP ranges.
- Integrate data from Censys, CAIDA Spoofer, RIPE RIS, RouteViews, and NVD for comprehensive analysis.
- Design and deploy honeypots (Cowrie, Dionaea) to capture attacker-behaviour signals.
- Engineer features from protocol and routing data, and build exposure-prediction models using Gradient Boosted Trees, GNNs, and LSTMs.
- Construct representative network topologies and run ns-3 simulations to validate operational impact of high-risk assets.
- Develop a visual analytics dashboard and contribute to sector-specific mitigation guidelines and technical documentation for national stakeholders.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS/MCA/MSc with a GATE qualification (in CS, DA, EC, or EE) or NET (in Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science, and Mathematical Sciences).
- Desirable: Exposure to ethical hacking; certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or equivalent.
- Prior exposure to network scanning, reconnaissance tools, or Internet measurement platforms.
- Familiarity with honeypot technologies and machine learning frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python and Linux-based environments; familiarity with data processing and visualization libraries.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for a video conference interview.
- Selection will be based on merit and project requirements; mere possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All

📂 Required Documents

- Online application form (filled via provided link).
- CV with photograph.
- Copies of publications, awards, and recommendation letters.
- GATE/NET/National level examination qualification certificate.
- Any other supporting documents as requested.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the JRF position under the ANRF project at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?

The last date to apply is 28th August 2026 (Friday) by 09:00 PM.

Q. What is the fellowship amount for the JRF position at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?

The fellowship is ₹37,000 + 20% HRA per month for the first two years, and ₹42,000 + 20% HRA per month for the third year (subject to successful assessment).

Q. How many vacancies are available for the JRF position under the ANRF project?

There is 1 vacancy available for the JRF position under the ANRF project.

Q. Is there an application fee for applying to the JRF position at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this position.

Q. What is the maximum age limit for applying to the JRF position at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?

The maximum age limit for applying is 35 years as per the norms of the Government of India / IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.