🔒 Closed 🎓 B.Tech 🎓 Master's Degree 🎓 M.Tech 🎓 Equivalent Qualification

Project Position in Cryptography and Cybersecurity at IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Apply Deadline
25 Oct 2026
🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Job Category Technical
Eligibility Qualification B.Tech (btech), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.Tech (m.tech), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification)
Number of Vacancies 1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale Rs. 37,000 + HRA
Gender Eligibility both
Application Fee • Fee Amount: No application fee mentioned, Currency: Indian Rupee (INR), Notes: ['The job advertisement does not specify any requirement for an application fee.', 'All candidates are instructed to submit their applications via email without any financial obligation.']
📄 Details & Description
- Project Title: A comprehensive security analysis of NIST Accordion mode proposals and their implications for hash functions over Galois fields.
- Sponsor: ANRF (Advanced Network Research Fund).
- Position: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with a vacancy of 1.
- Location: Computer Science & Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
- Duration: 1 year.
- Selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Indian national.
- Eligible qualifications include:
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science, OR
Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE.
National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER, etc.).
- Specific technical qualifications:
M.E./M.Tech. in Information Technology/Computer Science & Engineering, OR
B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology/Mathematics and Computing, OR
Five-year integrated BS-MS in Mathematics and Computing, OR equivalent.
- Minimum CGPA of 7.5 (or at least 75% marks).
- Desirable: Experience in cryptography and cybersecurity, along with a solid programming background.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email regarding the interview schedule.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- CV
- Degree Certificates
- Experience Certificates (if applicable)
💳 Application Fee Details
• Fee Amount: No application fee mentioned, Currency: Indian Rupee (INR), Notes: ['The job advertisement does not specify any requirement for an application fee.', 'All candidates are instructed to submit their applications via email without any financial obligation.']
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many vacancies are available for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) position at IIT Roorkee?
There is 1 vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) position at IIT Roorkee.
Q. What is the last date to apply for the JRF position in cryptography and cybersecurity at IIT Roorkee?
The last date to apply is 25th October 2026 by 11:59 PM.
Q. What qualifications are required for the JRF position in cryptography and cybersecurity?
Eligible qualifications include a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science, or a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE, or national-level examinations. Specific technical qualifications include M.E./M.Tech. in IT/Computer Science, B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT/Mathematics and Computing, or equivalent.
Q. Is there an application fee for this position?
No, there is no application fee mentioned for this position.
Q. What is the salary for the JRF position?
The salary for the JRF position is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA.