Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under MeitY Sponsored Project

National Institute of Technology Raipur

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Apply Deadline

09 Sep 2026

🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), M.Sc. (msc), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me)
Number of Vacancies	2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	From ₹37,000 Per Month
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Position offered under a time-bound project funded by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
- Research area includes Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning.
- Project title: 'Next Generation Data Carving and Preservation Techniques for Storage Drive Forensics'.
- Position is initially valid until 31st December 2026, with potential extension till 31st March 2027 based on performance.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Candidates must hold [M.E./M.Tech./MCA] or [B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with qualified GATE/NET] in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Computer Application.
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved categories) or equivalent, or not less than 6.5 CGPA (5.5 for reserved categories) on a 10-point scale.
- Candidates with strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Full-Stack Software Development, and Python will be preferred.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview on 14th September 2026 at 11:00 AM onwards in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Raipur.
- Selection will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, and performance in the interview.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

📂 Required Documents

- Printed application form filled via Google Form.
- Self-attested copies of DOB certificate, degree/provisional certificate, mark sheets, NET/GATE scorecard, caste certificate, NOC, and other relevant documents.
- Original certificates must be presented for verification during the interview.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at NIT Raipur under the MeitY project?

There are 2 vacancies available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position.

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

The last date to apply is 09th September 2026, 18:00 Hrs.

Q. What is the consolidated monthly fellowship for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?

The consolidated monthly fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA.

Q. Where will the interview for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position be conducted?

The interview will be conducted on 14th September 2026 at 11:00 AM onwards in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Raipur.

Q. Is there any application fee for applying to the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?

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