IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate — DQC/102

KarmSakha; Kharagpur; On-site; INR 863,000 - 1,034,000; Full time

Job summary

IIT Kharagpur invites online applications for 1 Project Research Associate in its Mathematics department. The project is titled “Design of Advanced Post-Quantum Cryptographic Primitives for Secure and Efficient Edge Computing” and is funded by the Government of India.

The appointment is temporary and based at Kharagpur, West Bengal. Qualification requires MTech/ME/MD or equivalent, or BTech/BE/MBBS/MA/MSc/MCA/MBA with 2 years of relevant experience, or BSc/BA/BCom with 5 years.

Qualifications

• MTech/ME/MD or equivalent or a related advanced degree is required or an equivalent professional background.
• BTech/BE/MBBS/MA/MSc/MCA/MBA with 2 years of relevant experience or BSc/BA/BCom with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with cryptography research exposure are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of post-quantum cryptographic primitives.
• Collaborate with the project team to advance secure edge-computing methods.

Skills

Cryptography research

Research experience

Education

MTech/ME/MD or equivalent

BTech/BE/MBBS/MA/MSc/MCA/MBA with 2 years experience

BSc/BA/BCom with 5 years experience

Job description

IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate — DQC/102

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur · West Bengal · Recruitment

Summarised from the official notice (AI-assisted) Verify dates, fees and eligibility on the official PDF before applying · notice dated 5 Oct 2026.

Last date to apply 19 Oct 2026

Verify any changed schedule on the linked official notification before acting.

Recruitment Board

Recruitment Board Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Post / Exam Name

Post / Exam Name IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate — DQC/102

Notification Type

Notification Type Recruitment

Total Vacancies 1

Qualification

Qualification graduates

Pay Scale

Job Location

Last Date

Last Date 2026-10-19

IIT Kharagpur invites online applications for 1 Project Research Associate position(s) in its Mathematics department. This individual notice, IIT/SRIC/R/DQC/2026/102, supports the project “Design of Advanced Post-Quantum Cryptographic Primitives for Secure and Efficient Edge Computing”. The work is supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Government of India Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 ). It is a temporary project appointment, based at Kharagpur in West Bengal. Applicants need MTech, ME, MD es, MD or equivalent; alternatively BTech, BE, MBBS, MA, MSc, MCA or MBA with two years of relevant experience, or BSc, BA or BCom with five years. The project also lists these desirable skills: Research experience in Cryptography is desirable. The quoted monthly compensation is Upto Rs.85000(depending upon qualification & experience). The published tenure is 24 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

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What is the last date to apply for IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate — DQC/102?

The notice gives 19 Oct 2026 as the last date to apply. Boards sometimes extend dates, so confirm on the official website before the deadline.

How many posts are there in IIT Kharagpur Project Research Associate — DQC/102?

The notice lists 1 post. The category-wise break-up is in the official notification.

What qualification is required?

According to our summary of the notice: M.Tech / ME / MD es / MD or equivalent degree OR B.Tech / BE / MBBS/ MA / M.Sc / MCA / MBA or equivalent degree with 2 years relevant experience. OR B.Sc./B.A./B.Com or equivalent degree with 5 years relevant experience.

How do I apply?

Apply through the official advertisement-specific SRIC application page by 19 October 2026. New users must register for the selected advertisement before logging in. Complete the profile, academic and experience sections, upload the photograph and signature, and freeze the completed application.

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