VNIT Nagpur Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
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Job summary
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT Nagpur) invites applications for a Project Associate-I on a purely temporary basis for the ICN project in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. Initial appointment is for one year, extendable up to June 2028 based on performance. Pay is Rs.
37,000 per month for CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national level exam selections; Rs. 30,000 for others. Apply by email to nidhilal@cse.vnit.ac.in by 25 October 2026.
Qualifications
- Essential qualification as stated: M.E./ M.Tech. or B.E/B.Tech with First class in CS/IT or equivalent with minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA.
- Desired qualification: overall good academic record, strong analytical skills and knowledge of Python programming.
Responsibilities
- PA-I post involves assisting in AI-based detection and mitigation of cyber-attacks within an ICN project under the CSE department.
Skills
Education
Job description
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT Nagpur) has announced 1 vacancy for the Project Associate-I post on a project-based and purely temporary nature, with an initial appointment for one year extendable up to June 2028 based on performance. Candidates applying for this Nagpur-based posting must possess an M.E./M.Tech. or B.E/B.Tech with First class in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology / Equivalent with minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA. The printed pay is Rs. 37,000 for candidates selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national level exams by Central Govt agencies, and Rs. 30,000 for others. Eligible applicants can apply by email on or before 25 October 2026. The selection process consists of shortlisting based on eligibility, followed by a written test and/or interview.
Particulars
Details
Organisation Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT Nagpur)
Department Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Project Intelligent Detection and Mitigation of Cyber Attacks in Information-Centric Networking (ICN)
Funding Agency Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Tenure Purely temporary for one year, extendable up to June 2028 based on performance
Post Name(s) Project Associate-I (PA-I)
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Pay Rs. 37,000/- for selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national exams; Rs. 30,000/- for others
The recruitment notification offers a total of 1 post for Project Associate-I (PA-I) under the ANRF funded research project in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering.
Post Name
Project Associate-I (PA-I) 01
- Essential Qualification: M.E./ M.Tech. or B.E/B.Tech with First class in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology / Equivalent with minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized university / institute.
- Desired Qualification: Overall good academic record, sound analytical skills and knowledge of python programming.
- Fellowship Criteria: Rs. 37,000/- for candidates selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET or GATE, or a selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. Rs. 30,000/- for others who do not fall under this category.
The project involves implementing an Artificial Intelligence method for an Intelligent Detection and Mitigation of cyber-attacks that ensure both data confidentiality and access control with streamlining the encryption process.
Only short-listed candidates will be intimated by email. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a written test and/or interview on the date communicated through email. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. The decision of the Director, VNIT Nagpur will be final in all respects.
Event
Date
Application Last Date 25 October 2026
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Only short-listed candidates will receive communication via email regarding the written test and/or interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- The selected PA-I candidate will have the opportunity to register for a regular PhD program provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria for the PhD program in the Department of CSE.
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Project Associate-I post.
The last date to submit the application via email is 25 October 2026.
Candidates must possess an M.E./ M.Tech. or B.E/B.Tech with First class in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology / Equivalent with minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized university or institute.
The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- per month for candidates selected through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national level exams, and Rs. 30,000/- per month for others.
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Candidates must apply in the prescribed format available on the institute website and send the duly filled application form along with all enclosures as a single PDF file to nidhilal@cse.vnit.ac.in.
The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on eligibility, followed by a written test and/or interview for shortlisted candidates.
No, the post is purely temporary in nature with an initial appointment for one year, extendable up to June 2028 based on satisfactory performance.
Candidates must mention “Application for the Post of PA-I in the CSE Department” in the subject line of the email.
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