The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, an institute of national importance located in Howrah, West Bengal, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Associate I. There are two positions on offer under the Department of Information Technology for a project on quantum-resistant cryptography implementation in DNSSEC, sponsored by the APNIC Foundation through the Information Society Innovation Fund. The role is project-based and suited to candidates with a background in computer science and related fields.
IIEST Shibpur Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate I Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026IT 1962 (University Project Code: DRC/APNIC/IT/IB/011/25-26)
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10 Oct
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- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed10 Oct
IIEST Shibpur Project Associate I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
- Advertisement No.
- IT 1962 (University Project Code: DRC/APNIC/IT/IB/011/25-26)
- Post Name
- Project Associate - I
- Job Location
- Howrah, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 1 year of research or professional experience in a relevant field of Computer Science (desirable)
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 30,500/- per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Up to April 2026 or till the project continues, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate - I
2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate - I | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate - I
BTech/BSc/MSc in IT/CST/ETC or equivalent from a recognized Indian University/Institute with good academic performance. Desirable: MTech (Awarded or Ongoing) in relevant field; at least 1 year of experience (research/professional) in relevant field of Computer Science; one published paper in SCOPUS/SCI/Web of Science/UGC Care listed or other reputed indexed journal; at least 55% marks in Bachelor and Master degree.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate - I | BTech/BSc/MSc in IT/CST/ETC or equivalent from a recognized Indian University/Institute with good academic performance. Desirable: MTech (Awarded or Ongoing) in relevant field; at least 1 year of experience (research/professional) in relevant field of Computer Science; one published paper in SCOPUS/SCI/Web of Science/UGC Care listed or other reputed indexed journal; at least 55% marks in Bachelor and Master degree. |
Age Limit
Maximum 32 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Short listing may be done before the interview.
- 2Walk-in Interview
Walk-in interview held on 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM at IIEST Shibpur.
- 3Verification of Physical Documents
Physical documents are verified and selection is cancelled if discrepancies are found.
Salary Structure
Rs. 30,500/- per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Fill the Google Form linked in the notification with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 2Email soft copies of the application letter on plain paper, recent bio-data, mark sheets and certificates to Prof. Indrajit Banerjee, Project Investigator, by 10 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- 3Self-attest all the documents before sending them.
- 4Mention a valid email id and phone number in the application for interview communication.
- 5Report to the HOD Room, Department of Information Technology, IIEST Shibpur at 11:00 AM on 12 October 2026 for the walk-in interview with the original documents.
Reporting Venue
HOD Room, Department of Information Technology, IIEST, Shibpur, Howrah-711 103
Reporting time: 11:00 AM
Candidates should appear for the walk-in interview on 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the HOD Room, Department of Information Technology, IIEST Shibpur, Howrah-711 103. Applications must be sent through the Google Form and by email in advance by 10 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Physical documents will be verified at the time of joining and the selection will be cancelled if any discrepancies are found.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application letter on plain paper
•Recent bio-data
•Mark sheets and certificates (all self-attested)
Important Details
- The post is for the project 'Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Implementation in DNSSEC for Secure DNS Communication', sponsored by the APNIC Foundation via the Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia), in the Department of Information Technology, IIEST Shibpur.
- Applications must be submitted through the Google Form and soft copies of the documents mailed in advance by 10 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Every application must carry a valid email id and phone number for communicating the interview date.
- Short listing may be done before the interview, and physical documents are verified at the time of joining; selection is cancelled if discrepancies are found.
Project Details
Project: Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Implementation in DNSSEC for Secure DNS Communication. Sponsoring Authority: APNIC Foundation, via the Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia). Department of Information Technology, IIEST Shibpur, Howrah-711 103. Ref: Advt. No. IT 1962, dated 24.09.2026. University Project Code: DRC/APNIC/IT/IB/011/25-26.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates pursuing an MTech apply for this post?
Yes. The notice lists MTech (awarded or ongoing) in a relevant field as a desirable qualification.
Will every applicant be called for the interview?
Not necessarily. The notice states that short listing may be done before the interview.
What happens if the documents do not match at verification?
The selection will be cancelled if any discrepancies are found in the documents at the time of physical verification.
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