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Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani

IIIT Kalyani Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026IIITK/Rectt/TTDFQT_SRIC-PA-Intern/2026/14
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Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
15 Oct
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Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
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About IIIT Kalyani Project Assistant and Intern Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani, an institute of national importance in West Bengal, has announced recruitment for Project Assistant and Intern positions. A total of 4 posts are on offer under a Department of Telecommunication sponsored research project on post-quantum cryptography, handled by the Computer Science and Engineering department. These are temporary, project-based roles suited to candidates interested in cryptography and coding research work.

Job Overview

Organization
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani
Advertisement No.
IIITK/Rectt/TTDFQT_SRIC-PA-Intern/2026/14
Post Name
Project Assistant (PA)
Job Location
Kalyani, West Bengal
Who Can Apply
Candidates from anywhere in India
Job Type
Contract
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian
Pay Scale
Upto Rs. 15,000 per month
Tenure
Renewable every three months for Interns and every six months for Project Assistants after evaluation of satisfactory performance

Vacancy Breakdown

Project Assistant (PA)
2
Project Assistant (PA)
2
Total4

Eligibility Details

Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.

Project Assistant (PA)4 posts
Qualification
Graduate in any stream with minimum of 50% marks throughout. Final year candidates may also apply. Prior experiences of back-office, finance, inventory control works, project account management, client relationships or any of the above, especially in a research projects, are desirable.
Desirable
Knowledge of coding theory, cryptography, machine learning and deep learning
Project Assistant (PA)4 posts
Qualification
B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent with minimum of 60% marks throughout. Second, Third & Fourth year candidates may also apply. Or M.Sc. in Mathematics or in an allied/relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6 (in a 10 grade point scale) or 55% of marks. Final year candidates may also apply.
Desirable
Knowledge of coding theory, cryptography, machine learning and deep learning

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Application Screening

    Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria of the post applied for.

  2. 2
    Email Notification to Selected Candidates

    Selected candidates are informed by email.

Salary Structure

Upto Rs. 15,000 per month

How to Apply

  1. 1Download the Summer Internship form enclosed with the advertisement if applying for the Internship, or prepare a cover letter on plain A4 paper describing prior experience along with a current CV if applying for Project Assistant.
  2. 2Attach scanned copies of age proof, degree certificates, mark sheets and scorecard, if applicable.
  3. 3Email the scanned application to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for PA/Intern in TTDFQT Project'.
  4. 4Mark a copy of the email to [email protected].
  5. 5Send the email before 15 October 2026.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Age proof
•Degree certificates
•Mark sheets
•Scorecard (if applicable)

Important Details

  • These posts are purely contractual and temporary.
  • Candidates must be well versed in programming in C and Python.
  • Mere fulfilment of eligibility criteria does not ensure a right to join; the decision of IIIT Kalyani will be final and the Institute reserves the right not to fill the position if no candidate is found suitable.
  • Other service conditions are as per the guidelines of TCoE, DoT and IIIT Kalyani.
  • Project Assistant (PA) - Graduate in any stream: Graduate in any stream with minimum of 50% marks throughout.
  • Final year candidates may also apply.
  • Prior experiences of back-office, finance, inventory control works, project account management, client relationships or any of the above, especially in a research projects, are desirable.
  • Project Assistant (PA) - B.Tech in CSE/IT or M.Sc in Mathematics: B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent with minimum of 60% marks throughout.
  • Second, Third & Fourth year candidates may also apply.
  • Or M.Sc. in Mathematics or in an allied/relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6 (in a 10 grade point scale) or 55% of marks.
  • Final year candidates may also apply.

Research Project

Project Assistant (PA)/Intern positions in Computer Science and Engineering under the TCoE, Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Ministry of Communication, Govt. of India sponsored project titled 'Design and Development of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Algorithms and Security Analysis: Code Based' (Inst. Code: IIITK/SRIC/TCoE/25-26/TTDFQT). Principal Investigator: Dr. Debasish Bera; Co-PI: Dr. Bhaskar Biswas, Dept. of CSE, IIIT Kalyani.

Tenure

Honorarium of up to Rs. 15,000 per month is renewable every three months for Interns and every six months for Project Assistants after evaluation of satisfactory performance.

Contact

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Can final-year students apply for IIIT Kalyani Project Assistant posts?

Yes. Final year candidates may apply for both the any-stream Project Assistant post and the B.Tech or M.Sc based Project Assistant post.

Is prior work experience compulsory for the Project Assistant post?

No. Experience in back-office, finance, inventory control, project account management or client relationships is desirable for the any-stream Project Assistant post, but it is not mandatory.

Are these IIIT Kalyani posts permanent?

No. The posts are purely contractual and temporary, tied to the sponsored research project.

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