Mandatory educational credentials and national qualifying benchmarks:
• Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Electronics, or relevant engineering disciplines.
• National Eligibility: Must have qualified GATE or CSIR-UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship) OR qualified in national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies (ANRF, DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, IIT, IISc, IISER).
Desirable: Background in Network Security, Cryptography, SCADA/OT network protocols, and Python/C++ programming.
Contractual / RegularSep. 4, 2026
BITS Pilani Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Positions under ANRF Project
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Sep. 4, 2026Junior Research Fellow (JRF - Network Security / ANRF Project)
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Various / Not Disclosed (5-Year ANRF Research Project)
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 4, 2026
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Starts
Sep 3, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
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Exam Date
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Application Window3 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 28 years as on the application deadline (30.09.2026) as per standard ANRF / DST guidelines.
• Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Women candidates (up to 33 years).
• Relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates (up to 31 years).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceCandidate selection pathway via national score validation and subsequent screening.
GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)
Shortlisting based on Academic Record, CV, and valid GATE / CSIR-UGC NET Score
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal / Online Interview before BITS Pilani Project Selection Committee
OnlineMerit Scored
Document Verification & Ph.D. Admission Screening
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through screening of applications followed by technical interview:
• Interested candidates must submit their application and curriculum vitae detailing research experience via email to Principal Investigator Prof. Vinayak Naik ([email protected]) by 30th September 2026.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an online or personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Selected candidates will have the opportunity to apply for and pursue a Ph.D. degree at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus.
Selection Methodology & GATE Benchmark
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GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)
Candidates are directly shortlisted based on their valid GATE score in the respective engineering/science paper. The recruiting authority does not conduct a separate written or computer-based test (CBT).
Shortlisting Criteria
Normalized GATE Marks / Scorecard out of 1000. Cutoffs vary by engineering discipline and reservation category.
Subsequent Evaluation Stage
Shortlisted applicants are invited for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), or Document Verification (DV) as specified.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Cutting-edge research ecosystem in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) at BITS Pilani (K. K. Birla Goa Campus and Pilani Campus). Fellows collaborate under the guidance of Prof. Vinayak Naik on the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded project 'INDRA-OT: Integrated Network Defense Response and Analysis for OT and SCADA Networks'. Research involves securing critical infrastructure, industrial automation protocols, intrusion response, network anomaly detection, and embedded device security. Fellows enjoy modern lab infrastructure, computing clusters, campus hostel accommodation, and the opportunity to convert their research into a high-value Ph.D. dissertation from BITS Pilani.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
5-year project tenure based at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (Zuarinagar, Sancoale, Goa) or Pilani Campus, Rajasthan.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF: ₹37,000/- + HRA, Years 1–2) -> Institutional Review -> Senior Research Fellow (SRF: ₹42,000/- + HRA, Years 3–5) -> Award of Ph.D. degree from BITS Pilani, paving the way for tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments across premier institutes (IITs/NITs/BITS) or core R&D roles in leading tech corporations and national cybersecurity agencies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Email Application Only: Candidates must send their full application and CV to [email protected] on or before 30.09.2026. Do not send physical hard copies.
- Mandatory National Benchmark: Candidates must possess valid qualification in GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, or equivalent national exams conducted by Central Government agencies (DST, DRDO, DAE, IIT, IISc).
- No TA/DA for Interview: Travel expenses for attending the personal interview at BITS Pilani Goa Campus will not be reimbursed.
- Institutional Ph.D. Guidelines: Registration in the Ph.D. program is governed strictly by BITS Pilani institutional admission criteria, doctoral qualifying exams, and coursework requirements.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - ANRF Project (INDRA-OT)Various / Not Disclosed
Total VacanciesVarious / Not Disclosed (5-Year ANRF Research Project)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Junior Research Fellows receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000/- plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per ANRF / Government of India norms.
Campus hostel accommodation is provided subject to availability as per Institute rules. On completion of 2 years, based on research assessment, fellows can be elevated to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) carrying ₹42,000/- + HRA per month. Fellows are eligible to register for the Ph.D. program at BITS Pilani.
Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- + HRA as per ANRF / DST guidelines. Hostel accommodation provided subject to availability. Eligible for upgrade to SRF (₹42,000/- + HRA) after 2 years.
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Deadline
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Application Window3 – 30 Sep 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceCandidate selection pathway via national score validation and subsequent screening.
GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)
Shortlisting based on Academic Record, CV, and valid GATE / CSIR-UGC NET Score
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal / Online Interview before BITS Pilani Project Selection Committee
OnlineMerit Scored
Document Verification & Ph.D. Admission Screening
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through screening of applications followed by technical interview:
• Interested candidates must submit their application and curriculum vitae detailing research experience via email to Principal Investigator Prof. Vinayak Naik ([email protected]) by 30th September 2026.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an online or personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Selected candidates will have the opportunity to apply for and pursue a Ph.D. degree at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus.
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