• Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in CSE, IT, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, AI, or equivalent with minimum 60% marks / 6.5 CGPA (55% marks / 5.5 CGPA for SC/ST/OBC/EWS); OR M.E. / M.Tech. in CSE, Cyber Security, or Digital Forensics; OR MCA.
• Desirable Skills: Hands-on experience in digital forensics toolchains, machine learning algorithms, deep learning for data carving, Python scripting, and full-stack software development.
• Age Limit: Up to 35 years (relaxations as per Govt of India guidelines).
• Tenure: Initially up to 31st December 2026, extendable up to 31st March 2027.
NIT Raipur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Project Associate-I (MeitY Project) Post
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 25, 2026
Starts
Aug 25, 2026
Deadline
Sep 9, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 14, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 35 years as on 09.09.2026. Age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD candidates are applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Google Form Application Screening (Deadline: 09.09.2026, 18:00 Hrs)
Personal Technical Interview (14.09.2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at Department of CSE, NIT Raipur)
Document Verification
Interested applicants must fill out the Google Form (https://forms.gle/k7mKKMKnFPQXMEKg6) with complete academic and technical details by 09th September 2026 (18:00 Hrs). Shortlisted candidates must report for the Personal Interview on 14th September 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Raipur, along with the printed application form, original certificates, marksheets, GATE scorecard (if any), and self-attested photocopies.
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- Online Google Form Submission Deadline: Candidates must submit the Google Form (https://forms.gle/k7mKKMKnFPQXMEKg6) on or before 09th September 2026 (18:00 Hrs).
- Shortlisting & Interview Attendance: Shortlisted applicants must attend the physical interview on 14th September 2026 at 11:00 AM in the CSE Department, NIT Raipur.
- Mandatory Hard Copy & Documents: Must bring a printed copy of the application form, original certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard (if any), and self-attested photocopies.
- No TA/DA Provided: Candidates must travel at their own expense.
- No Application Fee: Applying for this position is completely free of charge.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Project Associate-I (MeitY Cyber Security Project) - Unreserved1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹30,000/- plus HRA as admissible under MeitY / DST guidelines. Appointment is purely temporary and time-bound for the sponsored project.
Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹30,000/- plus applicable HRA under MeitY sponsored R&D project.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
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Application Procedure
- Candidates must fill out the Google Form available at https://forms.gle/k7mKKMKnFPQXMEKg6 with all required academic and professional details.
- The online application via Google Form must be submitted by 09th September 2026, 18:00 Hrs.
- Candidates shortlisted for the interview on 14th September 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards, must bring a printed copy of their application along with self-attested copies of the DOB certificate, degree/provisional certificate, mark sheets, caste certificate, NOC, and other relevant documents.
- Original documents must be presented for verification during the interview.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee required; submission via Google Form).
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Starts
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Google Form Application Screening (Deadline: 09.09.2026, 18:00 Hrs)
Personal Technical Interview (14.09.2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at Department of CSE, NIT Raipur)
Document Verification
Interested applicants must fill out the Google Form (https://forms.gle/k7mKKMKnFPQXMEKg6) with complete academic and technical details by 09th September 2026 (18:00 Hrs). Shortlisted candidates must report for the Personal Interview on 14th September 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Raipur, along with the printed application form, original certificates, marksheets, GATE scorecard (if any), and self-attested photocopies.
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