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NIT Raipur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Project Associate-I (MeitY Project) Post

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Aug. 28, 2026
Project Associate-I (Computer Science & Engineering)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
From ₹30K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 25, 2026

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Starts

Aug 25, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 14, 2026

Application Window25 Aug – 9 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date14 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

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.

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.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Google Form Application Screening (Deadline: 09.09.2026, 18:00 Hrs)

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Technical Interview (14.09.2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at Department of CSE, NIT Raipur)

OfflineMerit Scored

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OfflineQualifying Only

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.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Project Associate-I works in the Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Laboratory within the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at NIT Raipur under Dr. Nitesh K. Bharadwaj. Funded by MeitY, the fellow develops algorithmic next-generation data carving frameworks, trains machine learning models to identify fragmented digital evidence from flash/solid-state storage, publishes research papers, and integrates open-source forensic toolchains. The project offers top-tier academic research and software prototyping exposure in an Institute of National Importance.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment initially up to 31st December 2026, extendable till 31st March 2027 based on performance. Stationed at Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project Associate positions do not carry direct institutional absorption into faculty or staff cadres; however, research credentials and MeitY-funded publications provide direct eligibility to register for Ph.D. programs at NITs/IITs and bolster profiles for high-demand cyber forensics roles in CERT-In, CDAC, and law enforcement research labs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • 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

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Project Associate-I (MeitY Cyber Security Project) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

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?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

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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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Applications must be submitted via Google Form (https://forms.gle/k7mKKMKnFPQXMEKg6) on or before 09th September 2026 by 18:00 Hrs.

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