IIIT Kalyani Recruitment 2026 | Project Assistant and Intern
About the Organization
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kalyani is an Institute of National Importance established under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and supported by the Department of Information Technology & Electronics, Government of West Bengal. The institute focuses on quality education, research, and innovation in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and related disciplines. IIIT Kalyani regularly undertakes sponsored research projects in collaboration with government organizations and industry partners.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani (IIIT Kalyani) |
| Post Name | Project Assistant (PA), Intern |
| Advertisement No. | IIITK/Rectt/TTDFQT_SRIC-PA-Intern/2026/14 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Project | Design and Development of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Algorithms and Security Analysis: Code Based |
| Funding Agency | TCoE, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India |
| Number of Vacancies | 02 Project Assistant, 02 Intern |
| Job Location | Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal |
| Honorarium | Up to ₹15,000 per month |
| Application Mode | |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Debasish Bera |
| Co-Principal Investigator | Dr. Bhaskar Biswas |
Eligibility Criteria
Project Assistant
- Graduate in any stream with at least 50% marks throughout.
- Final-year candidates are also eligible.
- Experience in finance, inventory control, project accounts, client relationship management, or research project administration is desirable.
OR
- B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent with minimum 60% marks.
- Second, Third, Fourth Year students may also apply.
OR
- M.Sc. in Mathematics or allied disciplines with minimum CGPA 6.0 (10-point scale) or 55% marks.
- Final-year students are also eligible.
Candidates should have good knowledge of C Programming and Python. Knowledge of Coding Theory, Cryptography, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning will be an added advantage.
Selection Process
- Screening of applications.
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and qualifications.
- Selection through evaluation by the project investigators.
- Selected candidates will be informed through email.
- Mere fulfillment of eligibility does not guarantee selection.
- Institute decision will be final.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application through email.
- Intern applicants should submit the prescribed Summer Internship form.
- Project Assistant applicants should submit a cover letter along with their updated CV.
- Attach scanned copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, age proof, and relevant documents.
- Email applications should be sent to:
- Subject Line: Application for PA/Intern in TTDFQT Project
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Why Apply?
- Work on a Government of India sponsored research project.
- Gain experience in Post-Quantum Cryptography research.
- Opportunity to collaborate with IIIT Kalyani faculty.
- Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.
- Enhance technical and research skills.
- Excellent opportunity for higher studies and research careers.
Who Can Apply?
- Graduates from any discipline.
- B.Tech CSE/IT students.
- M.Sc. Mathematics students.
- Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Candidates interested in Cryptography, Cyber Security, Programming, Machine Learning, and Research.
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