C-DOT Recruitment 2026 for 1 Specialist – Design & Certification of Strategic Encryptors – Apply Online @ www.cdot.in

Golden Opportunity: C-DOT Recruitment 2026 for Specialist – Design & Certification of Strategic Encryptors

C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics), a premier R&D autonomous institute under the Government of India, has released a latest notification 2026 for the post of Specialist – Design & Certification of Strategic Encryptors on a contractual basis. This is a golden opportunity for experienced professionals in cryptography, secure hardware design, and embedded systems. The job offers a highly attractive CTC of up to ₹42 lakh per annum and a chance to work on India's strategic telecom technologies. Read the full C-DOT Recruitment 2026 notification for details on eligibility, application process, and selection. Apply online at www.cdot.in before the last date.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology, VLSI, Mathematics & Computing, or related disciplines; OR
• M.E./M.Tech/Integrated M.Sc. in relevant domains including Cybersecurity, Cryptology, Communication Engineering, VLSI, Embedded Systems, Mathematics and Computing, or Software Systems; OR
• PhD in relevant areas aligned to the role.

Experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience in security & cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and secure hardware design.
• Expertise in symmetric/stream cipher design, NIST SP 800-22, FIPS 140-3, ISO/IEC 19790, and FPGA/ARM-based embedded systems.

Age Limit

Maximum 55 years as of the last date of application. Age relaxation as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a CTC up to ₹42 Lakh per annum (approximately ₹3.5 Lakh per month). The appointment is on a fixed-term contract initially for 2 years, extendable by another 2 years based on performance. This is a central government job with high job security and career growth in a premier R&D institute.

Selection Process

1. Two-Level Interview: First-level online interview, second-level offline/in-person interview.
2. Initial screening based on academic qualifications, experience, and parameters in the advertisement.
3. Management reserves the right to modify the selection process.
4. Final selection based on interview performance and document verification.

How to Apply for C-DOT Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply online for Specialist – Design & Certification of Strategic Encryptors:

1. Visit the official C-DOT website: www.cdot.in and go to the Careers section.
2. Read the official notification PDF carefully.
3. Click on the online application link and fill in all required details.
4. Upload scanned copies of documents (photo, signature, certificates).
5. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
6. No hard copy to be sent; only online applications are accepted.

Important: Ensure you have a valid email ID and mobile number. The last date to apply is 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News (approx. 24 August 2026).

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