IIIT Allahabad Junior Research Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 1 Post

Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad Prayagraj Last Date: 26th January, 2026
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IIIT Allahabad Junior Research Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 1 Post

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) has released a notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Engineer (JRE) on a contractual basis. This opportunity is under the C3i Hub, IIT Kanpur collaborative project on IoT Security. Interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply offline.

Overview Details
Organization Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA)
Post Name Junior Research Engineer (JRE)
No. of Posts 01
Interview Date 26/01/2026
Application Mode Offline (Hard copy via post + Soft copy via email)
Official Website http://www.iiita.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Salary Project
Junior Research Engineer (JRE) 01 Rs. 37,000 + HRA IoT Security - Development of Security Audit Framework for Secure IoT Network

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Junior Research Engineer (JRE)

  • Essential Qualification: M.E/M.Tech in (CS/IT/EC/EE) OR B.E/B.Tech (IT/CS/EC/EE) with GATE/NET (IT/CS/EC/EE) OR MSc (IT/CS/EC/Maths)/MCA with NET or equivalent score.
  • Special Note: Candidates having B.E/B.Tech or MSc having equivalence of Bachelors of Engineering without GATE/NET can also apply. However, shortlisted candidates from the MCQ test will be called for the interview.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 Years as on the interview date.
  • Desirable Skills: Shell Script/C/C++/Python programming & Arduino/Raspberry Pi work experience.

Important Links

  • Apply Online / Send Application To: [email protected] (Soft Copy) & Dr. S. Venkatesan, Department of Information Technology, Room No. 4304, Computer Centre – 2, IIITA, Devghat, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India 211015 (Hard Copy)
  • Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download
  • Official Website: http://www.iiita.ac.in

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for IIIT Allahabad JRE Recruitment 2026?
A: The hard copy of the application must reach the specified address on or before the date of interview (26/01/2026).

Q2: Is GATE/NET mandatory for this post?
A: GATE/NET is required for M.E/M.Tech or MSc/MCA candidates. However, B.E/B.Tech or MSc candidates without GATE/NET can also apply but will undergo an MCQ test.

Q3: What is the salary for the Junior Research Engineer?
A: The salary is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA as per institute norms.

Q4: What is the duration of the contract?
A: The appointment is purely contractual up to 31st March 2026, renewable based on performance.

Q5: Do I need to submit a NOC?
A: Yes, applicants employed in government or private sectors must submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the employer at the time of interview.

Active Recruitments

Job Name Location Last Date Details
IIIT Allahabad Junior Research Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 1 Post
Prayagraj 26th January, 2026 View Details
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Past/Expired Recruitments

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The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) was established in 1999, as a center of excellence in Information Technology (IT) and allied areas. The institute was conferred the "Deemed University" status by the Government of India in the year 2000. It was declared as an “Institute of National Importance” by the Act of the Parliament, Govt. of India in 2014. The Institute has been conceived with the objective of developing professional expertise and skilled manpower in IT and areas of allied research. As an apex institute in the area of IT, IIIT-A has been contributing towards strengthening the indigenous capability necessary for exploiting profitably and harnessing multi-dimensional facets of IT and allied areas at all levels, and attaining expertise to enable the country to emerge as a leading player in the global arena.

The beautiful 100-acre campus, situated at Deoghat, Jhalwa, designed meticulously on the Penrose Geometry pattern, is being further topped by fine landscaping to give an all round soothing effect to create a stimulating environment. The campus is envisaged to be a fully residential one, with all its faculty, staff, and students housed in different pockets. All academic and residential areas are connected to the Institute network.


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