IIIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply for JRF, RA-I & PDF Posts
The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) has released an official rolling recruitment advertisement for Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate-I (RA-I), and Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) positions for the year 2026. This recruitment is conducted under a Cyber Security Division project funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Eligible and interested candidates with strong research backgrounds in AI, Cyber Security, VPN Detection, and Network Security can apply through email and Google Form submission. These are purely contractual positions and will be filled on a rolling basis.
OVERVIEW TABLE – IIIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad |
| Recruitment Name | IIIT Allahabad JRF / RA-I / PDF Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | JRF, Research Associate-I, Post-Doctoral Fellow |
| Total Vacancies | 03 |
| Application Mode | Email + Google Form |
| Job Location | Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh |
| Salary / Fellowship | ₹37,000 to ₹90,000 per month |
| Official Website | https://www.iiita.ac.in |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | As per official notification |
| Application Start Date | Ongoing |
| Last Date to Apply | Rolling Basis (Till Posts Are Filled) |
| Interview Date | As per official notification |
APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | As per official notification |
| SC / ST / PwBD | As per official notification |
AGE LIMIT
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | As per official notification |
| Maximum Age | As per official notification |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of India norms (if applicable) |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – Post-wise Educational Qualification
Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
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Ph.D. or equivalent degree
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Minimum three research papers in SCI/SCIE journals
Research Associate-I (RA-I)
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Ph.D.
OR -
3 years research/design experience after MSc/MS/ME/M.Tech
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At least one SCI/SCIE journal publication
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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B.E./B.Tech and MSc/M.E./M.Tech
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Discipline: CSE / IT / Cyber Security / AI / ML / Data Science
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Minimum 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA
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NET or GATE qualification is mandatory
Desirable Skills (All Posts)
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Computer networks & traffic analysis
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VPN/Proxy detection using AI/ML/DL
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Agentic AI & graph-based analysis
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Tools: Wireshark, TShark, tcpdump
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Python, shell scripting, data visualization
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Ethical cybersecurity research experience
VACANCY DETAILS
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) | 01 |
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | 01 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 |
| Total | 03 |
SELECTION PROCESS
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Scrutiny of applications
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Shortlisting based on eligibility & project relevance
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Interview (Online / Offline)
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Final selection based on performance
No TA/DA will be provided.
SALARY / PAY SCALE
| Post | Monthly Fellowship |
|---|---|
| JRF | ₹37,000 + HRA |
| RA-I | ₹58,000 + HRA |
| ₹90,000 (Inclusive of HRA) |
HOW TO APPLY ONLINE – STEP BY STEP
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Download Annexure-I application form from the notification
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Fill the form completely
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Prepare a single PDF of all required documents
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Email the PDF to DLL@IIITA.AC.IN
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Subject: Application for the post of JRF/RA-I/PDF
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Fill the respective Google Form for the applied post
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Submit application on a rolling basis
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Wait for interview communication via email
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Filled Annexure-I application form
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Academic certificates & mark sheets
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NET/GATE scorecard (if applicable)
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Experience certificates
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Research publication list
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Category certificate (if applicable)
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Proof of date of birth
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (JRF) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (RA-I) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – IIIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the project title in IIIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026?
An Agentic AI-Driven Automated VPN Detection and De-anonymization Framework for Threat Intelligence using Hybrid Approaches.
Q2. Is NET/GATE mandatory for JRF in IIIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026?
Yes, NET or GATE qualification is compulsory for JRF.
Q3. What is the application last date for IIIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Q4. How many total vacancies are released?
A total of 03 vacancies.
Q5. Is there any age limit?
As per official notification.
Q6. Can selected JRF/RA apply for Ph.D. at IIITA?
Yes, subject to eligibility and institute norms.
DISCLAIMER
Details are for reference only. Candidates must verify all information from the official website before applying.
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