IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Project Assistant, Project Associate Posts

The Department of CSE at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai (Durg, Chhattisgarh) is hiring 4 Project Assistant (Technical) and Project Associate (Technical) staff on a temporary basis in the Meity-sponsored project "FinTech Security with (or without) Blockchain". Pay is Rs. 28,000 – 41,000 (Project Assistant) and Rs. 35,000 – 50,000 (Project Associate), both consolidated, for 4 months, extendable based on performance. A CS/IT diploma with experience, or BE/BTech, MSc or MCA in CS/IT, is the essential qualification. Applications go by email to the Principal Investigator before 05:00 pm on 21 November 2026.

About IIT Bhilai

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai is located in Dist. Durg, Chhattisgarh. This advertisement (Annexure I) recruits staff on a temporary basis for a sponsored research project run by Prof. Souradyuti Paul, Professor in the Department of CSE, who is the Principal Investigator (PI).

Vacancy Details

The notice states 4 positions in total across the two posts. It does not print how many positions belong to each post, and it gives no category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

For each post, a candidate must satisfy one of the listed qualifications.

The notice prints the age limit as "35" for Project Assistant (Technical) and "45" for Project Associate (Technical). It does not print an age cut-off date or any age relaxation.

Desirable qualifications (one or more), for both posts

• Android app development (Java)
• Full-Stack web development (ReactJS, NodeJS, Express, PHP, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with penetration testing (e.g. Burp suite)
• APK testing (e.g. Frida)
• Blockchain
• Cryptography
• Ethereum (Quorum/Besu), Hyperledger Fabric
• Smart contracts (Solidity, Chaincode)
• Web3 security tools (Slither, MythX, zk-SNARKs, etc.)
• Scalable backends (Node.js, Python)
• The notice adds: "If you're into ZKPs, Layer 2s, or secure infra - even better!"

Candidates should check the official notification for the exact wording of each post's eligibility.

Pay and Tenure

Both posts carry consolidated pay: Rs. 28,000 – 41,000/- for Project Assistant (Technical) and Rs. 35,000 – 50,000/- for Project Associate (Technical). The notice prints the second pay range under the label "Project assistant" within the Project Associate entry. The engagement is on a temporary basis for 4 months, extendable based on performance. The notice refers to the engagement as a fellowship in one condition and says it may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance till date is not deemed satisfactory.

How to Apply for IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026

1. Fill out the application form attached to the advertisement.
2. Prepare a well-written CV.
3. Email the form and CV to the Principal Investigator (PI), Prof. Souradyuti Paul, at [email protected].
4. Write the subject line as "MeiTy-NOV26-ProjectAssistant/Associate".
5. Send the email before 05:00 pm on 21/11/2026, which the notice calls the hard submission deadline.

Documents named in the notice

• Filled-out application form
• Well-written CV

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified via email by 23/11/2026. The notice does not give the interview date or venue. If many candidates appear for the interview, the selection committee may restrict the number to a reasonable limit after considering qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. The decision of the selection committee will be final.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be provided to the candidate for the interview.
• The appointment will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Institute/Funding agency particularly applicable to the project, as and when required.
• The selected candidate will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
• IIT Bhilai, based on the performance of the candidates, reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the posts.

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