IIT Jammu Project Associate Vacancy 2026 – Apply Online by 30 August
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has released Advertisement No. IITJMU/R&C/RP-100276/2025/A-37 dated 14 August 2026, inviting applications for the position of Project Associate-I under the prestigious Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project Phase-III.
📌 Position Details
- Post: Project Associate-I
- Number of Positions: 1
- Salary: ₹42,000 per month (Consolidated)
- Duration: Initially 1 year (extendable based on performance or project completion)
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- B.Tech/BE in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience with Android, Linux, and Windows systems.
- Working knowledge of information security and penetration tools.
- Good communication skills.
📑 Application Process
- Apply online through the official portal: https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home.
- Select the Contract/Project Staff/JRF/SRF tab for submission.
- Upload duly filled application form, scanned copies of certificates, and supporting documents.
- Last Date to Apply: 30 August 2026.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and must attend the interview with updated CV and original certificates.
- Interviews will be conducted online.
- Employed candidates must produce a relieving certificate from their employer if selected.
👨🏫 Project Investigators
| Principal Investigator | Co-Principal Investigator |
|---|---|
| Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur Email: director@iitjammu.ac.in | Dr. Samaresh Bera Email: samaresh.bera@iitjammu.ac.in |
| Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Jammu, Jagti, NH-44 Nagrota Bypass, Jammu - 182221 | |
✅ Conclusion
The IIT Jammu Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the ISEA Project Phase-III, focusing on information security education and awareness. With a competitive salary and the chance to work on a nationally significant project, this position is ideal for candidates with expertise in computer science, IT, and cybersecurity.
— Issued by IIT Jammu
