IIIT Kalyani Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – VLSI Crypto-Hardware (MeitY C2S, 01 Post) | Apply by 08 Oct

Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at IIIT Kalyani – MeitY C2S VLSI & Cryptography Research Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani (IIIT Kalyani) invites applications for one Project Associate-I position under a MeitY-sponsored C2S research project.

The selected candidate will work on advanced research involving VLSI implementation, crypto-hardware, classical cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography.

Project Title

“VLSI Implementation of Crypto-Hardware Targeting Classical and Post-Quantum Cryptography”

The project focuses on designing and implementing hardware architectures for cryptographic applications, including emerging post-quantum cryptographic systems.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should satisfy one of the following criteria:

Option 1

• M.E./M.Tech. in:

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Related discipline

OR

Option 2

• B.E./B.Tech. in:

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Related discipline

• Valid GATE score

Desirable Qualification

Preference may be given to candidates having experience in:

• Circuit design

• VLSI design

• VLSI CAD tools

• Hardware implementation

• Digital system design

• Cryptographic hardware

Experience Required

No separate mandatory professional experience requirement is clearly specified in the advertisement.

Candidates with hands-on exposure to circuit design, VLSI CAD tools, hardware architecture, or cryptographic implementations will be better aligned with the project.

Project Area

The project broadly focuses on:

• VLSI Design

• Hardware Security

• Classical Cryptography

• Post-Quantum Cryptography

• Crypto-Hardware

• Digital Circuit Design

• FPGA / ASIC-Based Implementations

• VLSI CAD Tools

Job Description

The selected Project Associate-I will be expected to:

• Carry out research work related to the project

• Ensure timely and successful completion of assigned project activities

• Work in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other investigators

• Use appropriate CAD and VLSI design tools

• Prepare initial drafts of reports and technical documents

• Contribute to programs, manuscripts, and research documentation

• Support patent-related work and other project outputs

Remuneration

The selected Project Associate-I will receive:

INR 31,000 per month + HRA

HRA will be provided as per IIIT Kalyani norms.

Appointment Duration

The project tenure is:

Tentatively 2 Years

The position will continue up to the end of the project, subject to applicable project and institute conditions.

Age Limit

The age limit is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIIT Kalyani notification for applicable age criteria and relaxation provisions.

Nature of Appointment

• Project Associate-I

• MeitY-sponsored research position

• Project-based and temporary

• Associated with the C2S programme

• Research focused on VLSI and cryptographic hardware

How to Apply

The detailed application procedure, application link/email, required documents, and application deadline are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIIT Kalyani recruitment notification before applying.

Principal Investigators

The project is being undertaken by faculty investigators from IIIT Kalyani across ECE and CSE-related disciplines, as listed in the official advertisement.

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / VLSI Design / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Hardware Security / Cryptography / Post-Quantum Cryptography