Recruitment Advertisement – Research Associate (RA)
Advertisement No. IIITDMK/Project/IBITF/2025/006 | Dated: 28-October-2025
Organization Details
Organization Name: Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool
Type: Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India
Address: Jagannathagattu Hill, Dinnedevarapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – 518008, India
- City: Kurnool
- State: Andhra Pradesh
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 518008
Project Information
Project Title: DASH – Digital Cash Solutions Based on CBDC
Sponsoring Agency: IBITF (Collaborative project with IIT Bhilai and CDAC Noida)
Project Duration: 3 Years
Position Details
- Designation: Research Associate (RA)
- No. of Posts: 01
- Employment Type: Temporary / Project-based
- Duration: 3 Years (Purely temporary, may be extended based on performance)
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification
- Ph.D. in Cryptology and allied areas. Candidates who have submitted their thesis are also eligible to apply.
- Excellent academic record in any of the following disciplines:
- Master’s degree (M.Tech/M.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, or Mathematical Computing, or equivalent engineering degree.
- B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering or Mathematical Computing or equivalent degree with minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale.
- M.Sc. (Mathematics or Mathematical Computing) or MCA with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10-point scale.
Desired Qualification
- Strong academic background and knowledge in public key cryptography, especially Lattice-based Cryptography and Applied Cryptography.
- Knowledge of Provable Security, Linear Algebra, Probability, and Statistics.
Salary / Fellowship Details
| Year | Stipend (₹ per month) | HRA |
| 1st Year | ₹58,000 | As per Institute rules |
| 2nd Year | ₹63,800 | As per Institute rules |
| 3rd Year | ₹66,700 | As per Institute rules |
Note: HRA will be provided as per the Institute’s rules.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 28 October 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 26 November 2025 (Rolling advertisement – applications accepted until this date)
- Interview Date: To be intimated to shortlisted candidates within 1–2 weeks after the deadline.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their application as a single PDF file containing:
- Duly filled application form (as per the format)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- All educational certificates
- GATE/CSIR-NET/NBHM score card (if applicable)
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Applications must be submitted via email with the subject line:
“RA Application for Digital Cash Solution on CBDC Project”
Email to: kabaleesh@iiitk.ac.in
Selection Process
- Shortlisting will be based on merit and the project’s requirements.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive interview details via email.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- No interim correspondence or inquiries will be entertained.
Age Limit
No specific age limit mentioned in the notification.
Reservation Details
No reservation details are specified in the advertisement.
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
General Instructions
- Only short-listed applicants will be called for the interview. Applicants must meet the required qualifications to be considered.
- The Institute reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates who satisfy the qualifications and experience.
- No interim correspondence or inquiries will be entertained from the candidates regarding shortlisting.
- The post is purely temporary and may be extended based on periodic evaluation.
- Candidates are responsible for the correctness of information provided in the application. If any information is found false or incorrect later, candidature/appointment may be canceled or terminated.
- Incomplete or partially filled application forms and those without supporting documents will not be considered.
- Applications not strictly following the given format will be rejected.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- Original testimonials must be produced at the time of the presentation/interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified only via email communication.
Contact Information
- Email (for submission and queries): kabaleesh@iiitk.ac.in
- Designation: Principal Investigator / HoD, CSE / Associate Dean (SRIC)
- Institute Address: Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kurnool, Jagannathagattu Hill, Dinnedevarapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – 518008
Additional Notes
The position is temporary and may be extended based on project evaluation. Applicants must ensure the accuracy of all provided information. Incomplete applications or those without the required documents will be summarily rejected. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
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