Executive Engineer / Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIIT Allahabad – IoT Security Project

Executive Engineer / Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIIT Allahabad – IoT Security Project

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT Allahabad) invites applications for the position of Executive Engineer (EE) / Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) on a contractual basis under the IoT Security Project.

The recruitment is being conducted under the C3i Hub, IIT Kanpur collaborative project titled “IoT Security – Development of Security Audit Framework for Secure IoT Network.”

This is an extension/revised advertisement for candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, and related engineering disciplines.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

Project Title: IoT Security – Development of Security Audit Framework for Secure IoT Network

The project is associated with the C3i Hub, IIT Kanpur collaborative initiative on IoT security.

It focuses on developing a security audit framework for secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks.

The project involves collaboration among researchers and faculty members from IIIT Allahabad.

Project Team

The advertisement identifies the following project team members:

• Prof. S. Venkatesan

• Dr. Soumyadev Maity

• Prof. Vijay Chaurasia

• Prof. Neetesh Purohit

• Dr. Suneel Yadav

• Prof. Manish Kumar

Application Contact: Prof. S. Venkatesan, Department of Information Technology, IIIT Allahabad.

Essential Qualifications

As specified in the visible portion of the advertisement, candidates should possess:

• M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (CS/IT/EC/EE).

• Relevant experience in the field.

The remaining qualification requirements are cut off in the provided image. Applicants should consult the complete advertisement for the exact experience and eligibility criteria.

Fellowship and Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive:

Monthly Remuneration: INR 50,000 + HRA

House Rent Allowance will be provided according to institute norms.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 40 years as on 15 October 2026.

Any applicable age relaxation should be verified from the complete official advertisement.

Nature of Appointment

The position is offered on a contractual basis under the IoT Security Project.

The exact appointment duration is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their completed application in the prescribed format (Annexure I), along with copies of supporting documents.

Step 1: Hard Copy Submission

The completed application must reach the following address on or before 25 October 2026:

Prof. S. Venkatesan Department of Information Technology Room No. 4304, Computer Centre – 2 Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad Deoghat, Jhalwa, Prayagraj (Allahabad) Uttar Pradesh – 211015, India

Step 2: Email Submission

A soft copy of the application must also be emailed to:

Email: venkat@iiita.ac.in

Required Email Subject:

Application for the post of EE (on contract) – IoT Security Project

The envelope containing the hard copy should carry the same prescribed wording.

Important Dates

Applicants must ensure that their application and supporting documents reach the designated contact by the deadline.

About IIIT Allahabad

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad is an institution specialising in information technology and related engineering disciplines.

The institute conducts academic and research activities in areas including computer science, electronics, information technology, and interdisciplinary engineering.

This research opportunity is associated with the Department of Information Technology and the collaborative IoT Security Project.

Official Information

Institution: Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad

Department: Information Technology

Official Website: https://www.iiita.ac.in/

Advertisement Number: IIITA/IT-EC/IoTS/04/2026

Position: Executive Engineer / Post Doctoral Fellow

Application Email: venkat@iiita.ac.in

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Job Domain: Engineering & Technology – Information Technology / Cybersecurity / Internet of Things (IoT) / Computer Science

Job Category: Executive Engineer / Postdoctoral Research / Project-Based Research Position

Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Note: The supplied image contains only part of the advertisement. The complete eligibility conditions and appointment duration should be checked against the full official notice before publication.

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