Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KURUKSHETRA

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra) is a premier technical institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions in various fields of engineering and technology.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Research Assistant
• Field Investigator

🎯 PROJECT TITLE

• Smart Village CyberSafe Helpline: An ML and Generative AI Powered Cybersecurity Support & Fraud Analysis System for Rural India 

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Qualifications & experience as prescribed by Norms.

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

Research Assistant: Post Graduate in Social Science Discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference for Ph.D./M.Tech holders.

Field Investigator: Graduate in the Social Science Discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference for candidates with a four-year degree program (e.g., B.Tech).

Candidates with relevant research/industrial experience and technical knowledge (R & Python Language) will be preferred.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

As Per Norms

Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/- per month

Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000/- per month

💺 JOB LOCATION

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.

The application form and the details of all educational qualifications and relevant experience for various positions are available on the Institute Website http://www.nitkkr.ac.in. The scanned copy of the duly filled and signed application form, along with self-attested mark sheets of all semesters, relevant experience certificates, and other necessary documents, must be submitted as a single PDF file via email to chandrasekhar@nitkkr.ac.in on or before 08.06.2026 (05:00 PM).

The email must contain the subject as “Post of Research Assistant” or “Post of Field Investigator”. Applications sent to any other email address will not be considered. Applications received after the said date will not be considered.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 08.06.2026 (05:00 PM)

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Haryana, India – 136119

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

NIT Kurukshetra invites applications from eligible candidates for the Research Assistant and Field Investigator positions

Research Assistant and Field Investigator positions Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://nitkkr.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Advt.No_.12.2026.pdf

In conclusion, the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra is seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Research Assistant and Field Investigator under a prestigious ICSSR-sponsored project. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in social sciences and technical expertise in R and Python to contribute to a significant research initiative. Interested candidates should ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline to be considered for these positions.