NCCS Research Associates Scheme 2026: ₹75,000 Monthly Remuneration, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

Run by the National Centre for Communication Security under the Department of Telecommunications, the Research Associates Scheme provides young professionals the opportunity to engage with national telecom security frameworks. Associates participate in formulation and evaluation of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Standards (ITSARs), assess test reports, and contribute to international standards bodies like ITU, APT, and IEEE. The position is contractual and based at the NCCS centre in Bengaluru for an initial term of two years, with possible extension.

Benefits

• Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000 on a pro-rata basis (all-inclusive).
• Annual remuneration increment of ₹7,500 based on satisfactory performance.
• Initial engagement tenure of 2 years, extendable by 1 additional year on performance appraisal.
• Direct hands-on experience in telecom security testing, standards creation, and cutting-edge ICT domains.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be an Indian National.
• Bachelor degree in Electronics, Communications, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computers, Electrical Engineering (with majors in electronics, communications, or computers), or related disciplines with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Age must be below 28 years for Graduates/B.E./B.Tech holders on the date of notification.
• Age must be below 30 years for Postgraduates/M.Tech/M.S. holders on the date of notification.
• Age must be below 35 years for Ph.D. holders on the date of notification.
• Preference or weightage is given to candidates with valid GATE scores, relevant Master's/Ph.D. degrees, or relevant work/internship experience.

Who cannot apply

• Non-Indian citizens are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates who decline to join after receiving an appointment offer are debarred from selection in the next two notifications.

Documents required

• Self-attested copy of Class 10th mark-sheet or Date of Birth proof
• Self-attested mark-sheet and degree of Engineering Graduation
• Self-attested mark-sheet and degree of Engineering Post-Graduation (if applicable)
• Valid GATE Score card (if applicable)
• Documentary evidence of CGPA to percentage conversion formula (if applicable)
• Work experience certificate or internship completion certificate (if available)
• Ph.D. Degree certificate (if applicable)
• Updated curriculum vitae (CV) and prescribed application form

How to apply

1. 1Check the official NCCS website (nccs.gov.in) for the active Research Associate recruitment notification.
2. 2Download the prescribed application form format (Annexure-I) provided in the official notification.
3. 3Fill in the application form completely and attach your CV along with your stated areas of work interest.
4. 4Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational degrees, mark-sheets, age proof, and experience documents.
5. 5Submit the completed application dossier by post or by hand to ADET (SC & HQ), Room 301, National Centre for Communications Security, 2nd Floor, City Telephone Exchange, Sampangirama Nagar, Bangalore 560027 before the deadline.

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