BITS Pilani JRF Recruitment 2026 – DRDO Sponsored Project
Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a DRDO-sponsored research project at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani Campus.
Organization Details
- Organization (English): Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), Pilani Campus
- Department / Unit: Grants Consultancy and Industrial Research (GCIR)
- Funding Agency: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Position Details
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|---|---|
| Vacancy | 01 |
| Employment Type | Contractual Basis |
| Fellowship / Stipend | ₹37,000/- per month |
| Upper Age Limit | Not Mentioned |
Project Information
- Project Title: Synergistic approach to Encrypted Traffic Classification leveraging FlowPic, Data Augmentation and Contrastive Learning
- Project Duration: 2 Years
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Ashutosh Bhatia, Department of CSIS, BITS Pilani Pilani Campus
Project Work Includes:
- Encrypted traffic classification using FlowPic-based visual representation
- Dataset collection and PCAP preprocessing
- Time-series, statistical feature, and visual representation generation
- Implementation of CNN, SimCLR, CNN-LSTM-Attention and hybrid models
- Model evaluation, benchmarking, and comparison
- Research publications and technical reporting
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 26 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 15 July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- First Class B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech
- Disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or related fields
- Degree must be from a recognized University/Institute
- NET/GATE qualified candidates will be preferred
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on merit, academic background, and experience
- Evaluation based on project requirements
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates
- Final selection based on interview performance
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via email only.
- Email ID: ashutosh.bhatia@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
- Subject Line: Application for JRF - DRDO Project
- Required Documents: CV and NET/GATE scorecard (if applicable)
Required Documents
- Updated CV (education, skills, research experience, publications)
- NET/GATE/National-level exam scorecard (if applicable)
Reservation Details
Reservation details are not mentioned in the official notification.
PhD Opportunity
- Selected candidates may be allowed to register for PhD at BITS Pilani
- Subject to fulfilling PhD eligibility and institute norms
Contact Information
- Email: ashutosh.bhatia@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
- Helpline Number: Not provided
Official Links
- Official Website: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in
- Official Notification: View Notification PDF
Additional Information
This position is part of a DRDO-funded research project focusing on advanced machine learning techniques for encrypted traffic classification, including deep learning, contrastive learning, and FlowPic-based representations.
