NFSU Recruitment 2026: Research Assistant (Cyber Forensics) Job at Rs 42,000 a Month, Apply by 13 November
NFSU Gandhinagar is hiring one Research Assistant (Cyber Forensics) for the MeitY-funded ISEA Phase III project at Rs 42,000 a month. The 11-month contractual post needs a Master's in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security or Digital Forensics with 60% or First Class; JRF holders are preferred. The age limit is 35. Apply by email to pi_isea3@nfsu.ac.in by 11:59 PM on 13 November 2026.
National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, has invited applications for one Research Assistant (Cyber Forensics) post under Phase III of the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) project, funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The contractual post pays Rs 42,000 a month (consolidated). Applications close at 11:59 PM on 13 November 2026.
The advertisement is dated 2 November 2026 and was issued by the Campus Director, NFSU Gandhinagar. NFSU is an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
NFSU Cyber Forensics Research Assistant 2026: Key Details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Organisation | National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar |
Post | Research Assistant (Cyber Forensics) |
Vacancies | 1 |
Project | Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Phase III |
Funding agency | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
Principal Investigator | Dr. Parag H. Rughani, Professor, NFSU |
Salary | Rs 42,000 per month (consolidated) |
Tenure | 11 months, contractual, extendable on performance and evaluation |
Age limit | 35 years as on the last date of application |
Last date | 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
How to apply | By email only, to pi_isea3@nfsu.ac.in |
Eligibility
Essential: a Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics, Digital Forensics or an equivalent subject, with at least 60% marks or First Class.
Desired: JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), with good communication and project management skills. Candidates with knowledge and experience of cyber forensics will be preferred.
Nature of Work
The Research Assistant will carry out research and other tasks as required by the ISEA Phase III project. ISEA is MeitY's national programme for building information security skills and public cyber awareness.
How to Apply
- Email your full profile, with a list of your research articles, to pi_isea3@nfsu.ac.in.
- Write "Application for the post of Research Assistant (Cyber Forensics)" in the subject line.
- Provide a valid email ID in the application.
- Send it before 11:59 PM on 13 November 2026.
Selection and Interview
- Selection is on merit and the needs of the project. Holding the prescribed qualification does not guarantee selection.
- Shortlisted candidates must attend an interview with their latest CV, copies of research articles (if any), and original mark sheets and certificates.
- Applicants already employed, whether in government, private or any other organisation, must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the interview.
- Applicants are responsible for the authenticity of their information, documents and photographs.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Why This Role Matters for Cyber Forensics Job Seekers
The post offers project experience in digital forensics at India's national forensic sciences university, on a MeitY-funded cyber security programme. For postgraduates in cyber security or digital forensics, and for JRF holders, it is a route into government-funded research ahead of roles in law enforcement forensics, CERT teams or doctoral study.
