MeitY Sponsored Research Project Recruitment 2026 | Delhi Technological University (DTU)

Delhi Technological University (DTU), formerly known as Delhi College of Engineering, invites applications for multiple research and technical positions under a MeitY-Sponsored Research Project in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

This recruitment drive offers excellent opportunities for professionals, researchers, and students to work on cutting-edge AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and NLP technologies.

About the Institute

Delhi Technological University (DTU)
Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road,
Delhi – 110042, India

DTU is one of India’s leading technological universities, known for excellence in engineering, research, and innovation.

Project Details

Project Title:
Development of AI-Based Solution for Analysing, Benchmarking and Quality Monitoring of Cybersecurity Audit Reports
Sponsoring Agency:
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY),
Government of India
Department:
Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Positions Available & Salary Details

Position	No. of Posts	Monthly Emoluments (₹)	Key Focus Areas
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer	02	₹1,25,000	AI/ML, NLP, LLMs, Cybersecurity
Data Scientist	02	₹87,100	Data Analytics, Benchmarking, Dashboards
Developer	02	₹54,600	Full-Stack Development, AI Integration
Research Fellow	02	₹54,600	ML/NLP Research, Documentation
Student / Project Intern	08	₹15,000	Data Preparation, Model Support
Honorary Post-Doctoral Research Affiliate (Non-Remunerative)	10	Nil	Academic Research & Publications

Tenure of Appointment

Initial Duration: 12 months
Extendable: Up to an additional 12 months
Total Duration: Maximum 24 months
Extension is based on satisfactory performance and project requirements

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 19 February 2026

📝 How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online only.

👉 Application Process:

Visit the official DTU website:
https://dtu.ac.in
Navigate to the Jobs Section
Download the relevant advertisement and application form
Follow the instructions mentioned in the advertisement carefully

⚠ Note:

No hard copy applications will be accepted
Applications not submitted as per instructions will be rejected

Important Instructions

All positions are project-based and contractual
Selection will be based on eligibility, experience, and project requirements
DTU reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment without prior notice

Job Location

Delhi Technological University (DTU)
Delhi, India

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