Central Govt Skills & EmploymentScience, IT & Communications

National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) Research Associates Scheme

Research Associate stipend ₹75,000/month · telecom security R&D · Indian nationals under 35

Young engineering graduates and postgraduates under age 28–35 can work as Research Associates at the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) in Bengaluru on telecom security standards, 5G, cybersecurity, and international standards. The role pays ₹75,000/month with an annual hike of ₹7,500 for a 2-year tenure. Apply offline via post to NCCS Bengaluru when vacancies are notified (typically twice a year — check nccs.gov.in).

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About This Scheme

Full official description

Applications are invited based upon vacancy at NCCS ( usually twice a year). Currently, no applications are being invited. Please follow NCCS website for next Research Associate (RA) engagement notification. Click here for last RA notification.

National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) responsible for the implementation of ComSeC Scheme part of MTCTE. This involves development of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Standards, Security Test labs recognition and Security certification of telecom equipment and associated processes. This mandate is of significant importance considering the looming telecom/network/cyber threats globally and the threat these vulnerabilities pose to National Security and Privacy to people of the Nation. NCCS work in security domain to strengthen the security standardization eco-system in India is highly specialized in nature and unique in its mandate. It also needs to interact with multilateral agencies like 3GPP, ITU, APT, IEEE, IETF, NIST and ETSI and other national/ international standardization bodies for active collaboration & development of country specific telecom security standards for India. It develops expertise to imbibe latest technologies and provides technical support/ policy inputs to DOT to advice other ministries in respects of Telecom Security Domain.

Positions

The number of positions available depends upon the vacancies. Please refer to the RA Notification for vacancy details.
The total number of RAs at NCCS at any point of time can not be more than 18.
NCCS reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the positions, if it so desires.

Period of engagement

Initially for a period of 2 years, extendable by one more year, on the recommendations of Performance Appraisal Committee.

Brief Description of Work and Responsibilities

The RAs will be primarily engaged for in-depth study, formulation, operationalization and assessment of various security standards ITSARs preparation, TSTPs preparation/programmes/ projects/ policies evaluation of test reports/DUTs etc. related to emerging ICT areas such as Telecom, Network and Cyber Security, 4G/5G Networks, Virtualisation Function & Operating Systems Expertise, Cloud Security, Source Code Analysis, Cryptography, Internet of Things, Smart Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, new developments in the fields of Mobile Technologies and any associated field deemed fit by NCCS. They will also be associated in preparation of contributions for various international standardization organizations such as International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Study Groups, APT, IEEE, IEC etc. Further, they will also be engaged in various works emerging from ComSec Scheme, new National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) - 2018
The RAs would The RA would be attached with one of the Divisions of the NCCS and required to provide high quality work. Depending on the requirements of NCCS and candidate’s personal skills, RAs can be rotated to other divisions within NCCS.

Place of posting

The place of posting will be NCCS, City Telephone Exchange, Sampangirama Nagar, Bengaluru 560027.

Benefits

₹75,000/month consolidated (all-inclusive) remuneration
Annual increment of ₹7,500 on satisfactory performance
2-year engagement, extendable by 1 year
Work on cutting-edge areas: 5G, cybersecurity, IoT, AI/ML, cloud security, Source Code Analysis, Cryptography
Collaborate with international bodies: 3GPP, ITU, APT, IEEE, ETSI

💡 Why Startups Should Care

If your deep-tech startup works in 5G, network security, or IoT and you want to hire someone already doing cutting-edge government security research, NCCS alumni are a hidden talent pipeline — this program trains specialists with direct ITU and 3GPP exposure.

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Must be an Indian national
Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Communications, Telecom, IT, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA
Age limit: under 28 for BE/B.Tech graduates; under 30 for M.Tech/MS; under 35 for PhD holders
Desirable: valid GATE score, postgraduate degree in a relevant field, or prior internship/work experience with NCCS or TEC
Candidates who previously declined an NCCS offer are barred from 2 subsequent notifications

Exclusions

Not available to non-Indian nationals
Not open to candidates who previously declined an NCCS appointment offer (barred from the next 2 notifications)

How to Apply

Watch the NCCS website (nccs.gov.in) for the next Research Associate notification — vacancies open roughly twice a year.
Download the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) from the notification PDF.
Fill in your CV, areas of work interest, and all mandatory details in the prescribed proforma.
Attach self-attested copies of academic certificates, experience letters, GATE score card, and any other supporting documents as listed in the notification.
Send the complete application by post or submit it in person to: ADET (SC & HQ), Room 301, NCCS, 2nd Floor, City Telephone Exchange, Sampangirama Nagar, Bengaluru – 560027, before the last date mentioned in the notification.
For queries, email: adethq.nccs-dot@gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full name of NCCS? Which department manages this organization?

The full name of NCCS is "National Centre for Communication Security". It is a subordinate office of Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.

What are the areas of activity of NCCS?

National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) responsible for the implementation of ComSeC Scheme part of MTCTE. For implementation of ComSeC scheme NCCS has 3 divisions i.e., Security Assurance Standards (SAS), Security Lab Recognition (SLR) and Security Certification (SC). For more details, visit the NCCS website www.nccs.gov.in. NCCS is entrusted with the task of establishment of Centre of Excellence in Telecom Security Domain. NCCS is also involved in supporting activities for evaluation of hardware and the integrity of the supply chain of Telecom Network Equipment.

Does Research Associate comes under category of job a NCCS?

Research Associateship is neither a job nor an assurance of a job with the NCCS. Selected candidate has to enter into a contract with NCCS.

Is the contract period extendable?

Yes, it is extendable by one year, on the recommendations of Performance Appraisal Committee.

What are the other terms and conditions of the scheme?

Refer to the latest RA notification published on the NCCS website for more details regarding general conditions of the contract.

What is the methodology for shortlisting of candidates?

Refer to the Annexure II of RA notification published on NCCS website.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

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Documents Required

Mark-sheet of Class 10th / date of birth proof (self-attested)
Engineering graduation mark-sheets (self-attested)
Post-graduation mark-sheets, if applicable (self-attested)
GATE score card, if available
Work experience / internship certificate, if available
PhD certificate, if applicable
Documentary proof of CGPA to percentage conversion norm, if applicable