National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) Research Associates Scheme

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

1. The number of positions available depends upon the vacancies. Please refer to the RA Notification for vacancy details.
2. The total number of RAs at NCCS at any point of time can not be more than 18.
3. 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

1. 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
2. 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.

Remuneration

1. A consolidated amount of Rs. 75,000/- per month on pro rata basis, all-inclusive (including taxes), will be paid to every RA. There shall be an annual increase of Rs. 7,500/- subject to satisfactory performance.
2. RA shall submit execute bond as prescribed in the Advertisement.

Essential Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electronics/ Communications/Telecommunications/ Information Technology/ Computers/ Electrical Engineering (with majors in electronics/communications/computers) or related discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.

Desirable Qualification

('Annexure' mentioned below may be seen in the latest RA notification published on NCCS website.)
Preference/weightage will be given to following qualifications as per details given in Annexure-II of the RA Notification.

1. Valid Gate Score in Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Computer Science and Information Technology Subjects or related discipline with minimum score as per Annexure II.
2. Post-Graduation/ Master Degree in Electronics/ Communications/Telecommunications/ Information Technology/ Computers or related discipline with minimum 60% marks (with valid Gate Score at the time of admission).
3. PhD Degree in relevant fields.
4. (a) Work experience of one year or more in the relevant field as defined in Annexure VII or (b) Successful Internship certificate of six month or more with NCCS/TEC.

Age Limit

Candidates age should be below 28 years for Graduates/BE/BTech, 30 Years Post Graduates/MTech/MS and 35 years for PhD as on as on date of Notification.

Note : A candidate who declines to join after the offer of appointment is issued by NCCS shall be debarred from appointment in 2 subsequent notifications issued by NCCS.

Only Indian Nationals may apply.

Candidate who declines to join after the offer of appointment is issued by NCCS shall be debarred from appointment in 2 subsequent notifications issued by NCCS.

Offline

Interested and eligible candidates may submit their applications along with their CVs, areas of work interest in the prescribed application form (Attached at Annexure-I) accompanied by the self-attested copies of the academic and experience certificate/testimonials, to NCCS in response to advertisement/ notification from NCCS.

The willing and eligible applicant may send their duly filled application in the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-I of Scheme Enclosed) along with other required documents by post or submit personally to the address:
ADET (SC & HQ), Room 301, National Centre for Communications Security,2nd Floor, City Telephone Exchange, Sampangirama Nagar, Bangalore – 560027 on or before the last date as mentioned in the RA notification. Delayed/incomplete applications will be rejected summarily.

In case of any query, e-mail be dropped at adethq.nccs-dot@gov.in.

Online

The online mode of receiving applications through myscheme portal is still under deliberation stage and will be notified once approved.