NIELIT Project Engineer Recruitment 2026: National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 05 Project Engineer Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA can apply for the NIELIT Project Engineer Notification 2026. The Selection Process for NIELIT Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 will be Shortlisting, Online test, Interview. The online application will start from 17.07.2026 and remain open till 31.07.2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for NIELIT Project Engineer Online Application Form 2026.
NIELIT Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
| NIELIT Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
NIELIT – National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Chennai |
| Vacancy |
05 |
| Post name |
Project Engineer (IT), Project Associate, Project Engineer (DevOps), Project Engineer (Information Security) |
| Starting date |
17.07.2026 |
| Ending date |
31.07.2026 |
| Qualification |
B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA |
| Salary |
Rs. 23,000/- to Rs. 35,000/- |
| Job Location |
Chennai |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://rect.nielitchennai.edu.in/ |
Vacancy details for NIELIT Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Project Engineer (IT) |
02 |
| Project Associate |
01 |
| Project Engineer (DevOps) |
01 |
| Project Engineer (Information Security) |
01 |
| Total |
05 Posts |
Eligibility details for NIELIT Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for NIELIT Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Project Engineer (IT) |
B.E./B. Tech (CSE/IT/ECE)/MCA/M.Sc. (CS/IT)/ DOEACC ‘B’ Level or equivalent. |
| Project Associate |
B.E/ B. Tech. (Computer Science/Computer Engg/ Information Technology/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics/Electronics & Communication), M.Sc (Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Applied Electronics/ Physics) or equivalent with First class from recognized university/institution. |
| Project Engineer (DevOps) |
B.E/ B.Tech/ M.E/M.Tech in Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology or DOEACC B-level or MCA/ M.Sc in Computer Science with Good knowledge of Linux Server Administration, Expertise in various Development, Testing, Automation tools in container. |
| Project Engineer (Information Security) |
B.E/ B.Tech/ M.E/M.Tech in Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology or DOEACC B-level or MCA/ M.Sc in Computer Science with Good knowledge of Linux Server Administration and Cyber Security Fundamentals. |
Age limits for NIELIT Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Project Engineer (IT) |
Not exceeding 45 Years |
| Project Associate |
Not exceeding 45 Years |
| Project Engineer (DevOps) |
Not exceeding 45 Years |
| Project Engineer (Information Security) |
Not exceeding 45 Years |
Salary details for NIELIT Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Project Engineer (IT) |
Rs. 23,000/- to Rs.30,000/- |
| Project Associate |
Rs.32,000/- |
| Project Engineer (DevOps) |
Rs.35,000/- |
| Project Engineer (Information Security) |
Rs.35,000/- |
NIELIT Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Shortlisting
- Online test / Interview
NIELIT Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
N/A |
| SC / ST / PwD |
N/A |
Important Dates for the NIELIT Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
17.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date |
17.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
31.07.2026 |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – NIELIT Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA or DOEACC 'B' Level or equivalent in relevant disciplines.
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years as on 31.07.2026 (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules).
How to Apply Online for NIELIT Project Engineer 2026)
Apply online through the official NIELIT Chennai recruitment portal at https://rect.nielitchennai.edu.in/ between 17.07.2026 and 31.07.2026.
