National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Chennai (NIELIT) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Project Engineer (IT) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 5 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.

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Online applications for the vacancies of Project Engineer (IT) and other Posts will be accepted from 17 July 2026 to 31 July 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Project Engineer (IT) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

NIELIT – Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies Salary Location
Project Engineer (IT) 2 Rs.23000-30000/- Chennai
Project Associate 1 Rs.32000/- Chennai
Project Engineer (DevOps) 1 Rs.35000/- Chennai
Project Engineer (Information Security) 1 Rs.35000/- Chennai
Total Vacancies: 5

NIELIT Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements

To be eligible for NIELIT Project Engineer (IT) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Chennai. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.

Eligibility Details

Post Name Eligibility
Project Engineer (IT) B.E. OR B.Tech (CSE, IT, ECE) OR MCA OR M.Sc (CS, IT) OR DOEACC B Level or equivalent
Project Associate B.E OR B.Tech (CSE, IT, ECE, Electrical, Electronics) OR M.Sc (CS, IT, Electronics, Physics) with First Class
Project Engineer (DevOps) B.E OR B.Tech OR M.E OR M.Tech (ECE, CSE, IT) OR DOEACC B Level OR MCA OR M.Sc (CS)
Project Engineer (Information Security) B.E OR B.Tech OR M.E OR M.Tech (ECE, CSE, IT) OR DOEACC B Level OR MCA OR M.Sc (CS)

Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Chennai for Project Engineer (IT) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.

Age Limit Details

Post Name Age Limit
Project Engineer (IT) Max 45 years
Project Associate Max 45 years
Project Engineer (DevOps) Max 45 years
Project Engineer (Information Security) Max 45 years

The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.200/-, while for SC / ST candidates, the fee is Rs.200/-. The fee can be paid through the online payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.

The selection of candidates for Project Engineer (IT) and other Posts will be carried out through Online Application Scrutiny, Online Interview, Test. Online Interview from 04 August 2026 onwards.. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Chennai. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.

How to Apply for NIELIT Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]

Type of Application Form
Online Application

The application for this recruitment of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Chennai is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from rect.nielitchennai.edu.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 31 July 2026.

Important Links

Official Notification / PDF Download Notification
Online Application Link Apply Now
Official Website rect.nielitchennai.edu.in