TCIL Cyber Crime Researcher (Telecom & IoT) Recruitment 2026

Key Highlights

• Rs. 1,60,000 per month fixed salary on contract basis
• Work directly on a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) cybersecurity project
• Ideal for professionals with telecom security and IoT security background
• B.E/B.Tech, MCA, or MBA with 60% marks and 5 years experience required
• Contract runs up to 30 May 2026 from date of joining
• Selection through a Preliminary Skill Test conducted by TCIL/MHA

About This Opportunity

If you have hands-on experience in telecom security and IoT security, this is a rare chance to work at the intersection of national cybersecurity and telecommunications. Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Miniratna PSU under the Government of India, is looking for a Cyber Crime Researcher to join an MHA-backed project focused on investigating how cyber criminals exploit vulnerabilities in telecom networks and IoT devices.

Your role will involve researching loopholes used by cyber criminals in the telecom sector, analyzing various modus operandi, and providing both technical and policy-level recommendations to strengthen India's telecom and IoT security infrastructure. You will be working closely with MHA officials and following government working hours at MHA offices.

Selection Process

Selection will be through a Preliminary Skill Test designed to evaluate your technical expertise in telecom and IoT security. TCIL and MHA reserve the right to modify the selection procedure or shortlist candidates, so meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee a call for the test. Make sure your application clearly highlights your relevant project experience and certifications.

Documents You'll Need

Keep these documents ready before you apply:

• Educational certificates -- B.E/B.Tech/MCA/MBA degree with marksheets showing 60% or First Division
• Work experience certificates -- proving minimum 3 years in telecom/IoT security (5 years total)
• Salary proof -- Form 16, pay certificate, or certified salary slip for CTC verification
• Date of birth proof -- 10th class certificate or equivalent
• Cyber security certifications -- if you hold any SOC, Incident Response, or similar certifications

See the complete document list in the section below.

• Research loopholes exploited by cyber criminals in the telecom sector and IoT ecosystem
• Analyze various modus operandi used in cyber crimes targeting telecom infrastructure
• Provide technical and policy-level suggestions to counter telecom and IoT security threats
• Study vulnerabilities in 4G, 5G networks, SIM Box fraud, and VoIP exploitation
• Collaborate with MHA officials on cybersecurity initiatives and time-bound deliverables
• Prepare research reports and documentation on findings and recommendations