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IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post

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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Online Portal
Closing Date
02 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Technology Madras 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianInstituteofTechnologyMadras/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Project Associate (Junior Research Fellow) (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 02 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Indian Institute of Technology Madras Regional Headquarters, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
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IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Project Associate (Junior Research Fellow) posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Madras website before the last date.

Company NamePost NameNo of PostsSalaryStart DateLast DateOfficial Website
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)Project Associate (Junior Research Fellow)01Rs. 37,000 per month12/01/202602/02/2026iitm.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalary
Project Associate (Junior Research Fellow)01Rs. 37,000 per month

Eligibility for Project Associate (Junior Research Fellow)

  • Essential: 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Energy Science, or related fields OR Master’s degree (Non-Engineering) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
  • Experience: Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will be taken into consideration where applicable.
  • Other Requirements: Candidates must be citizens of India; persons who have migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India or subjects of Nepal are also eligible, subject to a Government of India certificate of eligibility. Minimum requirements can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates.

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Q1: What is the last date to apply for IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date is 02/02/2026.

Q2: How many vacancies are available?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for Project Associate (Junior Research Fellow).

Q3: What is the salary for the post?
Ans: Rs. 37,000 per month.

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