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IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester (ICSR), Eligibility & Salary

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Total Vacancies
02 Posts
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Salary / Remuneration
📮
Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
23 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 Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester (02 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 23 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
will be communicated via email.
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in ↗
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IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester (ICSR), Eligibility & Salary

Recruitment Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester posts. This recruitment is being conducted by the IIT Madras Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals in the IT and software testing domain to work with one of India's premier technical institutions.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on shortlisting and subsequent Test/Interview. It does not involve a competitive preliminary or mains examination.

Key Highlights

Feature Details
Organization Name Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Post Name Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester
Advertisement Number ICSR/PR/Advt.17/2026
Total Vacancies 02 (Two)
Job Type Contract
Application Mode Online
Last Date to Apply 23-02-2026
Official Website https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in

Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies is 2 for the post of Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester.

Post Name Number of Posts Pay Scale / Salary Job Type
Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester 02 Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month (Based on experience) Contract

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria before applying:

Educational Qualification

  • B.E. / B.Tech in relevant field.
  • MCA (Master of Computer Applications).
  • M.Sc. (Computer Science) or equivalent postgraduate degree.

Experience Requirements

  • Candidates must have 2 to 4 years of relevant testing experience.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to adapt to multiple technologies and applications.

Age Limit

The notification text does not specify a maximum age limit. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for any specific age criteria or relaxation rules, if applicable.

Selection Process

The selection for IIT Madras Software Test Engineer posts will be conducted through the following stages:

  1. Online Application Submission: Candidates must apply via the official portal.
  2. Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted based on qualifications and relevant experience.
  3. Test/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Test and/or Interview. The date and venue will be communicated via email.

Note: This recruitment does not involve a written competitive examination (Prelims/Mains).

Application Fee

There is no application fee required for this recruitment process.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application successfully:

  1. Visit the official IIT Madras ICSR website: https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
  2. Register and click on the online application link for current openings.
  3. Search and select the advertisement number ICSR/PR/Advt.17/2026 for the Software Test Engineer / Automation Tester position.
  4. Fill in all required details accurately in the online form.
  5. Submit the application. If applying for multiple positions, fill separate applications for each post.
  6. After successful submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference (to be submitted when called for the test).
  7. For technical issues, contact: Event Date Notification Release Date 09-02-2026 Application Start Date Notification Released (Apply Immediately) Last Date for Submission 23-02-2026 Test/Interview Date To be notified via email to shortlisted candidates

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