📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Quick Facts: IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026
- Recruiting Body: Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement Numbers: ICSR/PR/Advt. 211/2026, 212/2026, 214/2026, 215/2026, 216/2026, 217/2026
- Total Posts: 8
- Post Names: Project Research Scientist III, Project Research Scientist II, Project Technical Support III, Project Technical Support II, Project Technical Support I
- Employment Nature: Temporary, purely contract basis (initially one year, extendable based on performance)
- Application Mode: Online Application
- Last Date to Apply: 06 November 2026
- Job Location: Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036, Tamil Nadu
- Application Fee: Not Specified
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit (Up to) | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Advt. 211/2026) | 1 | 45 years | 78,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 212/2026) | 2 | 40 years | 67,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 216/2026) | 1 | 40 years | 67,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Technical Support III (Advt. 215/2026) | 1 | 35 years | 28,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Technical Support II (Advt. 214/2026) | 1 | 30 years | 20,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Technical Support I (Advt. 217/2026) | 2 | 25 years | 18,000 + 30% HRA |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Project Research Scientist III (Advt. 211/2026)
- Post Graduate Degree (including integrated PG) with 5 years post-qualification experience, OR PhD + 2 years post-qualification experience.
- For Engineering/IT/CS: Four-year Graduate degree with 5 years experience, OR PG degree with 3 years experience, OR PhD.
Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 212/2026 & 216/2026)
- First-class PG degree (including integrated PG) with 3 years experience, OR PhD.
- OR Second-class PG degree (including integrated PG) with PhD and 3 years experience.
Project Technical Support III (Advt. 215/2026)
- Three-year Graduate degree in relevant field + 3 years post-qualification experience, OR PG in relevant field.
- OR For Engineering/IT/CS: Four-year Graduate Degree.
Project Technical Support II (Advt. 214/2026)
- 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT)/DMLT/Engineering or equivalent + 5 years relevant experience.
- OR Three-year Graduate degree in relevant field + 2 years relevant experience.
Project Technical Support I (Advt. 217/2026)
- 12th + Diploma (MLT)/DMLT/Engineering or equivalent + 2 years relevant experience.
- OR Three-year Graduate degree in relevant field + 1 year relevant experience.
General Conditions: Candidates must be Indian citizens. Crucial date for eligibility determination is 06.11.2026. Only relevant experience after minimum qualifying degree counted. Higher qualification does not guarantee interview call. Applicants working in IIT Madras projects must apply through proper channel or produce NOC at document verification.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Shortlisting for Test/Interview based on information provided in online application.
- Institute reserves the right to decide mode of screening/testing and restrict number of candidates called for written/skill test/interview based on qualifications, experience relevance, and academic achievements.
- Calling for test/interview does not assure recommendation or selection.
- Admission to any selection stage is provisional, subject to eligibility verification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending test/interview (as per standard institute policy for contractual project positions).