IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026: 10 Research Scientist and Technical Support Posts
The Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras has released seven advertisements dated 23 October 2026, together carrying 10 vacancies for Project Research Scientist and Project Technical Support posts. The jobs are in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Chennai, under ICMR-funded health-technology projects. Monthly pay runs from ₹18,000 to ₹78,000 plus 30% HRA. If you are a science or engineering graduate looking for a research job in a central institute, read on.
All seven advertisements share one deadline: 6 November 2026. Each advertisement is a separate post with its own qualification, age limit and pay, so you must pick the right one before you apply. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in lists every post, qualification, age limit and rule in one place. These are temporary contract jobs, so read the conditions section carefully before you begin.
Key Highlights of IIT Madras ICSR Project Recruitment 2026
IIT Madras is a central autonomous institute. These are project posts, filled on a purely contract basis for ICMR-funded research. The coordinator is Prof. Raghavendra Sai V V of the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | IIT Madras, Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research |
| Advertisement Numbers | ICSR/PR/Advt. 211/2026 to 217/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Employment | Temporary, purely contract basis |
| Duration | Initially one year, extendable based on performance |
| Job Location | IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 6 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026?
No category-wise split is given in any of the seven advertisements, so the table below shows posts only.
| Advertisement | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Advt. 211/2026 | Project Research Scientist III | 1 |
| Advt. 212/2026 | Project Research Scientist II | 2 |
| Advt. 213/2026 | Project Research Scientist I | 2 |
| Advt. 214/2026 | Project Technical Support II | 1 |
| Advt. 215/2026 | Project Technical Support III | 1 |
| Advt. 216/2026 | Project Research Scientist II | 1 |
| Advt. 217/2026 | Project Technical Support I | 2 |
| Total | 7 advertisements | 10 |
Project Research Scientist II appears twice, under Advt. 212 (2 posts) and Advt. 216 (1 post). They belong to different projects, so each needs its own application.
Which ICMR Project and Work Is Each IIT Madras Post For?
| Advertisement | ICMR Project | Main Work |
|---|---|---|
| 211, 212, 213, 214 | MolOnco-DnT-CenTr, a molecular oncology diagnostics centre | Fibre-optic biosensor assays for DNA/RNA biomarkers of gastric cancer (211, 212); cervical cancer biomarker sensors (213); lab and fibre-optic biosensor assay support (214) |
| 215, 216 | Combating multidrug resistant Tuberculosis by differential diagnostics using a multiplex point-of-care nucleic acid biosensor platform | Prototype device building (215); multiplex TB assays (216) |
| 217 | Urine-based Non-invasive Tuberculosis Screening Biosensor – Scaling and Testing for Deployment | Probe fabrication and device testing support |
Two job descriptions (Advt. 211 and 212) say “Project Research Scientist-I” by mistake. Follow the post name and pay shown in the advertisement table.
What Is the Eligibility for IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Advt. 211) | Post Graduate degree (including integrated PG) with 5 years post-qualification experience, or PhD with 2 years post-qualification experience. For Engineering / IT / CS: a 4-year graduate degree with 5 years post-qualification experience, or PG with 3 years post-qualification experience, or PhD |
| Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 212 and 216) | First-class PG degree (including integrated PG) with 3 years of experience, or PhD. Or second-class PG degree (including integrated PG) with PhD and 3 years of experience |
| Project Research Scientist I (Advt. 213) | First-class PG degree (including integrated PG). Or second-class PG degree (including integrated PG) with PhD |
| Project Research Scientist I (Advt. 213): essential skills | Hands-on experience in preparing and bioconjugating gold nanoparticles, and in biosensor assay development, is called essential in the job description |
| Project Technical Support III (Advt. 215) | 3-year graduate degree in a relevant subject with 3 years post-qualification experience, or PG in a relevant subject. For Engineering / IT / CS: a 4-year graduate degree |
| Project Technical Support III (Advt. 215): expected skills | Hands-on knowledge of PCB fabrication, soldering, wiring, circuit assembly and electronic component integration is expected |
| Project Technical Support II (Advt. 214) | 12th in Science plus Diploma (MLT) / DMLT / Engineering or equivalent with 5 years experience in the relevant field, or a 3-year graduate degree in a relevant subject with 2 years experience |
| Project Technical Support I (Advt. 217) | 12th plus Diploma (MLT) / DMLT / Engineering or equivalent with 2 years experience in the relevant field, or a 3-year graduate degree in a relevant subject with 1 year experience |
Only experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree is counted. The listed qualifications are minimums, and holding a higher degree does not entitle you to be called. Some advertisements also say what is preferred: PCR and molecular biology knowledge (Advt. 212), biosensor industry experience including lateral flow assay work (Advt. 213), and hands-on molecular biology or biosensor experience (Advt. 214). Advt. 215 calls PCB, CAD and electronics familiarity advantageous. Look at the post graduate and diploma job pages if you want similar openings.
The Institute may relax minimum qualification and experience for exceptionally outstanding candidates. It may also relax the experience for SC / ST candidates, at its own discretion, if it feels enough SC / ST candidates with the required experience are not likely to be available for a vacancy reserved for them.
Candidates must be citizens of India. People who migrated from Pakistan to settle permanently in India, and subjects of Nepal, are also eligible. They need an eligibility certificate from the Government of India, and must show proof that they applied to the Ministry of Home Affairs for it.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III | 45 years |
| Project Research Scientist II | 40 years |
| Project Research Scientist I | 35 years |
| Project Technical Support III | 35 years |
| Project Technical Support II | 30 years |
| Project Technical Support I | 25 years |
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The advertisements give only an upper age limit and no minimum age. Age and every other eligibility point are counted on the closing date, 6 November 2026. No category-wise age relaxation is mentioned in the advertisements, so do not assume any.
What Is the Salary for IIT Madras Project Posts 2026?
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III | ₹78,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Research Scientist II | ₹67,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Research Scientist I | ₹56,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Technical Support III | ₹28,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Technical Support II | ₹20,000 + 30% HRA |
| Project Technical Support I | ₹18,000 + 30% HRA |
These are fixed project pay figures with no pay level, and the advertisements list no other allowance. The jobs are on a purely contract basis. Finishing the contract gives no right to extension, regularisation or permanency at the Institute.
A simple way to choose: if you have a first-class PG degree and no experience yet, Project Research Scientist I sets no minimum experience years. First-class PG plus PhD or 3 years’ experience? Project Research Scientist II pays ₹11,000 more a month. Graduates and diploma holders should compare the experience years and age limit of the three technical support posts before deciding.
What Is the Selection Process for IIT Madras Project Posts 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on the information in your online application: qualifications, level and relevance of experience above the minimum, and other academic achievements |
| Written / skill test and / or interview | The Institute decides the mode of screening and testing, and may limit how many are called |
| Document verification | Print-out of your application and documents checked, with a No-Objection Certificate if you work on an IIT Madras project and did not apply through proper channel |
The notification does not give marks, syllabus or a test date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and all messages go by email only, so enter an active email address. The Institute can also decide not to fill an advertised post, or reject any or all applications, without giving a reason. Calling you for a test or interview is not a promise of selection.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Duplicate application | If you send more than one application for the same post, your candidature is liable to be rejected |
| Provisional entry | Entry to any stage is provisional until you are confirmed to meet every eligibility condition; a call letter does not prove you are eligible |
| False information | A false detail or claim means your candidature is liable to be rejected |
| Fake documents | Fake documents or suppressed antecedents make your services liable to be terminated, even after joining |
| Current IIT Madras project staff | You must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate, and without one you will not be permitted to appear for the test or interview |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
| Editing | Once submitted, the application cannot be edited or reverted |
| Hard copy | Do not send a hard copy of your application to the Institute |
| Correspondence on selection | No correspondence is entertained about the conduct or result of the test or interview, or the reasons for not being called |
| Errors | The Institute may modify, withdraw or cancel any communication, even after an appointment letter, if it finds a mistake in selection |
How to Apply Online for IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026?
Keep your degree certificates, experience proofs and an active email address ready. Current IIT Madras project staff not applying through proper channel need a No-Objection Certificate.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the IC&SR careers portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with your email as the login ID |
| 3 | Pick the advertisement number you want, such as Advt. 211/2026, and select the post |
| 4 | Fill the form carefully, as it cannot be edited after submission |
| 5 | Use a separate application for each post; select every post you want before you submit, because the system accepts one application per login ID for an advertisement |
| 6 | Submit before the deadline, then take a print-out and carry it to the test, interview or document verification |
The advertisements do not mention an application fee. Corrigenda or clarifications will be put on the website only, so check it again before the deadline. Use the technical-issue email addresses in the advertisement only for portal problems, not for questions about selection.
What Are the Important Dates for IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisements dated | 23 October 2026 |
| Application start date | Not stated |
| Last date for online application | 6 November 2026 |
| Date for checking age and eligibility | 6 November 2026 |
| Test or interview date | Not announced |
What Is the Application Fee for IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in any of the 7 advertisements |
Essential Links for IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026
- Download Advt. 211/2026 PDF: Project Research Scientist III (1 post, MolOnco-DnT-CenTr project)
- Download Advt. 212/2026 PDF: Project Research Scientist II (2 posts, MolOnco-DnT-CenTr project)
- Download Advt. 213/2026 PDF: Project Research Scientist I (2 posts, MolOnco-DnT-CenTr project)
- Download Advt. 214/2026 PDF: Project Technical Support II (1 post)
- Download Advt. 215/2026 PDF: Project Technical Support III (1 post, multidrug-resistant TB project)
- Download Advt. 216/2026 PDF: Project Research Scientist II (1 post, multidrug-resistant TB project)
- Download Advt. 217/2026 PDF: Project Technical Support I (2 posts, urine-based TB screening biosensor project)
- Apply Online for IIT Madras Project Recruitment 2026 (all seven advertisements)
- Visit IIT Madras Project Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you meet the qualification and age limit for one of these posts, do not wait for the last week. Choose the advertisement that matches your degree and experience, apply by 6 November 2026, and keep a copy of your print-out. For more openings in Chennai, see Tamil Nadu government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.