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Vacancy Details
- Project Research Scientist III (Advt. 211/2026): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Post Graduate Degree with five years’ post-qualification experience, or PhD + two years’ post-qualification experience. For Engineering/IT/CS: four-year graduate degree with five years’ experience, or PG with three years’ experience, or PhD. - Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 212/2026): 2 vacancies
Qualification: First-class PG degree with 3 years’ experience, or PhD; OR second-class PG degree with PhD and 3 years’ experience. - Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 216/2026): 1 vacancies
Qualification: First-class PG degree with 3 years’ experience, or PhD; OR second-class PG degree with PhD and 3 years’ experience. - Project Technical Support III (Advt. 215/2026): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Three years’ graduate degree in relevant subject + three years’ post-qualification experience, or PG in relevant subject/field; OR for Engineering/IT/CS: four-year graduate degree. - Project Technical Support II (Advt. 214/2026): 1 vacancies
Qualification: 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT) / DMLT / Engineering or equivalent + five years’ experience; OR three years’ graduate degree in relevant subject + two years’ experience. - Project Technical Support I (Advt. 217/2026): 2 vacancies
Qualification: 12th + Diploma (MLT) / DMLT / Engineering or equivalent + two years’ experience; OR three years’ graduate degree in relevant subject + one year experience.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Selection Process
- 1: Shortlisting of candidates based on the information provided in the online application.
- 2: Written test and/or skill test and/or interview as decided by the Institute for shortlisted candidates.
- 3: Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for tests/interview based on qualifications, experience and other achievements.
- 4: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and all correspondence will be by e-mail.
- 5: Admission to any stage of selection is provisional and subject to confirmation of eligibility; document verification will be required at the time of test/interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the IC&SR careers page: https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
- Register with a correct and active e-mail address; all correspondence will be by e-mail.
- Check and note the advertisement number (Advt. 211/2026, 212/2026, 214/2026, 215/2026, 216/2026 or 217/2026) and select the relevant position.
- Fill a separate application for each post; if applying for multiple positions under the same advertisement, select multiple positions before submitting.
- Submit the online application before 06-11-2026. The application cannot be edited once submitted.
- After submission, take a print-out of the application form for document verification/test/interview; do not send hard copies to the Institute.
Important Links
- Apply Online – IC&SR Careers Current Openings
- Project Research Scientist III (Advt. 211/2026) – Notification PDF
- Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 212/2026) – Notification PDF
- Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 216/2026) – Notification PDF
- Project Technical Support III (Advt. 215/2026) – Notification PDF
- Project Technical Support II (Advt. 214/2026) – Notification PDF
- Project Technical Support I (Advt. 217/2026) – Notification PDF
- Official Website – IC&SR, IIT Madras
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date:
- Last Date for Online Application:
- Date for Determining Eligibility:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility / minimum qualification requirements?
Eligibility is post-specific. Qualifications range from 12th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/Engineering) for Technical Support I/II to three-year graduate degrees for Technical Support II/III and postgraduate degree or PhD (with specified experience) for Project Research Scientist II/III, as detailed in each advertisement.
How do I apply for these IIT Madras project posts?
Apply online only through the IC&SR careers portal at https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php. Register with an active e-mail, select the correct advertisement number, fill and submit the application before the closing date, and print the submitted form for document verification.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 06-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Candidates will be short-listed based on their online application and may be called for a written/skill test and/or interview as decided by the Institute. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and admission to any stage is provisional pending document verification.
What is the salary / pay scale for the positions?
Pay is a consolidated monthly amount plus 30% HRA. Salaries are: Project Research Scientist III – INR 78,000; Project Research Scientist II – INR 67,000; Technical Support III – INR 28,000; Technical Support II – INR 20,000; Technical Support I – INR 18,000 (all per month plus 30% HRA).
