Overview
Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Research Scientist III, Project Research Scientist II, Project Technical Support III, Project Technical Support II, Project Technical Support I (8 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 06.11.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
- Qualification
- Eligibility is post-specific. Qualification, experience and age limit for each post are given in the sections below. In addition, the notification lays down these general conditions: • Candidates must be citizens of India. Persons who migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India, or subjects of Nepal, are also eligible, but a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India will be necessary for appointment. Such candidates should apply to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs for the certificate and furnish satisfactory proof of having applied. • The prescribed qualifications are minimum. Unless specified, they are required for consideration even if a higher qualification has been acquired, and possessing a higher qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. • Only relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will be considered. Minimum requirements of qualification and/or experience can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates. • The required experience is relaxable at the Institute's discretion for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates, if at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that a sufficient number of candidates from these communities with the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill the vacancy reserved for them. • The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the prescribed closing date…
- Vacancies
- 8
- Posted
- Not specified in the notification
- Last date to apply
- 06.11.2026
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 23.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06.11.2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not specified in the notification |
| Last Date for Online Application | 06.11.2026 |
| Date for Determining Eligibility | The prescribed closing date for submission of online application (06.11.2026) |
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Vacancy Details
There are 8 vacancies in total. The notification does not give any category-wise (reservation) breakup of these vacancies. S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Project Research Scientist III (Advt. 211/2026) | 1 2: Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 212/2026) | 2 3: Project Research Scientist II (Advt. 216/2026) | 1 4: Project Technical Support III (Advt. 215/2026) | 1 5: Project Technical Support II (Advt. 214/2026) | 1 6: Project Technical Support I (Advt. 217/2026) | 2 Total: 8
Eligibility
Eligibility is post-specific. Qualification, experience and age limit for each post are given in the sections below. In addition, the notification lays down these general conditions: • Candidates must be citizens of India. Persons who migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India, or subjects of Nepal, are also eligible, but a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India will be necessary for appointment. Such candidates should apply to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs for the certificate and furnish satisfactory proof of having applied. • The prescribed qualifications are minimum. Unless specified, they are required for consideration even if a higher qualification has been acquired, and possessing a higher qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. • Only relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will be considered. Minimum requirements of qualification and/or experience can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates. • The required experience is relaxable at the Institute's discretion for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates, if at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that a sufficient number of candidates from these communities with the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill the vacancy reserved for them. • The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the prescribed closing date…
Age Limit
The age limit is "up to" the figures below. The notification does not state a reference date for calculating age, and it does not mention any age relaxation. The only date it fixes for eligibility is the closing date of online applications (06.11.2026). Post Name: Maximum Age Project Research Scientist III: Up to 45 years Project Research Scientist II: Up to 40 years Project Technical Support III: Up to 35 years Project Technical Support II: Up to 30 years Project Technical Support I: Up to 25 years
Salary
Pay is a consolidated monthly amount plus 30% HRA, as given in the advertisements. Post Name: Pay Project Research Scientist III: INR 78,000 per month + 30% HRA Project Research Scientist II: INR 67,000 per month + 30% HRA Project Technical Support III: INR 28,000 per month + 30% HRA Project Technical Support II: INR 20,000 per month + 30% HRA Project Technical Support I: INR 18,000 per month + 30% HRA
Application Fee
The application fee is not specified in the provided notifications.
Selection Process
The notification does not list fixed selection stages. It states the following: • Candidates will be short-listed for Test / Interview on the basis of the information provided in their online applications. They must ensure that this information is true. • The Institute has the right to decide the mode of screening and testing the applicants for short-listing and selection. • The Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for written / skill test / interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications, level and relevance of experience above the minimum prescribed, and other academic achievements. • Calling a candidate for test / interview only indicates that the candidate may be suitable. It gives no assurance of recommendation or selection. • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All correspondence will be made by e-mail only. • Admission to any stage of selection is purely provisional, subject to confirmation that the candidate satisfies the prescribed eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must register and apply online only. Hard copies of the application are not to be sent to the Institute. • Visit the IC&SR careers page: https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php. • Register with a correct and active e-mail address, as all correspondence will be made by e-mail only. • Check the advertisement number displayed (Advt. 211/2026, 212/2026, 214/2026, 215/2026, 216/2026 or 217/2026) and submit the application for the relevant position. • Fill a separate application for each post. If you wish to apply for more than one position under the same advertisement, select the multiple positions before submitting, because the system accepts a single application per advertisement for a registered login ID (e-mail). • Submit the application before 06.11.2026. The application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted. • After successful submission, take a print-out of the application form. It must be submitted when called for the test, and is required at document verification / test / interview.
Important Instructions
• All the positions are on purely contract basis. • Completion of the contract period will not confer any right for further extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute. • Candidates should apply online only through https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php, after checking the advertisement number displayed. • A separate application has to be filled for each post. • The system will accept a single application only with the registered login ID (e-mail) for an advertisement; select multiple positions, if applying for more than one, before submission. • The application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted. • Candidates should not attempt to apply twice for the same post; multiple applications for the same post may lead to rejection. • Candidates should follow the prescribed procedure for online application. • Candidates should give correct and active e-mail addresses, as all correspondence will be made by the Institute through e-mail only. • Candidates must ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions. Admission to any stage of selection is purely provisional, and issue of a registration certificate / call letter does not imply that the candidature has been found eligible. • After online submission, a print-out of the application form must be obtained and submitted when called for test. It is required at document verification / test / interview. Hard copy is NOT to be sent to the Institute. • Candidates must be citizens of India (with the condit…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8 Project Technical Support, Project Research Scientist Posts?
Advertisement Date: 23.10.2026; Last Date to Apply: 06.11.2026; Application Start Date: Not specified in the notification; Last Date for Online Application: 06.11.2026; Date for Determining Eligibility: The prescribed closing date for submission of online application (06.11.2026)
What is the application fee?
The application fee is not specified in the provided notifications.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is "up to" the figures below. The notification does not state a reference date for calculating age, and it does not mention any age relaxation. The only date it fixes for eligibility is the closing date of online applications (06.11.2026). Post Name: Maximum Age Project Research Scientist III: Up to 45 years Project Research Scientist II: Up to 40 years Project Technical Support III: Up to 35 years Project Technical Support II: Up to 30 years Project Technical Support I: Up to 25 years
What is the selection process?
The notification does not list fixed selection stages. It states the following: • Candidates will be short-listed for Test / Interview on the basis of the information provided in their online applications. They must ensure that this information is true. • The Institute has the right to decide the mode of screening and testing the applicants for short-listing and selection. • The Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for written / skill test / interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications, level and relevance of experience above the minimum prescribed, and other academic achievements. • Calling a candidate for test / interview only indicates that the candidate may be suitable. It gives no assurance of recommendation or selection. • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All correspondence will be made by e-mail only. • Admission to any stage o…