IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 (Engineering Design) – 1 Post | Apply by 04 Oct 2026
Department of Engineering Design
Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Vacancies
1
Salary
₹56,000 per month + HRA
Last Date
4 Oct 2026
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IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Important Dates 2026
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Salary / Pay Scale 2026
₹56,000 per month + HRA
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Eligibility Criteria 2026
Essential criteria
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | First-class PG (incl. integrated) OR Second-class PG with PhD; UG in Mechanical / aerospace / design / industrial-design engg with PG specialization in thermal / product design / FSI / industrial design / manufacturing |
| Age limit | Maximum 35 years (+5 SC/ST, +3 OBC-NCL) |
| Pay | Rs.56,000/- + HRA |
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Job Details & Overview
IIT Madras – Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), Engineering Design, 2026
Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai – 600 036
Advertisement No.: ICSR/PR/Advt.194/2026 | Date: 18/09/2026
Coordinator: Prof. Kavitha Arunachalam, Department of Engineering Design
Applications are invited for one (01) temporary post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for hyperthermia device development, engineering optimization, clinical device development, device testing in the lab, safety establishment as per standards, and clinical study.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) |
| Number of posts | 01 (One) |
| Duration | Initially one year, extendable up to 3 years / project duration on performance; purely on contract (no right to extension or regularization) |
| Pay | Rs.56,000/- + HRA as admissible |
| Age limit | Maximum 35 years (SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, GoI norms) |
| Last date | 04.10.2026 (online only) |
Essential qualification
- First-class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees; OR Second-class PG with PhD.
- UG background: Mechanical, aerospace, design or industrial-design engineering with PG specialization in thermal, product design, fluid-structure interaction, industrial design or manufacturing.
- Post-qualifying-degree experience only counts; qualifications relaxable for exceptionally outstanding candidates.
How to apply
- Apply online only at the IC&SR careers portal, selecting Advt.194/2026; one application per registered login ID (select all desired positions before submitting); the form cannot be edited after submission.
- Take a printout after submission and produce it at the test with documents for verification (hard copies are NOT to be sent to the Institute).
- Shortlisting for test/interview on application data; eligibility crucial date is the closing date; NOC required for IITM project staff and government employees.
- Technical help: icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in / icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in, 044-2257 8843 (working days 9 AM–5:30 PM).
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Important Links
How to Apply for IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Department of Engineering Design's IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 (Engineering Design) – 1 Post | Apply by 04 Oct 2026 before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Department of Engineering Design recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 4 Oct 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Department of Engineering Design recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Department of Engineering Design notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 4 Oct 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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IIT Madras Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 (Engineering Design) – 1 Post | Apply by 04 Oct 2026 is a government recruitment notification published by Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
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The last date to submit the application for Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 is 04 October 2026.
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Maximum age limit for Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 is 35 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
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