Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, a leading technical institute in Telangana, has invited applications for the post of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) under its Centre of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ), a Centre of Excellence set up in collaboration with Coal India Ltd. There is one vacancy on offer. The role involves overseeing the day to day technical and general administration of the centre, acting as its technical manager and serving as Secretary to the Research Council, making it a senior contract position suited to candidates with research and technical services experience in the energy sector.
IIT Hyderabad Chief Technical Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About IIT Hyderabad Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
- Post Name
- Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
- Job Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (The applicant must be a citizen of India; no domicile restriction is stated)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years' post-PhD experience in Research/Scientific/Technical services
- Tenure
- 2 years with the possibility of extension by one more year
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chief Technical Officer (CTO) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
PhD in Engineering from an institute or university ranked within the top 25 in the NIRF Engineering category. Minimum of 2 years' experience after award of PhD degree in Research/Scientific/Technical services. Good written and oral communication.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Technical Officer (CTO) | PhD in Engineering from an institute or university ranked within the top 25 in the NIRF Engineering category. Minimum of 2 years' experience after award of PhD degree in Research/Scientific/Technical services. Good written and oral communication. |
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years as on the last date of application (26-10-2026)
Selection Process
- 1Screening Committee Shortlisting
A duly constituted Screening Committee may adopt its own criteria to shortlist candidates for the interview.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the date and time, and the mode of interview is communicated at least one week in advance.
Salary Structure
Base salary of Rs 90,000 per month + 30% HRA (if applicable). Exceptional candidates may be considered at Rs 1,00,000 base salary.
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the Google Form link given in the advertisement
- 2Fill in personal, educational and contact details in the application form
- 3Upload self-certified documents supporting your qualifications and experience
- 4Review all details and submit the form on or before 26 October 2026
- 5Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Important Details
- The post is under the Centre of Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero (CLEANZ), a Centre of Excellence set up with Coal India Ltd at IIT Hyderabad.
- The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and do not by themselves entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
- Only post-qualification experience, counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed qualification, is considered.
- Incomplete applications or those not accompanied by the required certificates and documents are liable to be rejected.
- Apart from the consolidated salary and the health centre facility, no other benefits apply.
Desirable Qualifications
- Work experience in the energy sector such as coal, petroleum or renewable energy
- Experience in independently overseeing installation and maintenance of equipment
- Experience in preparing technical reports, white papers and presentations
- Minimum two Scopus indexed journal publications
Job Description
- Overall supervision of the CLEANZ-CoE day to day operations for technical and general administration
- Role of technical manager of the CoE
- Secretary to Research Council
CLEANZ CoE Research Areas
- Enhanced Coal Bed Methane / Coal Mine Methane Recovery
- Carbon Capture Technologies, Mineral Beneficiation, REE and Critical Mineral
- Gasification and Syngas Utilization
- Coal Liquefaction and Pyrolysis
- Circular economy and waste management
- AI ML applications
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Development of Novel Carbon Materials
Benefits and Leave
In addition to the emoluments, a health centre facility for self is available as per Institute rules applicable to project staff. Scientific and technical manpower are entitled to leave as per the rules of the host institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which project is the Chief Technical Officer post for?
The post is for the Centre of Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero (CLEANZ), a Centre of Excellence set up with Coal India Ltd at IIT Hyderabad.
How will shortlisted candidates be informed about the interview?
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted by email with the date and time of the interview, and the mode is shared at least one week in advance.
Is prior experience in the energy sector mandatory?
No. Experience in coal, petroleum or renewable energy is listed as desirable, not essential.
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