Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier technical institute in Chennai, has invited applications for the temporary post of Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical) under its Department of Medical Sciences and Technology. There is a single vacancy, offered on a contract basis for an ICMR-sponsored project on tuberculosis diagnostics and therapeutics. The role involves acting as a scientist-cum-research manager, coordinating research activities and managing project deliverables.
IIT Madras Project Research Scientist III Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026ICSR/PR/Advt. 200/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
12 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About IIT Madras Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement No.
- ICSR/PR/Advt. 200/2026
- Post Name
- Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical)
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 5 years of experience; relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be considered
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 78,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 1,01,400/- per month (including HRA)
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable annually for another 4 years based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical) - Qualification and Experience
First-class PG degree (including integrated PG) with 5 years of experience, or PhD. OR Second-class PG degree (including integrated PG), with PhD and 5 years of experience. Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be taken into consideration.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical) - Qualification and Experience | First-class PG degree (including integrated PG) with 5 years of experience, or PhD. OR Second-class PG degree (including integrated PG), with PhD and 5 years of experience. Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be taken into consideration. |
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years
Selection Process
- 1Screening
Applications are screened and candidates shortlisted on the basis of the information given in the online application.
- 2Test
Shortlisted candidates are called for a written or skill test; the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called.
- 3Interview
Candidates who clear the test are interviewed; the printout of the application is required at document verification, test or interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 78,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 1,01,400/- per month (including HRA)
How to Apply
- 1Register on the IIT Madras IC&SR careers portal and open the advertisement numbered Advt.200/2026
- 2Fill in the online application with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Select any other positions you wish to apply for before submitting, as the system accepts only one application per login ID
- 5Submit the application online and take a printout to produce at the test or interview
Important Details
- The post is purely on contract basis and completion of the contract period will not confer any right for further extension, regularisation or permanency at the Institute.
- Candidates already working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel, otherwise they will have to produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification, test or interview; candidates without an NOC will not be permitted to appear.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for submission of the online application.
- The Institute may relax the minimum qualification or experience for exceptionally outstanding candidates, and the experience requirement is relaxable at its discretion for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Project
Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical) is for the ICMR-sponsored project titled "ICMR Centre for Advanced Research - ICMR-NIRT CCR for Tuberculosis Diagnostics & Therapeutics". Co-ordinator: Prof. Narayanan Madaboosi Srinivasan, Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Madras.
Job Description
- Scientist-cum-research manager for the organisation and coordination of research activities and project management
- Ensuring that project objectives, timelines and experimental workflows are systematically managed
- Coordinate the activities of project fellows, ensuring generation of reliable and reproducible research outcomes
- Compilation of project reports and other project deliverables for their timely completion and submission
- Development of engineering modules for integration of optical readout units with nucleic acid bioassays
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in operations management in R&D units, start-ups, incubators or accelerators, core facility, etc., towards planned CCR operations
- Knowledge and experience in integration of opto-mechanical readout platforms
Contact
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Phone: 044-2257 8843
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this advertisement?
The system accepts only one application per registered login ID for an advertisement, so a candidate who wishes to apply for more than one position must select all the positions before submitting the application. A separate application has to be filled for each post.
Does a hard copy of the application have to be sent to IIT Madras?
No. The hard copy of the application is not to be sent to the Institute, but a printout of the submitted form must be produced when called for the test, document verification or interview.
Who is the coordinator for this project post?
Prof. Narayanan Madaboosi Srinivasan of the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Madras, is the coordinator for the post.
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