Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier technical institute in Chennai, has announced recruitment for Project Scientist I (Non-Medical) posts on a temporary contract basis. There are two positions in total, offered under the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology for an ICMR-sponsored project on tuberculosis diagnostics and therapeutics. The role involves sample collection, biorepository work and benchwork for nucleic acid testing development, linking ICMR-NIRT and IIT Madras for sample logistics.
IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 - Project Scientist I Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026ICSR/PR/Advt.202/2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
12 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About IIT Madras Project Scientist I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement No.
- ICSR/PR/Advt.202/2026
- Post Name
- Project Scientist I (Non-Medical)
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates must be citizens of India; no domicile or state-wise restriction stated)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 56,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 72,800/- per month (including HRA)
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, later extendable based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Scientist I (Non-Medical)
2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist I (Non-Medical) | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Project Scientist I (Non-Medical)
First-class PG degree (including integrated PG), or PhD. OR Second-class PG degree (including integrated PG), with PhD. Experience in handling of bio-fluids and sample preparation will be given preference. Knowledge and experience in biorepository and sample validation.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist I (Non-Medical) | First-class PG degree (including integrated PG), or PhD. OR Second-class PG degree (including integrated PG), with PhD. Experience in handling of bio-fluids and sample preparation will be given preference. Knowledge and experience in biorepository and sample validation. |
Age Limit
Up to 35 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are short-listed for the test or interview on the basis of the information given in their online applications.
- 2Test / Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview; the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called.
Salary Structure
Rs. 56,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 72,800/- per month (including HRA)
How to Apply
- 1Register and apply online through the IIT Madras IC&SR careers portal with a valid email ID
- 2Check that advertisement number Advt.202/2026 is displayed and select the Project Scientist-I position
- 3Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 4Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 5Submit the application on or before the closing date
- 6Take a printout of the submitted application to produce at the test or interview
Important Details
- The post is purely on a contract basis and completion of the contract period gives no right to further extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for online application.
- Candidates already working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate at document verification, test or interview; candidates without an NOC will not be allowed to appear.
- A printout of the submitted application must be produced when called for the test and a hard copy is NOT to be sent to the Institute.
- The prescribed qualifications are minimum and relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree alone is counted.
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
- Sample collection, archiving and sample preparation pertaining to all aspects of the study
- Direct link between ICMR-NIRT and IITM for sample logistics and handling
- Benchwork for development and optimisation of isothermal nucleic acid testing based on padlock probing
- Project Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for the ICMR-sponsored project titled ICMR Centre for Advanced Research - ICMR-NIRT CCR for Tuberculosis Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Application Rules
- Separate application has to be filled for each post
- The system accepts a single application per registered login ID (email) for an advertisement, so select all desired positions before submitting
- The application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted
- Applying twice for the same post makes the candidature liable to rejection
- All correspondence is made by the Institute through email only
- The Institute may relax the minimum qualification or experience for exceptionally outstanding candidates
- Experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Institute for SC/ST candidates
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?
Yes. A separate application has to be filled for each post, but the portal accepts only one application per registered login ID for an advertisement, so all the positions must be selected before the application is submitted.
Does the application have to be sent to IIT Madras by post?
No. Only the online application is submitted. A printout of the submitted form must be kept and produced when called for the test or interview, and a hard copy is not to be sent to the Institute.
Is a No-Objection Certificate needed?
Candidates already working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate at document verification, test or interview. Candidates without an NOC will not be permitted to appear.
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