Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier technical institute in Chennai, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Technical Support III under its Department of Medical Sciences and Technology. A single vacancy is on offer for the ICMR-sponsored project on tuberculosis diagnostics and therapeutics. The temporary research role involves bioassays, biomolecular work and DNA extraction, suiting candidates from biotechnology and allied fields.
IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 - Project Technical Support III Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026ICSR/PR/Advt. 203/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
12 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Temporary
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About IIT Madras Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement No.
- ICSR/PR/Advt. 203/2026
- Post Name
- Project Technical Support III
- 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 is stated)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3 years of relevant experience after the minimum qualifying degree
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 36,400/- per month (including HRA)
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Technical Support III
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Support III | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Technical Support III - Qualification and Experience
Three years graduate in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / related domains, with 3 years' experience, or PG degree. OR For Engineering / IT / CS - First Class Four Years Graduate Degree, with 3 Years Experience.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Support III - Qualification and Experience | Three years graduate in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / related domains, with 3 years' experience, or PG degree. OR For Engineering / IT / CS - First Class Four Years Graduate Degree, with 3 Years Experience. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the information given in their online applications; the Institute may restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit based on qualifications and relevance of experience.
- 2Test / Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a written test or interview; the Institute decides the mode of screening and testing.
Salary Structure
Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 36,400/- per month (including HRA)
How to Apply
- 1Register and apply online through the IIT Madras IC&SR careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php
- 2Check that the advertisement number Advt. 203/2026 is displayed and select the Project Technical Support-III position
- 3Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 4Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 5Pay the application fee online, if applicable
- 6Review all details and submit the application before the closing date
- 7Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it for the test, document verification or interview
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printout of the submitted online application form
•Photograph
•Signature
•Certificates
Important Details
- The post is purely on a contract basis and completion of the contract period will not confer any right to further extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute.
- Candidates already working in a project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification, test or interview; candidates without an NOC will not be permitted to appear.
- The experience requirement is relaxable at the discretion of the Institute for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for online submission of the application.
- Candidates must be citizens of India; persons who migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India and subjects of Nepal are also eligible but need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
Job Description
- Benchwork for bioassays and biomolecular interactions
- Purification and characterization of biomolecules for assay quantification
- Automated DNA extraction for NAATs
- Data entry and associated project-related activities
- Experience in biomolecules and biomedical technologies
Project Details
Project Technical Support-III 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.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 044-2257 8843
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Project Technical Support III post permanent?
No. The position is purely on a contract basis, and completing the contract period does not give any right to extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute.
Do I have to send a hard copy of the application to IIT Madras?
No. The hard copy is not to be sent to the Institute, but you must keep a printout of the submitted application form and produce it when called for the test, document verification or interview.
Can I apply for more than one post under this advertisement?
Yes, but a separate application has to be filled for each post, and the system accepts only a single application per registered login ID (email) for an advertisement.
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