Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research
Contractual / Regular

IIT Madras Junior Executive Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 6, 2026
Junior Executive – HR

Required Qualification

Graduate267
MBA53
BBA3
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 18,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 28 Years (30 Years for SC/ST)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu37Chennai21

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in BBA, BMS, MBA, MA, MHRM, or any recognized undergraduate degree. An HR-related certification will be an added advantage. Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, email drafting abilities, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 28 years for General candidates and 30 years for reserved category (SC & ST) candidates as on the application deadline (15.10.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Online Applications

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Test / Skill Test / Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit, qualifications, and relevant experience higher than the prescribed minimum. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Written / Skill Test (MS Office & HR coordination) and/or Personal Interview. All communication will be conducted exclusively via email. Calling for test/interview conveys no assurance of final selection.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Junior Executive – HR operates within the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) at IIT Madras, Chennai. Day-to-day duties involve coordinating HR operations, recruitment coordination, candidate screening, interview scheduling, employee onboarding, attendance and leave management, and maintaining HR databases across diverse faculty departments and sponsored research projects.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The post is purely contractual, initially for a period of one year, extendable based on annual performance and requirement. Located at the IIT Madras campus in Chennai. Completion of the contract period does not confer any right to extension, regularization, or permanency.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual project staff roles at IC&SR do not feature standard civil service promotion ladders. However, the tenure provides prestigious exposure to premier institutional administration, faculty management, and statutory HR operations, serving as a strong stepping stone for higher administrative or corporate HR roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online application deadline is strictly 15.10.2026; late submissions are not possible.
  • Applications cannot be edited or reverted once submitted; verify all entries before final submission.
  • Do NOT apply twice for the same post; duplicate applications will result in rejection.
  • Hard copies of the application should NOT be sent to the Institute; maintain the printout for the test/interview.
  • Applicants currently working on any project at IIT Madras must submit a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of verification/test.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated pay of Rs. 18,000/- per month.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 18,000/- per month. Purely contractual position initially for one year, extendable based on performance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official IIT Madras IC&SR recruitment portal at https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
  2. Locate Advertisement No. Advt.206/2026 displayed under current openings.
  3. Register and log in using a valid and active email address and mobile number.
  4. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details, and upload required documents.
  5. Review all entered details carefully before final submission, as applications cannot be edited or reverted once submitted.
  6. Submit the application online on or before 15.10.2026 and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference during document verification/interview. Do NOT send hard copies by post.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to submit the online application.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must hold BBA, BMS, MBA, MA, MHRM, or any recognized undergraduate degree. An HR-related certification is considered an added advantage.

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