Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research
Contractual / Regular

IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Project Associate

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 32,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not Specified / As per Institute Norms
Job Location
Tamil Nadu37Chennai21

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 20 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 B.E. / B.Tech. in AI, AIML, Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), or Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE). Strong proficiency in Python or MATLAB and AI/ML tools is required, along with a solid foundation in Signal Processing concepts (Time Domain, Frequency Domain, and Time-Frequency domain).

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is mentioned in the recruitment advertisement. Eligibility criteria are determined as of the application closing date (20.10.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission

Online (icandsr.iitm.ac.in)Qualifying Only

Academic & Technical Shortlisting

Shortlisting EvaluationQualifying Only

Technical Test / Personal Interview

Online / Offline InterviewMerit Scored

Applications submitted online through the IC&SR IIT Madras portal will be screened based on academic credentials, qualifying B.E./B.Tech. degree, and technical proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and signal processing. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a technical test and/or personal interview conducted by the Department of Electrical Engineering. Final selection and offer of contractual engagement will be based on performance in the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Undergraduate Academic Record & Discipline Match25 MarksB.E. / B.Tech. in AI, AIML, CSE, ECE, or EEE from a recognized University or Institute
Programming & Simulation Competency (Python / MATLAB)25 MarksStrong hands-on proficiency in Python, MATLAB, algorithm simulation, and AI/ML related libraries/tools
Domain Fundamentals (Signal Processing & Wireless / GNSS)25 MarksSolid conceptual understanding of Time Domain, Frequency Domain, Time-Frequency signal analysis, communication algorithms, and GNSS systems
Technical Test / Interview & Industrial Integration Readiness25 MarksGUI development capability, hardware-in-the-loop experimentation, technical report drafting, and readiness to collaborate with industrial partner (BEL)

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.

Project Associates at IIT Madras Department of Electrical Engineering work on sponsored cutting-edge defense and aerospace communications research under Prof. Rahul Meshram in close collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The daily responsibilities include developing, simulating, and validating communication algorithms for GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers, building dedicated Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), implementing hardware-in-the-loop experiments, and preparing technical reports. Associates interface directly with BEL engineers, involving occasional travel to BEL industrial sites for software-hardware integration.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The primary work location is the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (PIN: 600036). The initial contract is for 6 months, extendable based on project performance up to 15 months.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a temporary contractual research appointment carrying a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 32,000/-. While it carries no claim for regularization or permanent institute employment, working on a BEL-sponsored GNSS project at IIT Madras provides strong institutional research credentials, high industry visibility in aerospace/defense communication, and a potential pathway to MS (by Research) or Ph.D. admissions at IIT Madras.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The online application portal closes strictly on 20th October 2026; late submissions are not accepted and no hard copies should be sent by post.
  • Candidates must obtain a printout of the submitted online application, which will be required for verification at the time of the test/interview.
  • Serving project staff at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of test/interview.
  • Ensure that an active email address is registered, as all shortlisting notices and interview communications will be issued exclusively via email.
  • The role entails potential travel to the industrial partner's site (Bharat Electronics Limited - BEL) for software and GUI integration.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay of Rs. 32,000/- per month for the temporary post of Project Associate in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras.

Consolidated pay of Rs. 32,000/- per month. Position is temporary on a contract basis initially for 6 months, extendable based on performance up to 15 months.

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 IC&SR IIT Madras careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
  2. Locate Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.207/2026 for the post of Project Associate in the Department of Electrical Engineering (Co-ordinator: Prof. Rahul Meshram).
  3. Register with a valid and active email address and mobile number.
  4. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and technical details (Python, MATLAB, Signal Processing, AI/ML skills).
  5. Submit the application online on or before 20th October 2026. Obtain a printout of the submitted application form for future reference and document verification/interview (do not send hard copies to the institute).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to be paid for applying online.

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IIT Madras has announced 2 temporary vacancies for the post of Project Associate in the Department of Electrical Engineering under a sponsored GNSS communication project partnered with BEL.

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