Contractual / Regular

IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Simulation Engineer Post

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Sep. 10, 2026
Simulation Engineer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹45,000 – ₹75,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Madras IC&SR Project Norms

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 9, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 9, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window9 – 23 Sep 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 or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline, accompanied by 2 to 5 years of industrial experience in finite element analysis and multiphysics simulation using Ansys and COMSOL, with SolidWorks as the primary 3D modeling tool. Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and Python/MATLAB workflow automation are required.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are governed by the contractual project recruitment norms of the Office of IC&SR, IIT Madras. Experience requirements are relaxable for SC/ST candidates at the discretion of the Institute.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission & Scrutiny

OnlineQualifying Only

Shortlisting based on Simulation Portfolio, Industrial Experience & Testimonials

OfflineQualifying Only

Written / Skill Test and/or Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

The selection process consists of online application scrutiny, shortlisting based on candidate qualifications, relevant industrial FEA/CFD simulation experience in Ansys/COMSOL/SolidWorks, followed by a written/skill test and/or personal interview at IIT Madras, Chennai.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Industrial FEA/CFD Simulation ExpertiseHands-on experience in Ansys and COMSOL for steady-state/transient thermal analyses, conjugate heat transfer, radiation, and multiphase systems
3D CAD Modeling & AutomationProficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling, thermal boundary condition formulation, and analysis automation using Python or MATLAB
Core Engineering FundamentalsSound theoretical grounding in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods
Technical Interview / PresentationProblem-solving capability, simulation workflow architecture, and defense of previous industrial project deliverables

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 Simulation Engineer operates within an advanced multidisciplinary engineering and physics research setting at IIT Madras, coordinated by Prof. Sathyan Subbiah (Department of Mechanical Engineering Design / Department of Physics). The role centers on high-fidelity thermal simulations, conjugate heat transfer modeling, and multiphase thermal-fluid network design. Work involves tight collaboration with experimentalists, fabrication technicians, and materials synthesis teams, requiring strong independent ownership of simulation pipelines from problem definition to hardware testing validation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is stationed on-campus at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The initial contractual tenure is for one year, extendable on an annual basis contingent upon performance review and research project requirements under IC&SR regulations.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As this is a sponsored project appointment under the Office of IC&SR, standard institute faculty or permanent non-teaching cadre promotion ladders do not apply. Career progression occurs through annual consolidated salary enhancements, extension of appointment, or transitions into senior project officer/scientist roles across funded research initiatives.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications must strictly be submitted online via the IC&SR portal on or before 23 September 2026; physical submissions or emailed resumes will not be accepted.
  • Applicants already engaged on any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channels and submit an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification/interview.
  • Mere fulfillment of the minimum degree criteria (B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech) does not ensure shortlisting; the selection committee applies stringent screening based on 2–5 years of demonstrable industrial simulation experience in Ansys, COMSOL, and SolidWorks.
  • Multiple applications submitted by a single applicant using different credentials for the same post will result in immediate disqualification.

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 Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration ranging from ₹45,000/- to ₹75,000/- per month, determined on the basis of educational background and industrial simulation expertise.

Consolidated monthly pay ranging between ₹45,000/- and ₹75,000/- per month, commensurate with candidate qualifications, relevant simulation experience, and 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 recruitment portal of the Office of IC&SR, IIT Madras at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
  2. Locate the notification under Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.178/2026 for the post of Simulation Engineer (Department of Physics / Mechanical Engineering Design).
  3. Register or log in using an active, valid email ID and password.
  4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and industrial simulation experience (Ansys, COMSOL, SolidWorks, Python/MATLAB), and upload requisite certificates and testimonials.
  5. Review the details and submit the online application form on or before 23 September 2026. Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for verification when called for test/interview (hard copy should NOT be posted to the institute).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is required for this contractual project recruitment).

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 a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline, with 2 to 5 years of industrial experience in Ansys and COMSOL using SolidWorks.

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