Contractual / Regular

IIT Madras Tech Support III Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Project Technical Support III
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
INR 28,000/Month + 30% HRA
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

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Starts

Oct 23, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 6 Nov 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Three-year Graduate degree in relevant subject / field + 3 years’ post-qualification experience; OR
  • Postgraduate (PG) degree in relevant subject / field; OR
  • Four-year Graduate degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Engineering / IT / Computer Science.

Job Role: Supporting development, mechanical assembly, PCB fabrication, circuit design, and prototype integration of diagnostic biosensor devices for an ICMR-funded tuberculosis detection project.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is up to 35 years as on the application deadline (06.11.2026). Standard relaxation in experience and age is applicable 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.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Technical / Skill Test or Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of academic qualifications, relevant experience in PCB design/embedded hardware/mechanical prototyping, and portfolio strength. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a skill/technical test or personal interview conducted by IIT Madras.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Qualifying Degree & Technical BackgroundEligibility Benchmark4-year B.Tech in Engineering/IT/CS or 3-year Graduate degree with 3 years experience or PG in relevant subject.
Hardware Prototyping & PCB DesignCore Technical FilterHands-on experience in PCB fabrication, soldering, wiring, circuit assembly, and electronic component integration.
CAD & Mechanical PrototypingDevice IntegrationExperience in mechanical assembly, enclosures, fixtures, CAD tools, and rapid prototyping of diagnostic device modules.
Microcontroller & Sensor InterfacingInstrument IntegrationFamiliarity with microcontrollers, sensors, LEDs, photodetectors, testing, validation, and debugging.
Technical Interview / Skill AssessmentSelection AssessmentEvaluation of device engineering problem-solving, documentation discipline, and practical hardware troubleshooting.

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 Technical Support III operates at the Biosensors Laboratory within the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, IIT Madras, coordinated by Prof. Raghavendra Sai V V. The role is centered on translational diagnostic device engineering under an ICMR-funded initiative combating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis using multiplex point-of-care nucleic acid biosensors. The appointee leads mechanical enclosure fabrication, PCB layout assembly, microcontroller interfacing, optical/fluorescent component integration, and device validation for clinical deployment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Department of Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering, IIT Madras main campus in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The initial appointment is for one year, extendable on an annual basis subject to project continuation and performance.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The post is purely contractual for sponsored research execution and carries no claim for regularization or absorption at IIT Madras. However, leading prototype engineering at a premier national research institute (IIT Madras) on an ICMR healthcare mission offers significant exposure for subsequent Senior Project Officer / Scientist roles and high-tech biomedical hardware startups.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Contractual Nature: The engagement is purely on contract for the duration of the ICMR project; completion of the contract confers no right for absorption or permanency at IIT Madras.
  • Application Integrity: Candidates must submit only one application using a single registered email ID; submitting duplicate applications will lead to rejection.
  • Paperless Application: Do not dispatch physical application copies by post to IIT Madras. Candidates only need to retain a downloaded printout for verification when called for test/interview.

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

  • Total1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay of INR 28,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (Total monthly emoluments: INR 36,400/- per month).

INR 28,000 per month + 30% HRA (INR 8,400/- pm), totaling INR 36,400/- per month. Appointment is purely temporary on contract basis, 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 recruitment portal of the Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
  2. Locate Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.215/2026 and log in with your registered email ID.
  3. Select the position Project Technical Support III and fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and technical experience details.
  4. Review all entered data before final submission, as the application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted. Do not submit multiple applications for the same post.
  5. Submit the application online on or before 06.11.2026. Download and preserve a printout of the submitted form to present during document verification/interview (do not send physical hard copies by post to IIT Madras).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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 have a 4-year B.E./B.Tech degree in Engineering/IT/Computer Science, OR a 3-year Graduate degree with 3 years of post-qualification experience, OR a Post Graduate (PG/M.Sc/M.Tech) degree in a relevant subject/field.

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