Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Contractual / Regular

IITM Postdoctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Postdoctoral Researcher

Required Qualification

Postgraduate250
M.Sc120
M.Tech100
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹90,000 to ₹1,30,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not Specified in Notification
Job Location
Tamil Nadu37Chennai21

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 5, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window5 – 19 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialization in turbomachinery, rotordynamics, or allied fields (candidates who have submitted thesis may apply). Exceptional MS/M.Tech degree holders with minimum 3 years of relevant turbomachinery design experience in industry or national labs will be considered at Senior Project Engineer level. Strong proficiency in Python and CFD/FEA packages required.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is mentioned in the official advertisement. Candidates meeting the doctoral qualification and technical expertise criteria are eligible to apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Research Portfolio Screening

Offline / EvaluationQualifying Only

Technical Presentation & Personal Interview

Offline / HybridMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted through a two-stage evaluation: (1) Initial shortlisting based on doctoral thesis quality, relevance of turbomachinery design/rotordynamics experience, software capabilities (Python, CFD, FEA), and evidence of hands-on experimental or hardware demonstration; (2) Technical presentation and in-depth personal interview before an expert selection committee. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via registered email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Doctoral Research DepthPhD thesis in turbomachinery, rotordynamics, or closely related field; publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Aerodynamic Design, CFD & Rotordynamics MasteryDemonstrated expertise in mean-line analysis, 3D blade design, real-gas models, high-speed rotor dynamics, bearings, and Python/FEA tools
Hardware Testing & Experimental PrototypingTrack record of building rigs, balancing/spin testing, data acquisition, and translating simulations into operational machines
Technical Leadership & Interview PerformanceAbility to lead engineering teams, mentor students, formulate funding proposals, and articulate research vision during personal interview

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Postdoctoral Researcher at IIT Madras joins the Energy & Emissions Research Group (EnERG) within the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, led by Prof. Satyanarayanan Seshadri. The project involves cutting-edge translational research designing oil-free, high-speed turbomachines (centrifugal compressors and radial inflow turbines in the 20 to 75 kW class running at 35,000 to 90,000 rpm) for industrial decarbonisation and waste-heat recovery. The role is hands-on and hardware-focused: the researcher leads a team of project engineers and research students from mean-line design to testing physical hardware in test loops at the IIT Madras campus, Chennai.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely on a contractual research project basis, initially for a period of one year (12 months), extendable based on project performance and deliverables. The posting is stationed at the IIT Madras campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a sponsored research postdoctoral position under IC&SR, there is no automatic absorption into the permanent faculty cadre of IIT Madras. However, candidates receive a competitive consolidated salary of ₹90,000 to ₹1,30,000 per month (up to 1.3 LPM plus project performance incentives), support for national fellowships and faculty-track schemes, and direct exposure to industrial partners and clean-tech startups.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The online application deadline is October 19, 2026; applications must be submitted online through https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php under Advt. No. 204/2026.
  • Candidates should not apply twice for the same post; duplicate applications will result in rejection.
  • Candidates currently employed in any project at IIT Madras or other organizations must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
  • The position is purely on contract basis and confers no right whatsoever for regular appointment or absorption at IIT Madras.
  • Hard copies of the online application form should NOT be sent to the Institute; applicants must retain a printed copy to produce during the interview/verification process.

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

  • UR / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay of ₹90,000/- to ₹1,30,000/- per month commensurate with qualifications, experience, and project responsibilities.

Monthly consolidated salary ranging between ₹90,000/- and ₹1,30,000/- (up to 1.3 LPM) with additional incentives based on project funding and deliverables.

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 icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
  2. Locate Advertisement No. Advt. 204/2026 and register using a valid email address.
  3. Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, doctoral thesis, and research experience details.
  4. Upload required documents, research summaries, publication proofs, and contact details of academic/industry referees.
  5. Submit the online application on or before 19.10.2026. Hard copies should NOT be sent to the Institute.
  6. Download and retain a printout of the submitted application form to produce during the interview/verification process.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for this online application.

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Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a thesis in turbomachinery, rotordynamics, or a closely related field (candidates who have submitted their thesis may also apply). Exceptional MS/M.Tech graduates with at least 3 years of turbomachinery design experience will be considered at the Senior Project Engineer level.

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