Iitm Project Positions Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iitm for the post of Project Positions. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Essential Educational Qualification
MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. CBT Paper-1 (General & Technical), 2. CBT Paper-2 (Core Engineering Discipline), 3. Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| S May Be In Sections Such As Academics | 1 | s are as per Governm | 2026-09-30 |
| Er Important Date Coap Round | 1 | Rs. 300 | 2025-04-01 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-08-03 |
| Non Teaching Positions | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official IIT Madras ICSR recruitment portal, click on the registration link, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing your active email, mobile number, and basic personal details.
Log in with your credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the project number, position code, academic qualifications, and relevant research or industry experience.
Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, essential educational certificates, experience letters, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF or JPEG formats as specified.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online using Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit cards, ensuring you save the transaction receipt; note that women and SC/ST candidates are exempted.
Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for shortlisting status updates and subsequent interview call letter downloads.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Iitm Project Positions Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Shortlisting & Written Screening Test | 100 Marks, 120 Minutes | General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Basic Mathematics, Technical English, and fundamental concepts of the relevant engineering or science discipline. |
| Stage 2: Technical Domain Interview | 100 Marks, 45 Minutes | Project-specific domain knowledge, programming languages (Python/C++), laboratory techniques, research methodology, data analysis, and previous project or thesis work discussion. |
| Stage 3: Document Verification | Qualifying, No Marks | Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, caste/category certificates, NOC from current employer, and identity proofs. |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List & Medical Fitness | Cumulative Performance, Final Selection | Evaluation of cumulative performance in the written test and interview, followed by a basic medical fitness declaration from a registered medical practitioner. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
IIT Madras Project Positions (such as Project Officer or Senior Project Associate) are typically aligned with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 7 or equivalent consolidated slabs. The entry basic pay for this level is Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (amounting to Rs. 23,797), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities like Chennai at 30% of basic pay (Rs. 13,470), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 87,675. For consolidated fellowship positions, HRA is paid at 24% to 30% without separate DA/TA. After statutory deductions including Employee Provident Fund (EPF) or NPS (10% of Basic + DA, totaling Rs. 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary ranges between Rs. 78,000 and Rs. 80,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
IIT Madras strictly adheres to the Government of India and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation guidelines for project-based recruitments. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Additionally, women candidates are eligible for application fee exemptions and age relaxations where applicable, promoting gender diversity in sponsored research and technology development projects across various departments.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Iitm Project Positions Recruitment
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Cutoffs are determined by the Principal Investigator (PI) based on academic performance, years of relevant experience, and the number of applications received for the specific project.
No, since written tests are conducted in a single shift for specific project positions, score normalization is not required or applied.
No service bond is required, but selected candidates must sign a contract agreeing to the project's terms, typically requiring a one-month notice period for resignation.
Project positions are purely temporary. However, performance is formally evaluated after an initial period of 3 to 6 months before extending the contract annually.
The syllabus is highly aligned with the essential qualifications and job description mentioned in the specific project advertisement, focusing on practical domain skills.
All selected candidates will be posted at the IIT Madras main campus in Chennai, or at designated field stations/collaborating centers as specified by the project.