- IIT Madras has announced a recruitment drive for 1 Patent Agent position in 2026.
- The role is contract-based with a salary of ₹25,000 per month or higher, depending on experience.
- Candidates must have expertise in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry for patentability searches.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Master's Degree
Patent Agent
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Pincode: 600036)
Apply Deadline
26 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹25,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 0 to 5 years in patentability searches related to Chemistry/Organic Chemistry |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is applicable for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Registered Indian Patent Agent.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry with strong domain expertise.
- 0 to 5 years of experience in conducting patentability searches related to Chemistry or Organic Chemistry inventions.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry with strong domain expertise.
- 0 to 5 years of experience in conducting patentability searches related to Chemistry or Organic Chemistry inventions.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility criteria.
- Test or interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification for selected candidates.
- Test or interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification for selected candidates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copy of Registered Indian Patent Agent certificate.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate in Chemistry.
- Experience certificates in patentability searches.
- Passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate in Chemistry.
- Experience certificates in patentability searches.
- Passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is applicable for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the IIT Madras Patent Agent Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting online applications for the Patent Agent post at IIT Madras is 26 August 2026.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Patent Agent post at IIT Madras?
There is a total of 1 vacancy announced for the Patent Agent position in the IIT Madras recruitment drive.
Q.
What is the application mode for the IIT Madras Patent Agent recruitment?
The application mode for the IIT Madras Patent Agent recruitment is entirely online.
Q.
What is the salary for the Patent Agent position at IIT Madras?
The salary for the Patent Agent post at IIT Madras is ₹25,000 per month upwards, depending on the candidate's experience.
Q.
Where is the job location for the Patent Agent post at IIT Madras?
The job location for the Patent Agent position at IIT Madras is Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Pincode: 600036).