- Recruitment for 1 temporary position of Project Associate I at IIT Madras.
- Opportunity for candidates with research background in natural sciences, engineering, or medicine.
- Preferred experience in photonics, optical communication systems, or experimental optics.
- Proficiency in MATLAB for simulation, signal processing, and data analysis required.
- Hands-on experience with optical instrumentation including Mode-Locked Lasers (MLL), Optical Spectrum Analyser (OSA), oscilloscopes, Electronic Spectrum Analyser (ESA), and fiber-optic systems.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 B.Pharm
🎓 B.V.Sc.
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Engineering Degree
Project Associate I Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apply Deadline
02 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), B.Pharm (b.pharm), B.V.Sc. (bvsc), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Engineering Degree (engineering-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹30,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Preferred experience in photonics, optical communication systems, or experimental optics within a research and development environment. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences.
- OR BVSc/B.Pharm degree.
- OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Physics/Electronics/Opto-Electronics with minimum 7 CGPA.
- Experience in photonics, optical communication systems, or experimental optics within a research and development environment.
- OR BVSc/B.Pharm degree.
- OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Physics/Electronics/Opto-Electronics with minimum 7 CGPA.
- Experience in photonics, optical communication systems, or experimental optics within a research and development environment.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Screening and testing for shortlisting and final selection of eligible candidates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Not specified in the notification — check the official link for details.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the IIT Madras Project Associate I recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application for the Project Associate I position at IIT Madras is 02 September 2026.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the Project Associate I post?
The required educational qualification is a Bachelor's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/BVSc/B.Pharm or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university or equivalent.
Q.
What is the salary offered for the Project Associate I position?
The salary offered is Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 37,000/- per month, plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA), depending on the selection criteria.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification released by IIT Madras for this recruitment drive.
Q.
What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
The advertisement number for this recruitment is ICSR/PR/Advt.162/2026.