System Administrator Recruitment at IIT Madras ICSR 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹75,000 - ₹95,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, ECE, or Computer Applications with minimum 3 years of R&D lab experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in an R&D lab environment with proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and scripting.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), through its Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR), is inviting applications for the temporary post of System Administrator at the Silicon Photonics CoE-CPPICS. This recruitment drive seeks a qualified professional to manage high-performance computing nodes, servers, and network security for a period of one year, extendable up to five years. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related engineering fields and at least 3 years of R&D lab experience are encouraged to apply for this prestigious technical role. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research infrastructure at one of India's premier technical institutes.
- The position is strictly on a contract basis for an initial duration of one year, extendable based on performance.
- Online applications must be submitted through the official ICSR portal by the deadline of June 3, 2026.
- Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly salary ranging from ₹75,000 to ₹95,000 with a 5% annual increment.
- Applicants must be Indian citizens or eligible subjects of Nepal with valid certification.
- Shortlisting for the post will be based on qualifications and experience, followed by a Test or Interview.
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Additional Salary Information
Rs. 75,000/- to Rs. 95,000/- per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience) with a 5% increment every year.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience Written Test Skill Test Interview
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Experience relaxation is applicable for SC/ST candidates at the discretion of the Institute.
The Institute strives for gender balance and encourages women candidates to apply.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IIT Madras ICSR careers portal.
- Locate Advertisement Number Advt.90/2026.
- Register with a valid email ID if you are a new user.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and professional details.
- Upload required documents and testimonials as specified.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 03.06.2026.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference during the selection process.
- Do not send hard copies of the application to the Institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is a temporary post on a purely contract basis for the Silicon Photonics project, initially for one year and extendable up to five years.
The Institute will shortlist candidates based on their online application data, followed by a written test, skill test, or interview.
Yes, but you must apply through the proper channel and provide a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the test or interview.