System Administrator, Project Engineer & Officers Recruitment at IIT Madras 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 29
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹45,000 - ₹250,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Applied Physics with relevant experience.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), through its Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), has announced a major recruitment drive for various temporary technical and leadership positions at the Silicon Photonics CoE-CPPICS. The recruitment covers 29 vacancies across roles including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Project Scientist, and various Project Engineers. Candidates with backgrounds in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics and relevant industry or R&D experience are invited to apply for these high-impact research and development roles. This is a prestigious opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge silicon photonics initiatives at one of India's premier technical institutions.
- Application Deadline: June 03, 2026, via the official IC&SR recruitment portal.
- Employment Type: Purely on a contract basis, initially for one year and extendable up to five years.
- Total Vacancies: 29 posts distributed across technical, engineering, and executive leadership roles.
- Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Test or Interview based on their online application data.
- Annual Increment: All positions are eligible for a 5% consolidated salary increment every year.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated salary ranges from ₹45,000 to ₹2,50,000 per month depending on the post, with a 5% annual increment.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Application Written Test / Skill Test Interview
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification for fee details
Reservation
Experience relaxation is applicable for SC/ST candidates at the discretion of the Institute.
The Institute strives for a workforce reflecting gender balance; women candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IIT Madras IC&SR careers page.
- Register with a valid email ID and login to the portal.
- Select the relevant advertisement number for the desired post.
- Fill in the correct personal, educational, and experience details.
- Submit the online application before the deadline of 03.06.2026.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
- Do not send hard copies of the application to the Institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, all positions are purely on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, extendable up to five years based on performance.
Yes, but a separate application must be filled for each post. The system accepts multiple positions under a single registered login ID.
Candidates are shortlisted for a Test or Interview based on the information provided in their online applications regarding qualifications and experience.