Project Associate – IIT Madras
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 - ₹55,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 4-Year Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, or a Bachelor's in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Applied Chemistry. A Master's degree (M.Sc. or M.Tech) is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — up to 1 year of post-graduation work experience is desirable, particularly in project management or organizing stakeholder consultations.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is recruiting for 1 Project Associate position within the Department of Chemical Engineering for a project based in New Delhi. This contractual role offers a competitive monthly salary ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 for candidates holding a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change on high-impact environmental projects. Successful applicants will gain significant experience in project management and stakeholder consultation within a prestigious academic and governmental framework.
- The initial appointment is for a duration of one year, with the possibility of extension based on individual performance.
- The place of posting for this specific role is at the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change in New Delhi.
- Candidates must submit their applications through the official IC&SR IIT Madras recruitment portal by the deadline of June 1, 2026.
- Selection will be based on shortlisting followed by a Test or Interview conducted by the Institute's competent authority.
- Applicants currently working on other IIT Madras projects must apply through the proper channel with a No-Objection Certificate.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 per month depending on qualifications and experience.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Written Test / Skill Test / Interview
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
As per IIT Madras and Government of India norms, relaxation in experience and selection criteria is applicable for SC/ST candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IC&SR IIT Madras careers portal at https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php Locate the advertisement number Advt.91/2026.
- Register with a valid email ID if you are a new user.
- Fill out the online application form with correct personal and educational details.
- Upload necessary documents as specified in the portal.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 01.06.2026.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference during the selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Project Associate position offers a consolidated monthly pay ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹55,000.
Candidates need a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, or a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Applied Chemistry.
Although recruited by IIT Madras, the actual place of posting is the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change in New Delhi.