Laboratory Assistant Recruitment at IIT Madras ICSR 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹20,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 10th Pass/Fail or Diploma, with a preference for DMLT or B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible, though candidates with MLT backgrounds and clinical sample handling experience are preferred.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is recruiting for one Laboratory Assistant position within the Department of Biotechnology for the year 2026. This role offers a consolidated monthly pay of ₹20,000 and is open to candidates with a Diploma or Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Selected candidates will handle clinical sample logistics and laboratory processing, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to high-level research at a premier national institute. The position is initially for six months with possibilities for extension based on project requirements.
- The maximum age limit is 28 years for unreserved candidates and 30 years for SC/ST categories.
- Candidates must possess a two-wheeler as the role involves frequent travel for clinical sample collection.
- Employment is strictly on a contract basis for an initial duration of six months.
- Proficiency in both Tamil and English is highly preferred for effective coordination with collaborators.
- The selection process involves shortlisting followed by a potential written test, skill test, or interview.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹20,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications Written Examination Skill Test Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST: Age relaxation up to 30 years Unreserved: Maximum age limit 28 years Women candidates are encouraged to apply to reflect gender balance
How to Apply
- Visit the official ICSR IIT Madras recruitment website.
- Register using a valid email ID to create your login credentials.
- Select Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.99/2026 from the current openings list.
- Fill out the online application form with all required personal and academic details.
- Upload necessary documents as prompted by the system.
- Submit the application online before the deadline of 17 June 2026.
- Print the submitted application form for use during the interview or document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Laboratory Assistant position offers a consolidated pay of ₹20,000 per month.
Candidates should have passed 10th standard or hold a Diploma; however, preference is given to those with a DMLT or B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
The maximum age limit is 28 years for unreserved candidates and 30 years for SC/ST candidates.