Indian Institute of Technology Madras — Mechanical Engineering
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has issued an official recruitment notification for Project Associate-I, announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in Tamil Nadu. The online application window opens on 08 July 2026 and closes on 28 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold 4-year Bachelor's degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences, M.Sc./M.Ag., B.E./B.Tech., or MBBS. and be within the prescribed age limit of Not specified, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of ₹37,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 + HRA. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting followed by a test or interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 08 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
28 Jul 2026
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| Post Name | Project Associate-I |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | 4-year Bachelor's degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences, M.Sc./M.Ag., B.E./B.Tech., or MBBS. |
| Age Limit | Not specified |
| Salary | ₹37,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 + HRA |
| Application Fee | Not applicable |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by a test or interview. |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 28 Jul 2026)
The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has issued a formal notification (Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.129/2026) for the recruitment of one Project Associate-I. This contractual position is funded by the ANRF PM ECRG Grant for a project involving the theoretical and experimental study of droplet impact dynamics.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Project Associate-I |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Total Vacancy | 01 |
| Project Duration | Initially 1 year (Extendable) |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Candidates must possess a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences, a Master's degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates who have cleared national-level exams such as CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.
The monthly compensation is structured based on qualification benchmarks:
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official IC&SR portal. Follow these steps to complete the process:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2026-07-08 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2026-07-28 |
No, this is a purely contractual role under the ANRF PM ECRG Grant. There is no claim for permanent absorption into the institute.
The project offers an opportunity for potential upgradation to Project Associate-II after two years and conversion to a full-time PhD program after three years, based on performance.
The role involves advanced experimental studies on complex fluid dynamics, rheological theory development, and publishing findings in Q1 journals.
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