Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment – IIT Madras (ICSR)
Organization Details
| Organization Name (English) | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
|---|---|
| Organization Name (Hindi) | भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान मद्रास |
| Department | Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras |
| Advertisement Number | ICSR/PR/Advt. 98/2026 |
| Date of Advertisement | 02/06/2026 |
Job Details
| Designation (English) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|---|---|
| Designation (Hindi) | जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (JRF) |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 |
| Project Type | ISRO-sponsored research project (Flow boiling in microchannel evaporators) |
| Job Nature | Purely Contract / Temporary Basis |
The selected candidate will work as a Junior Research Fellow in an ISRO-sponsored project focusing on experimental research in flow boiling in microchannel evaporators. The candidate will work alongside a Ph.D. scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.
Candidates performing well may be allowed to apply for M.S/PhD programs after 6 months with funding support.
Research reference: https://home.iitm.ac.in/mt2rl/flow-boiling/
Job Location
- City: Chennai
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 600036
- Institute Address: IIT Madras, Chennai Campus
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 02/06/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 16/06/2026
- Expected Joining Time: End of July 2026
Salary / Pay Details
Pay: Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E / B.Tech or M.E / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Must have a valid GATE score
- Higher qualifications alone do not guarantee eligibility
- Relevant experience after qualifying degree will be considered
Age Limit
Age limit is not explicitly mentioned in the official notification.
Application Process
- Apply online only through IIT Madras IC&SR portal.
- Website: https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php
- Select Advertisement No. Advt. 98/2026
- Separate application required for each post.
- Printout of application must be kept for document verification.
- No hard copy submission required initially.
- Email will be used for all communication.
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications
- Written Test / Skill Test (if applicable)
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Reservation & Relaxation
- Not explicitly specified in notification
- SC/ST relaxation in experience may be applicable as per institute rules
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply
General Instructions
- All positions are purely contract basis
- No claim for permanent employment
- Applications cannot be edited after submission
- Multiple applications for same post may lead to rejection
- Institute may reject any application without reason
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No correspondence regarding selection results will be entertained
- False information leads to cancellation of candidature
- Institute reserves right to cancel or modify selection process
- Eligibility will be verified at any stage
- Canvassing leads to disqualification
Contact Information
Email:
- icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in
- icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in
Phone: 044 - 2257 8843
Timing: Monday to Friday (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Note: Only technical issues will be addressed
Official Links
- Official Website: Visit Current Openings
- Official Notification: Download PDF Notification
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