IIT Madras Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Post

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 32 years.
• Age relaxation may be provided at the discretion of the Institute for SC/ST candidates.

Educational Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Fibre Optics Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A valid GATE score is mandatory.

Desirable Experience

• Hands-on experience in fibre-optic sensing and/or optical magnetometer principles.
• Proficiency in fiber, simulation, and testing of fiber or photonic components for sensor systems.
• Experience with optical simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ZEMAX).
• Exposure to signal conditioning, data acquisition, and noise characterization.
• Industrial experience is preferable.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 April 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 19 May 2026
• Updated: May 4, 2026

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this recruitment.

How to Apply

• Apply online on or before 19-05-2026.
• Use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, visit the official IIT Madras website to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online if applicable (in this case, no fee).
• Review all details before submitting and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting
• Test/Interview
• Document Verification

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/admin/download_announcement.php?file=announce_1777444845.pdf
• Official Website: https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/