IIT Madras Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

No specific age limit is mentioned. Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates is applicable as per government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Postgraduate Path

• Postgraduate degree in a professional course (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, IoT) with a national-level exam score (preferably GATE) and 2 years of circuit-related research experience, specifically FPGA software and hardware integration.

PhD Path

• PhD in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, IoT with strong hands-on experience in electronic circuits, including FPGA software and hardware integration.

Important Dates

• Last date for submission of online application: 19-03-2026

Application Fee

Nil for all categories (General/OBC, SC/ST).

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online on or before the last date.
• Use the Apply Online link in the Important Links section or visit the official IIT Madras careers page.
• Complete the application with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online if applicable and review all details before final submission.
• Keep a printout or saved copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Selection Process

• Test/Interview
• Document Verification

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: link to download the notification
• Apply Online: online application portal
• Official Website: IIT Madras