IIT Madras Senior Technician Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 01 Posts

Educational Qualifications

• M.Tech / MS in Mechanical Engineering or any stream related to Materials, or M.Sc in Physics / nano-science streams.

Experience

• Experience in material characterization and handling of related instruments. Desirable experience includes operating and regular maintenance of equipment such as the Precision Automated Scratch Tester in a research laboratory or industry R&D setup.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 29 December 2025
• Last date for submission of online application: 12 January 2026

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify any application fee details.

General Instructions

1. All positions are on a purely contract basis.
2. Contract completion does not guarantee further extension, regularization, or permanency.
3. Apply online only through the official IITM careers portal; ensure you submit the relevant advertisement number (Advt.210/2025).
4. A separate application is required for each post.
5. Only one registered login ID is allowed per advertisement; if applying for multiple positions, select them before submission.
6. Applications cannot be edited after submission.
7. Do not submit multiple applications for the same post; multiple applications may lead to rejection.
8. Follow the prescribed online submission procedure.
9. Provide a valid email address as all communications will be via email.
10. Eligibility criteria must be fulfilled; provisional eligibility is subject to verification.
11. After online submission, print and bring the application during document verification/test/interview; no hard copy submission is required.
12. Indian citizenship is required; specific exceptions may apply with appropriate certificates.
13. Minimum qualifications are the baseline; higher qualifications do not guarantee interview calls.
14. Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will be considered; exceptional candidates may receive relaxation.
15. The Institute reserves the right to shortlist or reject any candidate without assigning reasons.
16. Candidates short-listed for Test/Interview will be contacted; canvassing is a disqualification.
17. Final eligibility as of the closing date shall be the basis for consideration.
18. The Institute may modify, withdraw, or cancel any communication at any stage.
19. If employed on a project at IIT Madras, a No-Objection Certificate may be required.
20. The Institute reserves the right not to fill any advertised position without assigning reasons.