IIT Madras is inviting applications for one contract Principal Project Officer post in its Department of Electrical Engineering. Listed qualifications include a relevant master’s degree or Ph.D. with specified experience; applicants must check which criteria apply to them. The application deadline is 12 November 2026.
Vacancy Summary
| Organization | IIT Madras |
|---|---|
| Positions | Principal Project Officer |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | M.Phil/Ph.D |
| Advertisement number | ICSR/PR/Advt. 225/2026 |
| Application deadline | 12-11-2026 |
How to Apply
- Complete the application questionnaire, providing an updated CV, relevant qualifications and experience, and your availability to join.
- Register and submit the application through the IC&SR current openings page. Locate advertisement number ICSR/PR/Advt. 225/2026.
- Use a correct, active email address; the institute sends correspondence by email. Check your entries before submitting, as applications cannot be edited or reverted after submission. Multiple applications for the same post may be rejected.
- Print the submitted application form. Do not send a hard copy to the institute.
Only applications submitted through the official IC&SR portal will be considered.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience combinations:
- Master’s degree in engineering with 10 years of experience.
- Master’s degree in science with 15 years of experience.
- Ph.D. with 3 years of experience.
Only relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree is counted. Eligibility conditions are assessed as of 12 November 2026.
The role involves helping manage a shared nanofabrication facility. Relevant technical experience includes familiarity with fabrication processes and equipment such as lithography, deposition, wet or plasma etching, thermal processing, or metrology. The notice also lists capabilities in cleanroom safety, SOP implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting, user coordination, and technical documentation, along with organization, communication, problem-solving, and spreadsheet and reporting-tool proficiency.
Relevant and exclusive experience in a semiconductor nanofabrication cleanroom, and experience managing or helping manage a shared research or fabrication facility, are preferred but not mandatory. For the full eligibility details, refer to the official notification.
Documents to Prepare
- Printout of the submitted online application, required at document verification, a test, or an interview.
- Updated CV with proof of qualifications and experience.
- No-Objection Certificate if you work on an IIT Madras project and did not apply through the proper channel.
- Testimonials are optional.
Salary
Pay is Rs.1,20,000/- to Rs.1,50,000/-. The post is temporary and on contract, initially for one year, with a possible extension based on performance.
Important Dates
- Advertisement date: 29 October 2026.
Selection Process
Candidates may be shortlisted for a test and/or interview based on their online application. The institute may limit the number called for a written test, skill test, or interview, using its screening and selection criteria. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, by email.
Applicants already working on an IIT Madras project must apply through the proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate at document verification, a test, or an interview.
Application deadline: 12-11-2026
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Notification and Application Links
- IC&SR IIT Madras current openings page
- application questionnaire (Google Form)
- Official notification (PDF)
- CNNP page, IIT Madras
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The notice places this one-year contract role at IIT Madras in Chennai and sets 12 November 2026 as the application deadline.
