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IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 – Project Technical Support-III, Department of Medical Sciences and Technology

IIT Madras Recruitment

Applications are invited for the temporary post of Project Technical Support-III in the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology (MST), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). This recruitment is for an ICMR-sponsored project titled “ICMR Centre for Advanced Research – ICMR-NIRT CCR for Tuberculosis Diagnostics & Therapeutics” under the coordination of Prof. Narayanan Madaboosi Srinivasan.

Vacancy Overview

  • Designation: Project Technical Support-III
  • Number of Vacancies: 01
  • Duration: Initially for one year, later extendable based on performance.
  • Location: IIT Madras, Chennai – 600036
  • Research Area: Medical Sciences and Technology, Tuberculosis Diagnostics & Therapeutics
  • Salary: Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 36,400/- per month (including HRA)

Eligibility / Qualification

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the post:

  • Three years graduate degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / related domains, with 3 years’ experience, OR a PG degree.

    OR
  • For Engineering / IT / CS – First Class Four Years Graduate Degree, with 3 Years Experience.
  • Age Limit: Up to 35 years.

Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Benchwork for bioassays and biomolecular interactions.
  • Purification and characterization of biomolecules for assay quantification.
  • Automated DNA extraction for NAATs.
  • Data entry and associated project-related activities.
  • Utilizing experience in biomolecules and biomedical technologies.

General Instructions

  1. All positions are purely on a contract basis.
  2. The completion of the contract period will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, or permanency at the Institute.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online only through the IIT Madras Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) careers portal. Follow the steps below to apply:

  1. Visit the official IIT Madras IC&SR careers page.
  2. Look for Advertisement No.: ICSR/PR/Advt. 203/2026 dated 28/09/2026.
  3. Submit the online application for the relevant position.

Last Date to Apply: 12.10.2026

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