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IIT Madras Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – Department of Biotechnology

IIT Madras Recruitment

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Project Associate-I in the Department of Biotechnology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IC&SR career portal before the specified deadline.

Overview

  • Designation: Project Associate-I
  • Research Area / Department: Department of Biotechnology
  • Location: IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036, Tamil Nadu
  • Number of Vacancies: 01
  • Duration: Initially for one year, extendable based on performance.
  • Pay / Emoluments: Rs. 31,000/- + 27% HRA per month
  • Coordinator: Prof. A.J. Ninitha, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras
  • Advertisement No.: ICSR/PR/Advt. 236/2026

Eligibility / Qualification

  • Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Natural Sciences / M.V.Sc. OR Bachelor’s degree in Sciences / Veterinary Medicine.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in research (gained after minimum qualifying degree).
  • Mandatory Examination: Candidate must be selected through CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship) or GATE, or a selection process through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies/Institutions.

Job Description

The selected Project Associate-I will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Conducting experiments and data curation.
  • Processing purchases.
  • Maintaining breeding records.
  • Going for site visits.
  • Animal husbandry tasks.

How to Apply

  1. Candidates must apply online through the official portal: IIT Madras IC&SR Careers.
  2. Select Advertisement Number Advt.236/2026 and submit the application for the relevant position.
  3. Register with an active email ID. Single application per registered ID is permitted for an advertisement.
  4. After successful online submission, candidates should take a printout of the application form for document verification/interview if called. (Do not send a hard copy to the Institute).

Last Date to Apply

Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 27.11.2026

Apply Link

Click Here to Apply Online for IIT Madras Project Associate-I