IIT Madras Software Developer Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 2 Software Developers for the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR). If you have a B.E/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (Computer Science) and at least 2 years of experience in .NET development, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 24 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month based on your experience.

IIT Madras Software Developer Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.59/2026 for 2 Software Developer posts in the Office of IC&SR, one of the country's most prestigious technical institutions. The position is on a contract basis for one year, extendable based on performance. IIT Madras is looking for a Full-Stack Developer with hands-on experience in .NET, TypeScript, and modern database technologies — making this an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of tech at a top-tier IIT.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Degree: B.E / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (Computer Science) or an equivalent postgraduate degree from a recognised university
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience in ADO.NET / ASP.NET (C#) / .NET MVC Framework

Technical Skills Required

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript (Angular 12+ or React), HTML, and CSS
• Excellent knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL — joins, indexing, query optimization, stored procedures
• Working experience with Python for backend services or data processing
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Version control with Git and basic DevOps knowledge
• Familiarity with IDEs such as Visual Studio 2019, VS Code, and ORM tools (Entity Framework or similar)
• Experience on both Windows and Linux environments

Good to Have

• Familiarity with AI tools handling
• Knowledge of monitoring and performance analysis tools
• Knowledge of mobile application development and API integration
• Experience in enterprise or ERP-based applications
• Good communication and documentation skills

Salary

• Selected candidates will receive Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month
• Actual pay within this range will be decided based on your experience

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience mentioned in their online application
2. Written / Skill Test: The institute reserves the right to conduct a written or skill test for shortlisted candidates
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the institute
4. Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of test/interview

Note: The institute has full right to decide the mode of screening and testing. Candidates already working on IIT Madras projects must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IC&SR careers portal at icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in
2. Click on Advertisement No. Advt.59/2026 under Current Openings
3. Register with your email ID and create a login
4. Fill in the online application form carefully — the application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted
5. Upload required documents, photo, and any other credentials
6. Submit the application before 24 April 2026
7. Take a printout of the submitted application — you will need it at the time of test/interview

Do NOT send a hard copy to the institute. For technical issues with the application, email icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or call 044-2257 8843 (Mon-Fri, 9 AM to 5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 16 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 April 2026
• Interview / Test Date: To be announced

• Develop and maintain web applications using the .NET MVC Framework
• Build interactive and responsive UI components using TypeScript and modern JavaScript
• Use Python for scripting, data processing, background jobs, and system integrations
• Design, optimize, and manage databases in SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services
• Work with cross-functional teams across design, development, and deployment
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability at all times
• Support enterprise or ERP-based application modules as assigned