IIT Madras Technician Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Technician on a contract basis in the Department of Physics. If you have an M.Sc (Physics/Chemistry) or B.Tech/B.E (EE, ECE, MME) with 3 years of experience handling equipment like a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), you can apply online. The salary is Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month based on your experience. The last date to apply is 13 July 2026.

IIT Madras Technician Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (Advt. 126/2026)

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), Indian Institute of Technology Madras has released advertisement ICSR/PR/Advt.126/2026 for 1 Technician post in the Department of Physics. The role is based in the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) Lab and mainly involves running and maintaining the Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) System. This is a contract position, initially for one year and extendable later based on your performance.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• M.Sc in Physics or Chemistry, OR B.Tech / B.E in EE, ECE, or MME.

Experience

• You need 3 years of relevant experience in operating and regularly maintaining equipment like the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in a research laboratory or industry R&D setup.
• You must be a citizen of India.
• If you already work on any IIT Madras project, you must apply through proper channel or bring a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.

Salary

• You will get Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month, fixed based on your experience.
• This is a purely contract engagement and does not lead to any right of permanency or regularization at the Institute.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee mentioned for this post.

Selection Process

The Institute will shortlist candidates based on qualification and experience, and selection will be done in these steps:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the details you provide in your online application.
2. Skill Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a skill test and/or interview.
3. Document Verification: Carry the printout of your application and all original certificates when called.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email, so keep your email address active.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras IC&SR careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in.
2. Register and log in with your active email ID.
3. Find advertisement Advt.126/2026 and select the Technician position.
4. Fill in the online application form and submit it (the form cannot be edited once submitted).
5. Take a printout of the submitted form to carry at the time of the test or interview. Do not post the hard copy to the Institute.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 13 July 2026
• Skill Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Prepare samples for Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) and conduct experiments for users
• Operate and run the EBL system and set up lab processes before experiments
• Maintain, calibrate, clean, and test laboratory equipment regularly
• Record data and keep accurate logs and data records
• Support scientific investigations and demonstrate procedures to users
• Follow laboratory standard operating protocols (SOPs) and biosafety rules
• Order and maintain lab stock and resources, and provide technical support
• Present results to senior staff and interact with lab users