IIT Madras Junior Executive Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras has released notification for 5 Junior Executive posts in the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), Chennai. If you have a 3-year Bachelor's Degree (B.Com or BBA preferred), you can apply online. Last date to apply is 26 April 2026. The salary is Rs. 18,000 per month (consolidated). This is a contract position for one year, extendable based on performance.

IIT Madras Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.45/2026 dated 06 April 2026 for the recruitment of 5 Junior Executive posts on a purely temporary contract basis. The IC&SR office manages all sponsored research and consultancy projects at IIT Madras and needs administrative support staff for its various departments. Freshers with a Bachelor's degree can apply — no prior experience is mandatory, though candidates with MS Office skills and knowledge of accounting or purchase management will have an edge.

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: You need a 3-year Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university
• Preferred Streams: B.Com (Accounts stream) or BBA (Business Administration) candidates are preferred
• Minimum Marks (General/EWS): You must have scored 60% or above in your UG degree
• Minimum Marks (SC/ST): You must have scored 55% or above in your UG degree

Desirable Skills

• Experience in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• A professional certificate in accounting or purchase management will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills

Age Limit

• General Category: Maximum 28 years as on the last date of application (26 April 2026)
• SC/ST Category: Maximum 30 years
• Age relaxation for OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India norms

Salary

• You will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 18,000 per month
• This is a fixed monthly pay — no separate DA, HRA, or other allowances on top
• Contract Duration: Initially for 1 year, extendable based on your performance

Application Fee

• Application fee details: Not mentioned in the notification

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your qualifications, marks, and relevant skills mentioned in your application
2. Written Test / Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a written test or skill test to assess your knowledge
3. Interview: Candidates who clear the test will be called for an interview
4. Document Verification: Your original documents will be verified before final selection

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by IIT Madras. Keep a printout of your submitted application ready for the test/interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official IIT Madras IC&SR recruitment portal at icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in
2. Click on Careers and find Advt.45/2026 — Junior Executive
3. Register with your email ID if you are a new user
4. Log in and fill the online application form with your personal, educational, and experience details
5. Upload required documents — photograph, signature, degree certificates, and community certificate (for SC/ST)
6. Review all details carefully — you cannot edit the application after submission
7. Submit your application before 26 April 2026
8. Take a printout of the submitted application — carry it to the test/interview when called

Note: Do not send any hard copy to IIT Madras. Use only one email ID per advertisement. For technical issues, contact the IC&SR recruitment office.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 06 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 06 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 26 April 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle administrative tasks related to sponsored research and consultancy projects at IC&SR
• Assist with procurement of goods and services, including vendor coordination and quotation processing
• Prepare purchase orders, invoices, and maintain accounts records for project expenditure
• Manage correspondence, file processing, and record maintenance for assigned departments
• Work with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint for data entry, reports, and presentations
• Follow Institute policies and procedures for all administrative and financial activities
• Assist senior staff with day-to-day office operations and project coordination