IIT Madras Office Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is hiring 1 Office Assistant on a contractual basis in Chennai. This is an entry-level opening, and freshers can apply since no prior work experience is required. You can apply online through the IC&SR careers portal. The last date to apply is 21 August 2026.

IIT Madras Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) office of IIT Madras has released Advertisement No. 147/2026 inviting online applications for the contractual post of Office Assistant. IC&SR handles research projects, industry consultancy and sponsored programmes at IIT Madras, and regularly brings in support staff like this to keep its administrative work running smoothly. No prior experience is needed for this role, which makes it a good starting opportunity if you are a recent graduate looking to work at a top government institute.

Who Can Apply?

• Experience: This is a fresher-friendly post — 0 years of experience is required to apply.
• Work Location: The selected candidate will work at the IIT Madras campus, Chennai.
• Contract Type: This is a contractual position advertised under Advt. No. 147/2026, not a permanent government post.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras IC&SR careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers.
2. Find the listing for Office Assistant - Advt.147/2026 and click "Apply Now".
3. Register and fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload the required documents and a recent photograph.
5. Submit your application online before the last date.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Published: 5 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 5 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 21 August 2026

• Handle day-to-day office correspondence, filing and record-keeping
• Maintain and update project and administrative documents
• Assist with data entry and maintaining office databases
• Coordinate with faculty, staff and project teams for routine office work
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, couriers and office supplies
• Support scheduling of meetings and maintaining office calendars
• Handle basic computer tasks like MS Office, email and internet-based work