IIT Madras Project Officer Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Project Officer on a contract basis under the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), Department of Management Studies. If you have an MBA or a Post Graduate degree with 5 to 7 years of work experience, you can apply online. The salary goes up to Rs. 1,00,000 per month. The last date to apply is 13 July 2026.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Project Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), through its Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), has released Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.125/2026 for one Project Officer post in the Department of Management Studies under Co-ordinator Dr. M Thenmozhi. This is a purely contractual role where you will run a case study centre that connects faculty members, alumni, industry partners and startups. The position is initially for one year and can be extended based on your performance. Completing the contract does not give any right to extension, regularisation or a permanent post at the Institute, so this is best suited to candidates looking for a strong project-based assignment.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Post Graduate degree from a reputed institution.
• Experience: You must have 5 to 7 years of industry experience or relevant academic institutional experience, with a good understanding of business concepts, management practices and the Indian business ecosystem.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work with many different stakeholders, and proficiency in English and digital tools.
• Preferred: Prior exposure to case study-related academic or administrative work is an added advantage.
• Only experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree is counted. The listed qualifications are the minimum needed even if you hold a higher degree.
• If you already work on any IIT Madras project, you must apply through proper channel or carry a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the test/interview.

Age Limit

• The notification does not set any specific age limit for this contractual post.
• Your eligibility is decided as on the application closing date, which is 13 July 2026.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 27,500 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month, based on your qualification and experience.
• This is a contract position, so the pay is a fixed monthly amount and is not linked to a regular government pay scale.

Application Fee

• The notification does not mention any application fee for this post.
• You only need to apply online — a hard copy of the application is not to be sent to the Institute.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written competitive exam. Selection works in these steps:

1. Shortlisting: The Institute shortlists candidates based on qualification, the level and relevance of your experience, and other academic achievements. It can restrict the number called for the next stage.
2. Skill Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a test and/or interview to check how suitable they are for the role.
3. Document Verification: You must bring a printout of your application and all original documents when called.

Calling you for a test or interview does not guarantee selection. The Institute can also reject any application without giving a reason, or decide not to fill the post.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IC&SR careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers.
2. Register and log in with your correct and active email ID — all communication is done through email only.
3. Find Advt.125/2026 and open the Project Officer position.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully — it cannot be edited or reverted once submitted, and a separate application is needed for each post.
5. Submit the form before the last date and keep a printout for the test/interview stage.

For any technical problem while applying, email icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or call 044-2257 8843 on working days (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM). Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Important Dates

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

• Coordinate all activities of the case study centre, working closely with IIT Madras faculty, alumni and industry stakeholders
• Build and maintain partnerships with Indian and international businesses, startups, institutions and consultants
• Invite case study proposals, do an initial review, and put them up to the Ad-Hoc committee
• Work with case developers through the full case study development period
• Organise training sessions, workshops and seminars on case-writing for faculty and research scholars
• Plan and run case study competitions from start to finish, including promotion, evaluation and results
• Manage the case study repository and handle access and distribution within IITM and to other institutions
• Coordinate grant payments with the Finance department and keep the centre's website updated