IIT Madras Project Officer Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Project Officer for a research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. If you have a 4-year UG degree in Mechanical, Applied Mechanics, or Chemical Engineering, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 23 August 2026. This is a one-year contract position paying Rs. 27,500 per month, extendable based on your performance.

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

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras has released Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.143/2026 for one Project Officer position under Prof. Sree Hari P. D. in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The role is part of an internally funded project studying nanofluid-assisted heat transfer from transistors, sanctioned by ICSR, IIT Madras. Candidates with molecular dynamics (MD) simulation experience will get priority in the selection process, since a special CFD technique called molecular dynamics will be used to run the investigation, with simulations executed on in-house HPC clusters and the PARAM Shakti supercomputer. As the appointed Project Officer, you will build a molecular-level understanding of concepts from your UG and PG coursework, gain hands-on experience running software on high-performance computing systems, and get an opportunity to co-author papers in high-impact international journals.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a 4-year UG degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or Chemical Engineering.
• Additional Requirement: You must also have either 2 years of relevant experience OR an ME/M.Tech or equivalent Master's degree, preferably specialised in Thermofluidics.
• Core Skills: You should understand the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Preferred Skills: Programming knowledge in C++/Python and experience with CFD simulations is an added advantage. Candidates trained in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations get priority over others.
• Experience Relaxation: The experience requirement can be relaxed for SC/ST candidates at the Institute's discretion, if enough candidates with the required experience from these communities are not otherwise available for this vacancy.
• Eligible Nationals: Nepalese subjects can also apply, but they will need an eligibility certificate from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, at the time of appointment.
• Note on Qualifications: The qualifications listed above are the minimum required for consideration. Holding a higher qualification than what is prescribed does not automatically entitle you to a test or interview call.
• IIT Madras encourages a gender-balanced workforce, and women candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

Salary

• You will get a fixed pay of Rs. 27,500 per month for this position.
• The position is initially for one year, extendable based on your performance. Completing your contract term does not entitle you to a further extension or a permanent role at the Institute.

Selection Process

IIT Madras will shortlist and select candidates through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the information you provide in your online application, IIT Madras may restrict the number of candidates called for further stages, using your qualifications and relevant experience as the basis.
2. Skill Test: May be conducted at the Institute's discretion based on your qualifications and relevant experience.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed for the position. Being called for the test/interview only means you are among those considered suitable on paper — it does not guarantee selection.
4. Document Verification: You must produce a No-Objection Certificate if you are currently working on any project at IIT Madras; without an NOC you will not be permitted to appear for the test or interview. The Institute may also verify your antecedents and submitted documents at any later stage.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and no correspondence will be entertained regarding the conduct or result of the test/interview. Canvassing of any kind will disqualify your candidature.

How to Apply

1. Go to icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
2. Check the listing for Advertisement No. Advt.143/2026.
3. Register with your e-mail ID and select the Project Officer post to apply online (use one registered e-mail ID; the system accepts only one application per advertisement).
4. Fill in your details carefully and upload the required documents — once submitted, the application cannot be edited or reverted.
5. Submit your application before the deadline, and keep testimonials from your current or most recent employer ready if you are already employed.

Note: You can apply for only one post per application - fill a separate application if you're interested in more than one position, and do not apply twice for the same post or your candidature may be rejected. Any corrigendum or clarification about this advertisement will be posted on the website only, with no separate communication sent to applicants. For technical issues, e-mail icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in, or call 044-2257 8843 (Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5:30 PM). Only technical issues are handled on this line — queries about the selection process itself will not be entertained.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 3 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 23 August 2026

• Run molecular dynamics (MD) simulations on high-performance computing clusters
• Study nanofluid-assisted heat transfer behavior in transistor systems
• Use CFD techniques to model fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer problems
• Operate simulations on the PARAM Shakti supercomputer and in-house HPC clusters
• Document simulation results and prepare technical reports for the project
• Support the project coordinator in research planning and execution
• Contribute to publishing findings in high-impact international journals