IIT Madras Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Research Assistant in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering. If you have a Master's degree in public policy, development studies, social sciences, management, or economics, you can apply online. The salary is Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month. The last date to apply is 10 June 2026.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) at IIT Madras has released notification Advt. No. ICSR/PR/Advt.93/2026 for 1 Research Assistant post. This is a contract role, initially for one year and extendable based on your performance. You will work on a research project that builds a 5-year roadmap for industrial decarbonisation, focusing on stakeholder engagement and policy research.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Master's degree in public policy, development studies, social sciences, management, economics, or a related field.
• Experience (preferred): Prior experience in qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, or policy research is an advantage.
• Skills: Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills, plus proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• You must be a citizen of India.

Salary

• You will get a salary of Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month, depending on your qualification and experience.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on the following steps:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on the details given in their online application.
2. Test / Skill Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview. The Institute decides the mode of screening.
3. Document Verification: You must bring a printout of your application and original documents when called.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras IC&SR careers portal at icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in.
2. Register and apply online for Advt. 93/2026.
3. Fill the online application form with your correct details and active email ID.
4. Submit the form before the last date. Keep a printout for the document verification and test/interview.

Do not send a hard copy to the Institute. If you face technical issues, email icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 June 2026
• Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Engage with stakeholders like industry representatives, policymakers, and subject-matter experts to gather insights.
• Design and conduct interviews, consultations, and structured discussions to collect primary information.
• Review and synthesise qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear analytical outputs.
• Support research design, note-taking, transcription review, coding, and thematic analysis.
• Translate research findings into briefs, reports, presentations, and decision-support materials.
• Prepare stakeholder-facing materials such as discussion guides and interview protocols.
• Draft policy notes, background papers, and project outputs with attention to clarity and evidence.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external stakeholders to complete research tasks on time.