IIT Madras Research Associate-III Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Research Associate-III (RA-III) in the Department of Civil Engineering under the Office of IC&SR. If you have a PhD or MS/MTech/ME in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace or related fields), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 22 April 2026. Salary is Rs. 67,000 per month + 30% HRA, making the total take-home around Rs. 87,100 per month.

IIT Madras Research Associate-III Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), through its Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), has announced recruitment for 1 Research Associate-III post in the Department of Civil Engineering. The project is coordinated by Prof. Phanisri Pradeep Pratapa and focuses on developing metamaterials for impact and blast mitigation applications. This is a contract post — initially for 1 year, extendable by an additional 2 years based on your performance. If you are a researcher with a background in structural mechanics, simulation tools, or materials engineering, this is a strong opportunity at one of India's top technical institutes.

Who Can Apply?

Option 1 — PhD or MS holders:

• Minimum PhD or MS in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Aerospace or related fields) from a recognised university

Option 2 — MTech or ME holders:

• Minimum MTech or ME in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Aerospace or related fields) with at least one research paper published in an SCI-indexed journal

Note: You must be a citizen of India. Persons from Nepal or migrants from Pakistan need an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

Salary

• Basic pay: Rs. 67,000 per month
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 30% of basic pay (Rs. 20,100)
• Total in-hand: approximately Rs. 87,100 per month
• This is a contract post — no other government benefits beyond the stated pay

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category

Selection Process

The selection will be done in stages based on the information provided in the online application:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications, experience, and academic achievements. The institute may also consider experience higher than the minimum prescribed.
2. Written Test / Skill Test (if required): The institute reserves the right to conduct a written or skill-based test as part of shortlisting.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
4. Document Verification: You will need to bring a printout of your online application along with original documents when called for test/interview.

Note: If you are currently working on any IIT Madras project, you must apply through proper channel and produce a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras IC&SR recruitment portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/recruitment/.
2. Register yourself with a valid email ID (this will be used for all future communication).
3. Log in and fill the online application form for Advt. No. ICSR/PR/Advt. 48/2026.
4. Select the correct post (Research Associate-III, Civil Engineering).
5. Upload all required documents and a recent passport-size photograph.
6. Review your application carefully — once submitted, you cannot edit or revert it.
7. Submit your application and save a printout. Carry it when called for test/interview. Do NOT send a hard copy to the institute.

For technical issues with the portal, email: icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or call 044-2257 9796 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 April 2026
• Interview / Test Date: To be announced (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

• Develop metamaterials for impact and blast mitigation applications using advanced engineering principles
• Apply structural mechanics concepts including behaviour analysis, lab testing, and computational simulation
• Use engineering software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, and ABAQUS for design and simulation work
• Fabricate physical prototypes through 3D printing or sheet/metal cutting techniques in the lab
• Attend project meetings and prepare progress reports for the project coordinator
• Contribute to research publications and technical documentation related to the project