IIT Madras Post Doctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Post Doctoral Researcher at its Centre for Sustainable Energy. This is a contract position with a salary of Rs. 60,000 per month plus HRA. You need a PhD in Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geology/Geotechnical Engineering, or related fields. The last date to apply is 13 April 2026.

IIT Madras Post Doctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026 -- 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), one of India's top-ranked engineering and research institutions, has released Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.42/2026 for 1 Post Doctoral Researcher position. This role is based at the Centre for Sustainable Energy, a premier research initiative established in partnership with Coal India Limited to drive India's shift to a low-carbon economy.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• PhD in Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geology/Geotechnical Engineering, or related fields from a reputed institution

Preferred Skills

• Background in mining R&D or related areas
• Knowledge of geological analysis and modelling tools
• Knowledge of thermal modelling tools
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment on milestone-driven research
• Ability to interface regularly with research and academic experts, mining engineers, vendors, and industrial partners

Other Requirements

• You must be a citizen of India (persons from Pakistan settling permanently in India or subjects of Nepal are also eligible with a Government of India certificate)
• If you are currently working at any IIT Madras project, you must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview

Salary

• Monthly pay: Rs. 60,000/-
• HRA (House Rent Allowance) is provided in addition to the monthly pay

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting -- Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications, experience, and academic achievements mentioned in the online application
2. Interview -- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. You may also be required to appear for a written test or skill test at the Institute's discretion
3. Document Verification -- You will need to bring a printout of your online application and all original documents at the time of interview

How to Apply

1. Go to the official IC&SR recruitment portal at icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in
2. Register with your email address if you haven't already
3. Find Advertisement No. Advt.42/2026 in the current openings list
4. Fill in all the required details and submit your application online
5. After submission, take a printout of your application -- you will need it during the interview
6. Do NOT send a hard copy of your application to the Institute

Note: Your application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted. Do not apply twice for the same post. For technical issues, email icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or call 044-2257 8843 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 13 April 2026

About the Centre for Sustainable Energy

The Centre for Sustainable Energy at IIT Madras focuses on developing and deploying technologies to drive India's shift to a low-carbon economy. Established in strategic partnership with Coal India Limited, the Centre works on solutions for utilizing coal and coal mines as a resource. It operates on a hub-and-spoke model, coordinating large-scale projects with PSUs, government bodies, and industry partners to drive India's Net Zero goals.

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of mines for conversion into high-efficiency, secure underground data centres
• Assess goafs for compressed air energy storage (CAES) applications
• Handle site evaluation and assessment for sustainable energy projects
• Prepare design specifications and detailed project reports
• Work on regulatory and safety framework development
• Manage interdisciplinary collaboration with partnering institutions and consultants
• Follow project timelines and deliver milestone-driven research outputs
• Assist in interfacing with research experts, mining engineers, vendors, and industrial partners