IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 01 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Madras website. The last date to submit the application form is 17-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Madras Project Associate Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2025 Overview

IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: UG/PG in Basic Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Experience: Prior experience in one or more of the following: modelling and control of mobile robotic systems; working with simulation platforms such as Gazebo or MuJoCo; reinforcement learning methods; developing bio‑inspired algorithms or multimodal sensing techniques.
• All positions are purely on contract basis; completion of contract does not confer any right to extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute.
• Candidates must be citizens of India; certain categories of migrants/subjects (e.g. from Pakistan, Nepal) need eligibility certificate from Government of India for appointment.

Age Limit

• The advertisement does not prescribe a specific minimum or maximum age limit; eligibility is governed by qualification and experience criteria as stated.
• The crucial date for determining eligibility (including experience) is the prescribed closing date for submission of online application.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

Salary/Stipend

• The Project Associate position carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
• The appointment is for one year on purely contract basis under the Office of IC&SR, IIT Madras.

Selection Process

• All shortlisted candidates are required to complete the project‑related task described in the document link provided in the advertisement; this task illustrates the nature of work in the project.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for test/interview based on information provided in their online applications; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for written/skill test/interview based on higher qualifications, relevant experience, and other achievements.
• The Institute may verify antecedents and documents at any time; if any information is found false or documents are fake, candidature is liable to be rejected and services terminated.
• The Institute reserves the right not to fill the advertised position and to modify/withdraw/cancel communications in case of inadvertent mistakes in the selection process.

How To Apply

• Candidates must apply online only through the website https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php by selecting Advertisement No. Advt.203/2025 and the relevant position.
• Separate application must be submitted for each post; the system accepts a single application per advertisement per login ID, so candidates should select multiple positions (if any) before final submission.
• Applications cannot be edited or reverted once submitted; multiple applications for the same post will lead to rejection.
• After successful online submission, candidates must take a printout of the application form and keep it ready for document verification/test/interview; hard copy is not to be sent to the Institute.
• Candidates already working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No‑Objection Certificate at the time of document verification/test/interview.
• For any technical issue while submitting the application, candidates may email [email protected] / [email protected] or call 044‑2257 9796 on working days.

Important Dates

Instructions

• All positions are purely contract; completion of contract does not guarantee extension or regular appointment.
• Candidates must use correct and active email IDs; all correspondence from the Institute will be via email only.
• Prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum requirements; higher qualifications alone do not guarantee being called for interview.
• Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will be considered; requirements may be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates and for SC/ST candidates if sufficient experienced candidates are not available.
• The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning reasons and to decide the mode of screening and testing.
• No interim correspondence on selection process will be entertained; canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
• The Institute encourages gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Any corrigendum/clarification on this advertisement will be uploaded on the website; no separate communication will be sent.

IIT Madras Project Associate Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
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IIT Madras Project Associate Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply online for IIT Madras Project Associate 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 02-12-2025.

2. What is the last online apply date for IIT Madras Project Associate 2025?

Ans: Last online apply date is 17-12-2025.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for IIT Madras Project Associate 2025?

Ans: B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech

4. How many vacancies are being recruited by IIT Madras Project Associate 2025?

Ans: Total 01 Vacancies.