The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior Program Manager Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Madras website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Madras Senior Program Manager 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.
IIT Madras Senior Program Manager Recruitment 2026 Overview
IIT Madras Senior Program Manager Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Energy) or Science (Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry).
- Preferred Qualification: Research background in Energy, Sustainability, Thermodynamics, or Cleantech.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of total post-PhD experience.
- Experience: Must have a mix of research (Postdoc/R&D) and at least 3 years of administrative/management experience such as Program Coordination, Lab Management, or Centre Administration.
Salary / Stipend
- Pay for Senior Program Manager (Scientific Operations): Rs. 1,25,000/- to Rs. 1,50,000/- per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Candidates will be short-listed for Test/Interview on the basis of the information provided in their online applications.
- Mode of screening and testing for short listing and selection will be decided by the Institute.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for test/interview.
General Information / Instructions
- All the positions are purely on contract basis and completion of the contract period will not confer any right for extension, regularization, or permanency at the Institute.
- Candidates should apply online only through https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php and select the advertisement number Advt.7/2026 for the relevant position.
- Separate application must be filled for each post, and only a single application with the registered login ID (email) will be accepted for an advertisement.
- Applications once submitted cannot be edited or reverted, and multiple applications for the same post will lead to rejection.
- Candidates must provide a correct and active e-mail address as all correspondence will be made through e-mail only.
- Admission to any stage of the selection process is purely provisional and subject to fulfilling eligibility conditions; issue of registration certificate or call letter does not guarantee eligibility.
- Print out of the online application form must be produced at the time of document verification/test/interview; hard copy need not be sent to the Institute.
- Candidates must be citizens of India; certain other categories such as persons migrated from Pakistan or subjects of Nepal require a Government of India eligibility certificate.
- Relevant experience will be considered only after the minimum qualifying degree; minimum qualifications and/or experience may be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates or for SC/ST candidates where suitable candidates with required experience are not available.
- The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for written/skill test/interview based on higher qualifications, relevance of experience, and academic achievements, and may reject any or all applications without assigning reasons.
- Calling a candidate for test/interview does not assure recommendation or selection and does not imply acceptance of conditions specified in the application.
- If any information or claim in the online application is found false at any stage, candidature is liable to be rejected and services terminated if already appointed.
- The Institute may verify antecedents or documents at any time; fake documents or suppressed information can lead to termination.
- The Institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel communication in case of inadvertent mistakes in the selection process even after issue of appointment letter.
- Applicants working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce No-Objection Certificate at the time of document verification/test/interview; without NOC they will not be permitted.
- Testimonials from persons acquainted with work and character may be sent; employed applicants should submit testimonials from the most recent employer or immediate superior.
- The Institute will decide the mode of screening and testing for short listing and selection and reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
- No correspondence will be entertained regarding conduct and result of test/interview or reasons for not being called; canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility criteria is the prescribed closing date for submission of online application.
- The Institute strives for gender balance and encourages women candidates to apply.
- Any corrigendum or clarifications will be uploaded on the website; no separate communication will be sent.
- For issues in submitting the application, candidates may email [email protected] / [email protected] or contact 044-2257 8843 on working days from 9.00 AM to 05.30 PM for technical issues only.
How to Apply
- Eligible applicants must register and apply online through https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
- Candidates should check and select the advertisement number Advt.7/2026 and submit the application for the relevant position.
- Separate online applications must be submitted for each post if applying for more than one position.
- After successful submission, candidates should obtain a printout of the application form and keep it ready for document verification/test/interview.
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