IIT Madras Senior Project Consultant Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior Project Consultant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Madras website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-11-2025. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Madras Senior Project Consultant 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 ICSR Senior Project Consultant Recruitment 2025 Overview

IIT Madras ICSR Senior Project Consultant Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Certifications in Linux, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), DevOps, or Cloud platforms are required as per project needs.
• Total 8–10 years of experience in enterprise-grade on‑premises infrastructure or data center operations.
• Strong experience in Linux system administration and open‑source infrastructure management.
• Deep knowledge of server provisioning, RAID configurations, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewall management).
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware or OpenStack.
• Familiarity with storage systems and implementation of SAN, NAS, NFS, ZFS or similar technologies.
• Skilled in automation and scripting using Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform.
• Ability to architect network configurations including VLANs, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.
• Experience with monitoring and logging stacks such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies and infrastructure security best practices (SSH hardening, firewall policies, SSL/TLS, zero‑trust principles).

Salary/Stipend

• Senior Project Consultant: Rs. 2,00,000/- per month.
• The post is temporary and initially for up to six months, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and performance.

Selection Process

• Candidates will be shortlisted for Test/Interview based on the information submitted in the online application.
• The Institute reserves the right to fix higher qualifications/experience for shortlisting.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test/skill test/interview as decided by the Institute.
• Mere registration or call letter does not guarantee selection; eligibility will be verified at each stage.
• The Institute may verify original documents and antecedents at any stage; candidature can be cancelled for false information or fake documents.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and no correspondence will be entertained regarding non‑selection.

How To Apply

• Eligible candidates must apply online only through the IIT Madras ICSR recruitment portal.
• Visit the website: https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php and select the relevant advertisement number ICSR/PR/Advt.195/2025.
• Register on the portal with a valid and active email ID and complete the online application form.
• Fill in all details carefully, as the application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted.
• Submit separate applications if applying for more than one post under different advertisements.
• After successful submission, take a printout of the application form and keep it ready for document verification/test/interview (do not send hard copy to the Institute).
• Candidates already working in any IIT Madras project must apply through proper channel or produce a No‑Objection Certificate at the time of test/interview.
• For technical issues in submitting the application, candidates may contact the ICSR recruitment email/phone given in the advertisement during working hours.

Important Dates

Instructions

• All positions are purely on contract basis and do not confer any right to regularization or permanency at the Institute.
• Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions; their candidature is provisional and subject to verification.
• Only Indian citizens are eligible; certain categories (e.g., persons migrated from Pakistan or subjects of Nepal) require a Government of India eligibility certificate.
• Experience will be counted only after the minimum qualifying degree, and minimum requirements may be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates as per Institute rules.
• Candidates should not apply multiple times for the same post; multiple applications for the same post may lead to rejection.
• All communication will be done only through email; candidates must provide a correct and active email ID.
• The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates, change the mode of selection, or cancel any advertised position without assigning reasons.
• Any corrigendum or clarification regarding the advertisement will be uploaded on the website only; no separate communication will be sent.
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

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IIT Madras ICSR Senior Project Consultant Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the last apply date for IIT Madras ICSR Senior Project Consultant 2025?

Ans: Last date to submit online application is 30/11/2025.

2. What is the Eligibility to apply for IIT Madras ICSR Senior Project Consultant 2025?

Ans: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline with total 8–10 years experience in infrastructure projects and other skills/certifications as per notification.

3. How many vacancies are being recruited by IIT Madras ICSR Senior Project Consultant 2025?

Ans: Total 01 vacancy.

4. What is the salary for the IIT Madras ICSR Senior Project Consultant post?

Ans: The salary is Rs. 2,00,000/- per month.