IIT Madras Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 2 PostsOut

• A four-year bachelor's degree in Civil, Agricultural or Geomatics Engineering is required.
• Applicants must also hold a two-year master's degree in Civil, Agricultural or allied Engineering disciplines, specialising in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Water Resources, Irrigation Water Management, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, or an equivalent specialisation.
• Candidates must have passed GATE or clear the national-level selection process that IIT Madras will conduct specifically for this announcement.
• Expertise in GIS tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS, field hydrology, measurements and hydrologic modelling using Mike+, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or SWMM is preferred.
• Eligibility is assessed as of 09.11.2026. Only relevant experience obtained after the minimum qualifying degree will count.
• Indian citizens are eligible. Subjects of Nepal and persons who migrated from Pakistan intending to settle permanently in India may also apply, subject to the Government of India eligibility-certificate requirements.

• Open the IC&SR IIT Madras current openings portal and register with a correct, active email address.
• Locate Advertisement No. 220/2026 and complete the application for the relevant post.
• The portal allows one application per registered email for each advertisement; select all intended positions before submission and complete the required post-specific application details.
• Submit online by 9 November 2026. Submitted applications cannot be edited or reverted, and duplicate applications for the same post may lead to rejection.
• Print the submitted application and retain it for the test, interview or document verification. Do not send a hard copy to IIT Madras.
• Applicants already working on IIT Madras projects must apply through the proper channel or produce an NOC at document verification, the test or interview.

Recruitment overview

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research at IIT Madras has issued Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.220/2026, dated 26/10/2026, for two Junior Research Fellow positions. Both appointments are in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras, Chennai. Prof. Balaji Narasimhan is the departmental co-ordinator for the recruitment.

The positions are temporary and purely contractual. The initial appointment is for six months, with an extension possible on the basis of performance. Monthly remuneration is Rs 37,000 plus 27% HRA. Completion of the contract does not create a right to extension, regularisation or permanent employment.

Who should apply

Applicants need both the prescribed four-year bachelor's engineering degree and a two-year master's engineering degree in the relevant disciplines and specialisations. GATE qualification or clearance of the national-level selection process conducted specifically for this announcement is also required. Experience with GIS, field hydrology, measurements and the listed hydrologic modelling tools will receive preference.

Eligibility will be assessed on 09.11.2026, the application closing date. Only relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree is considered. Meeting the minimum requirements, or holding a higher qualification, does not guarantee an interview call. The Institute may relax qualification or experience requirements for exceptionally outstanding candidates.

Application steps and submission restrictions

• Register on the IC&SR careers portal using an active email address; recruitment correspondence will be sent by email only.
• Find Advertisement No. 220/2026 and complete the relevant online application before 9 November 2026.
• Check the details before submitting, as the portal does not permit subsequent editing or reversal.
• Retain a printed copy for the test, interview or document verification; no hard copy is to be posted to the Institute.

Shortlisting and follow-up

IIT Madras may restrict the number called for a written test, skill test or interview using qualifications, relevant experience and academic achievements. Only shortlisted candidates will receive communication. Applicants already engaged on IIT Madras projects must apply through the proper channel or produce an NOC; without it, they cannot appear for the test or interview.

Any corrigendum or clarification will be posted online without separate communication. False claims can lead to rejection, and eligibility remains subject to verification even after a candidate is called for selection.