The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has recently announced an exciting opportunity for candidates to apply for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in 2025. This recruitment is ideal for candidates with a background in Mechanical Engineering, offering them the chance to be a part of cutting-edge research at one of India’s premier technological institutes. The recruitment is for a contractual role under a research project, providing a valuable opportunity to gain exposure in the academic and research sectors.
In this article, we will discuss the details of the IIT Madras Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025, including the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, and selection process. Additionally, we will address frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide more clarity to potential applicants.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 Details :
- Post Date :6 March 2025
- Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
- Total Vacancies : 01
- Application Mode : Online
Available Positions & Salary
1. Junior Research Fellow
- No. of posts : (01)
- Pay Scale : Rs.37000 /- Per month
Eligibility Criteria
How to Apply
The application process for this position is entirely online. Follow the steps below to apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at IIT Madras:
Go to the official IIT Madras website at www.iitm.ac.in and navigate to the Recruitment section.
Look for the notification titled "IIT Madras Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025" in the list of current job openings.
Carefully read the full recruitment notification, which contains detailed information regarding the position, eligibility criteria, selection process, and other essential details.
Once you’ve reviewed the notification, proceed to the online application portal. Fill out the online form with accurate details such as your personal information, educational background, and contact details.
After filling out the application form, submit it online. Ensure all the information is correct before submission to avoid any discrepancies later.
After successful submission, take a printout of your application form for future reference.
General Instruction
1) All the positions are on purely contract basis.
2) The completion of the period of contract will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, permanency at the Institute.
3) Candidates should apply online only in the website https://careers.icsr.in/about.php - (Please check the advertisement number Advt. 50/2025 displayed and submit the application for the relevant position).
4) Separate application has to be filled for each post.
5) The system will accept single application only with the registered login ID (email) for an advertisement, hence the candidate is requested to select the multiple positions (In case, the candidate wishes to apply for more than one position) before the submission of application.
6) The application cannot be edited, reverted once it is submitted.
7) Candidates should not attempt to apply twice for the same post. If multiple applications are received from a candidate for the same post, the candidature will liable to be rejected.
8) Candidates should follow the prescribed procedure for submission of online application.
9) Candidates are advised to fill their correct and active e-mail addresses in the online application as all correspondence will be made by the Institute through e-mail only.
10) The candidates applying for any post should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for the post. Their admission to any stage of the selection process will be purely provisional subject to confirmation that they satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of registration certificate / call letter to the candidate will not imply that the candidature has been found eligible.
11) After successful online submission of application, a print out of the application form must be obtained and submitted when called for test. It will be required at the time of document verification/test/interview. Hard copy of the application is NOT to be sent to the Institute.
12) Candidates must be citizens of India. Persons who have migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India or subjects of Nepal are also eligible, but in their case a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India will be necessary for appointment. Such candidates should apply to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs for necessary certificate and furnish satisfactory proof of having so applied.
13) The prescribed qualifications are minimum and unless specified, they are required for consideration for the post, even if higher qualification has been acquired and the mere fact that a candidate possesses the same will not entitle them for being called for interview.
14) Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be taken into consideration. Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed in respect of exceptionally outstanding candidates.
15) The experience required is relaxable at the discretion of the Institute in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe, if at any stage of selection, the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.
16) The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for written / skill test / interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications, level and relevance of experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements. The Institute also reserves the right of rejecting any or all the applications without assigning any reasons therefore.
17) Calling a candidate for test/interview merely indicates that it is felt that the candidate with others may be suitable for the post and conveys no assurance whatsoever that they will be recommended or selected or their conditions specified in the application will be accepted.
18) Candidates will be short-listed for Test/Interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online applications. They must ensure that such information is true. If at any subsequent stage or at the time of Test/Interview any information given by them or any claim made by them in their online applications is found to be false, their candidature will be liable to be rejected.
19) The Institute shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at any time at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake or the candidate has clandestine antecedents/background and has suppressed the said information, then their services shall be liable to be terminated.
20) In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of appointment letter, the Institute reserves the right to modify/ withdraw/ cancel any communication made to the candidates.
21) Applicants who are working in any one of the Project at IIT Madras, must apply through proper channel otherwise they will be required to produce No-Objection Certificate at the time of document verification/Test/Interview. Candidates without NOC will not be permitted to appear for Test/Interview.
22) Candidates may send testimonials from persons intimately acquainted with their work and character. If the applicant is in employment, the candidate should submit testimonials from the most recent employer or immediate superior as a referee.
23) The Institute has a right to decide the mode of screening and testing the applicant for short listing and selection.
24) The Institute solely reserves the right not to fill any advertised position without assigning any reason
25) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
26) No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for interview. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
27) The crucial date for determining the eligibility criteria for all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of online application.
28) The Institute strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
29) Any corrigendum/clarifications on this advertisement, if necessary, shall be uploaded on website and no separate communication will be sent for this purpose.
30) If there is any issue to submit the application please send E-mail to :
icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in / icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in Contact: 044- 2257 9796 on all working days from 9.00 AM to 05.30 PM (Monday to Friday – except National Holidays). (Please note, only technical issues will be accepted – No interim correspondence with reference to the selection process will be considered).
31) Instructions to apply online:-Eligible applicants would require to register and apply online through https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/recruitment/ and submit the application.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply Online: 23 March 2025
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FAQs for IIT Madras Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025
- The last date to apply for the position is 23 March 2025. Ensure that your application is submitted before this date.
- Candidates must have a B.Tech/B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
- No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.
- Candidates should be below 32 years of age to apply for the Junior Research Fellow position.
- Candidates can apply online through the official IIT Madras website by filling out the application form and submitting it before the deadline.
- The selection process includes shortlisting based on applications, followed by an interview. Final selection will be made based on interview performance.
- The selected candidate will work on a research project and assist with various tasks such as data collection, modeling, design, and testing in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
- The exact stipend or pay scale has not been mentioned, but it will be as per the norms for research fellows at IIT Madras.
- The recruitment is specifically for candidates with a B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates from other engineering disciplines are not eligible for this position.
- The position is contractual, and any extension will depend on the progress of the research project and the performance of the candidate.
