IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Research Associate – III Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the official website iitm.ac.in. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the IIT Madras Research Associate – III Recruitment 2026.

Candidates with a Ph.D./MS or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, Instrumentation Engineering, or related fields, along with required research/teaching/design experience after ME/M.Tech and expertise in RF signal processing, electro-optics, microwave photonics, high-speed analog optical links, and optoelectronic hardware are eligible to apply for this Research Associate – III post. The online application process for IIT Madras Research Associate – III Recruitment 2026 is open and will remain available until 27 September 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

IIT Madras Research Associate – III Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IIT Madras Research Associate – III Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should download and read the IIT Madras Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.

Download IIT Madras Research Associate – III Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Research Associate – III: Ph.D./MS or equivalent degree or 3 years research/teaching/design experience after ME/MTech with at least one SCI paper. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, Instrumentation Engineering, data sciences or related field. Deep knowledge in RF signal processing, electro-optics, microwave photonics. Hands-on experience in high-speed analog optical links, optoelectronic hardware integration, system characterization (link gain, noise figure, SFDR, phase noise). Expertise in VNAs, OSAs, RF spectrum analyzers, high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, Python/LabVIEW/PyVISA.

Application Fee

Age Limit

Please refer to the official notification for age limit details.

Salary / Stipend

• Research Associate – III: Rs 67,000/- + 30% HRA per month

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Online Application
• Shortlisting
• Test/Interview
• Document Verification

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the IIT Madras Research Associate – III Recruitment 2026.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 27-09-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIT Madras to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

IIT Madras Research Associate – III Recruitment 2026 – Important Links