IIT Madras Senior & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts

IIT Madras IC&SR Recruitment

IIT Madras Senior & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts

IIT Madras has invited online applications for Senior Executive and Junior Executive positions in the Technology Transfer Office of the Office of IC&SR.

2 Posts Total vacancies

2 Ads Separate applications

₹65,000 Maximum monthly pay

Online Application mode

Last date for both positions: 14 August 2026

Recruitment Overview

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research at IIT Madras has released two separate advertisements for contractual executive positions in its Technology Transfer Office.

Institute Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Office Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research

Work unit Technology Transfer Office

Posts Senior Executive and Junior Executive

Total vacancies 02

Advertisement date 25 July 2026

Appointment type Temporary contractual appointment

Application mode Online only

Job location IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Post, Vacancy and Salary Details

Senior Executive

Advertisement ICSR/PR/Advt.140/2026

Vacancy 01 Post

Office Technology Transfer Office

Monthly Pay ₹35,000–₹65,000

Experience 2–4 years

Last Date 14 August 2026

Junior Executive

Advertisement ICSR/PR/Advt.139/2026

Vacancy 01 Post

Office Technology Transfer Office

Monthly Pay ₹18,000–₹30,000

Experience 0–2 years

Last Date 14 August 2026

Monthly pay will be fixed within the notified range according to the selected candidate’s skills and relevant experience.

Senior Executive Eligibility

Qualification and Experience

Minimum Qualification Any graduate degree

Preferred Qualification Engineering background or MBA

Required Experience 2–4 years

Relevant Fields B2B, IP, business development, legal firm or academic TTO

Desirable Certification c-RTTP or CLP

Technology Transfer Office experience is desirable. c-RTTP or CLP certification is desirable but not mandatory.

Senior Executive Job Responsibilities

• Understand challenging technical concepts from a wide range of patent-technology areas.
• Prepare technology briefs for industry outreach.
• Conduct techno-commercial feasibility studies.
• Prepare market reports and technology evaluations.
• Evaluate commercial, legal and business aspects of technologies.
• Maintain technology-transfer and licensing agreements.
• Track post-licensing royalty payments.
• Coordinate effectively with different internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly dashboards covering disclosures, patent status and outreach performance.

Senior Executive Key Skills

Technology Transfer Skills

Approach Service oriented

Technology Learning Ability to learn new technical domains

Regulatory Awareness Knowledge of updates and best practices

Digital and Reporting Skills

Platforms IPMS and CRM

Data Tools Excel and Power BI

Collaboration Virtual collaboration tools

Junior Executive Eligibility

Qualification and Experience

Qualification Any graduate degree

Experience 0–2 years

Preferred Experience IP or academic project management

Fresh Graduates Eligible under the 0-year experience condition

Junior Executive Job Responsibilities

• Prepare value-proposition and technology-flyer documents for assigned invention disclosures.
• Use Excel formulas and prepare pivot charts.
• Handle basic accounts-related work.
• Maintain invoice, debit-note and receipt tracking records.
• Conduct keyword and classification searches in patent databases.
• Summarise important findings in technical memos or presentations.
• Update patent-docket milestones and invention metadata.
• Maintain licence records in the applicable information system.
• Prepare weekly snapshots of new disclosures, deadlines and outreach metrics.

Junior Executive Key Skills

Intellectual Property Knowledge

Patents Basic understanding preferred

Copyright Basic understanding preferred

Trade Secrets Basic understanding preferred

Software and Research Skills

Office Tools MS Office or Google Workspace

Search Platforms Patent-search databases

Management Software CRM or IPMS

Contract Duration

Initial Appointment

Initial Duration One year

Nature Purely contractual

Possible Extension

Extension May be extended

Condition Based on performance

Completion of the contract does not provide any right to extension, regularisation or permanent employment at IIT Madras.

Age Limit and Application Fee

Age Limit

Official Status Not specified

Application Fee

Official Status No fee mentioned

Selection Process

1 Online Application Screening
IIT Madras will examine the qualification, relevant experience and information entered in the application.

2 Shortlisting
Candidates may be shortlisted using qualifications, experience and academic achievements beyond the minimum requirements.

3 Written, Skill Test or Interview
The institute will decide the appropriate screening and selection method.

4 Email Communication
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their registered email address.

5 Document Verification
Original certificates and the printed application may be checked during the test or interview process.

Important Dates

Advertisement Date

Senior Executive 25 July 2026

Junior Executive 25 July 2026

Online Application Deadline

Senior Executive 14 August 2026

Junior Executive 14 August 2026

Test or Interview

Date Will be informed to shortlisted candidates

Communication Registered email address

Documents to Keep Ready

• Recent photograph and signature.
• Government-issued identity proof.
• Date-of-birth proof.
• Graduate degree certificate.
• All relevant academic marksheets.
• MBA or engineering certificate, where applicable.
• Relevant post-qualification experience certificates.
• c-RTTP or CLP certificate, where applicable.
• Current-employer testimonial or referee details.
• No Objection Certificate for existing IIT Madras project employees, where applicable.
• Printed copy of the submitted online application.

Relevant experience obtained after the minimum qualifying degree will be considered.

How to Apply Online

1 Read Both Advertisements
Check the qualification, experience, salary and responsibilities for the preferred executive position.

2 Open the IIT Madras Careers Portal
Use the official current-openings link provided below.

3 Select the Correct Advertisement
Choose Advt.140/2026 for Senior Executive or Advt.139/2026 for Junior Executive.

4 Register or Sign In
Use an active email address to create or access the applicant account.

5 Complete the Online Form
Enter personal, educational and relevant experience details correctly.

6 Upload Supporting Documents
Attach clear qualification, experience and other required certificates.

7 Review Before Submission
The application cannot be edited or reverted after final submission.

8 Submit by 14 August 2026
Complete the relevant online application before the closing date.

9 Save the Application Printout
Keep a printed copy for document verification, test or interview.

Do not send the hard copy to IIT Madras. The printed application should be produced only when called for the selection process.

Applying for Both Positions

The Senior Executive and Junior Executive positions have separate advertisement numbers. Candidates seeking both posts should complete the relevant application process separately according to the instructions shown on the portal.

Senior Executive Application

Advertisement Advt.140/2026

Junior Executive Application

Advertisement Advt.139/2026

Important General Instructions

• The positions are purely contractual.
• Candidates should apply only through the official online recruitment portal.
• Do not submit multiple applications for the same advertisement.
• Applications cannot be edited after final submission.
• Use a correct and active email address in the application.
• Eligibility will be determined as on the online closing date.
• Minimum qualifications do not guarantee a test or interview call.
• IIT Madras may restrict the number of candidates called for the selection process.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• False information or fake documents may result in rejection or termination.
• Current IIT Madras project employees must apply through the proper channel or produce an NOC.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• IIT Madras reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Important Official Links

Apply Online / Current Openings Download Senior Executive Advertisement Download Junior Executive Advertisement IIT Madras IC&SR Careers Portal IIT Madras Official Website

Technical Helpdesk

Primary Email icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in

Alternative Email icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in

Technical Support Phone 044-2257-9796

Support Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, except national holidays

IC&SR Office Phone 044-2257-9848

The helpdesk accepts technical issues related to online application submission. It does not handle interim enquiries about the selection process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available? IIT Madras has announced one Senior Executive post and one Junior Executive post.

Where are the positions located? Both positions are in the Technology Transfer Office of IIT Madras IC&SR in Chennai.

What is the Senior Executive qualification? Any graduate can apply. An engineering background or MBA is preferred.

How much experience is required for Senior Executive? Applicants require two to four years of relevant work experience.

What is the Senior Executive salary? The monthly pay range is ₹35,000–₹65,000, depending on skills and experience.

What is the Junior Executive qualification? Any graduate degree is accepted.

Can fresh graduates apply for Junior Executive? Yes. The notified experience range is zero to two years.

What is the Junior Executive salary? The monthly pay range is ₹18,000–₹30,000, depending on skills and experience.

What is the application deadline? Online applications for both advertisements close on 14 August 2026.

Is there an application fee? No application fee is mentioned in either advertisement.

Is an age limit specified? No specific age limit is stated in the advertisements.

Should the application hard copy be posted? No. Keep the printout and produce it only when called for a test, interview or document verification.

Are these permanent IIT Madras jobs? No. Both positions are temporary and contractual.

Candidates should read Advertisement Nos. 139/2026 and 140/2026 carefully and submit the correct online application before 14 August 2026.