IIT Madras Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment 2025: 37 Group A, B & C Posts Open – Apply Online by October 26
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai, has announced a recruitment drive for 37 non-teaching positions across administrative, technical, and support roles under Advertisement No. IITM/R/5/2025 dated September 24, 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the institute’s operations in engineering, administration, and maintenance. Indian nationals are eligible to apply, with positions categorized into Group A, B, and C. Some Group A posts are also open on deputation or contract basis.
Key Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 37 posts.
- Reservation: As per Government of India norms (UR, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD). Age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST (reserved posts), 3 years for OBC-NCL (reserved posts), and as per rules for PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
- Application Mode: Online only via https://recruit.iitm.ac.in/R525.
- Detailed Advertisement PDF: Available at https://recruit.iitm.ac.in/include/R525_Detailed_Advt_and_instructions.pdf.
| Post Category | Post Name | No. of Posts (Category-wise) | Pay Level | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Deputy Registrar | 1 (EWS) | Level 12 | 50 years |
| Group A | Senior Technical Officer | 8 (2 UR, 1 EWS, 2 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST) | Level 12 | 50 years |
| Group A | Executive Engineer (Electrical) (Deputation) | 1 (UR) | Level 11 | 56 years |
| Group A | HVAC Officer (Direct/Deputation/Contract) | 1 (UR) | Level 11 | 45 years (56 for Deputation/Contract) |
| Group A | Technical Officer | 1 (UR) | Level 10 | 45 years |
| Group A | Assistant Registrar | 3 (1 UR, 1 EWS, 1 ST) | Level 10 | 45 years |
| Group A | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 1 (SC) | Level 10 | 45 years |
| Group B | Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/HVAC) | 9 (4 UR, 1 EWS, 2 OBC, 1 SC, 1 ST) | Level 6 | 32 years |
| Group C | Junior Assistant | 12 (4 UR, 2 EWS, 5 OBC, 1 SC) | Level 3 | 27 years |
Note: Streams for Junior Engineer: Civil (5), Electrical (3), HVAC (1). EWS posts for Deputy/Assistant Registrar were re-advertised from earlier notification; if no suitable EWS candidates, they may be filled as UR.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is as of the closing date (October 26, 2025). Qualifications from recognized institutions; experience must be post-qualifying degree and relevant (as decided by Screening Committee). Higher qualifications do not relax experience requirements.
- General Requirements: Indian nationals; valid category certificates (OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) as on closing date; no criminal record. Government/PSU employees need NOC and vigilance clearance.
Post-Specific Details:
- Deputy Registrar: Master’s (55% marks); 5 years admin experience at Assistant Registrar level (Level 10 or equivalent).
- Senior Technical Officer: M.E/M.Tech (55%) in relevant Engg./M.Sc. Chemistry (55%); 5 years (M.Tech) or 8 years (B.Tech/M.Sc.) at Technical Officer level (Level 10).
- Executive Engineer (Deputation): B.E/B.Tech Electrical (55%); 8 years at Assistant Executive Engineer level (Level 10).
- HVAC Officer: B.E/B.Tech Mechanical (60%); 15 years in relevant field (Central/State Govt./reputed orgs.). Desirable: 3000 Tons AC plant management, BMS experience.
- Technical Officer: Master’s Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy (55%) or Bachelor’s (4-year, 55%); 5/8 years in medical devices development. Desirable: MBA; project leadership.
- Assistant Registrar: Master’s (55%); 8 years supervisory experience in admin/finance/academic matters. Desirable: Management/Finance qual., computer knowledge.
- Assistant Executive Engineer: M.E/M.Tech Electrical (55%) or B.E/B.Tech (55%); 5/8 years relevant experience.
- Junior Engineer: B.E/B.Tech relevant (60%) + 2 years exp., or Diploma (3-year, 60%) + 5 years exp.
- Junior Assistant: Bachelor’s Arts/Science/Commerce (60%); computer operations knowledge.
Application Process
- Steps:
- Visit https://recruit.iitm.ac.in and register/login.
- Fill online form; upload scanned documents (educational certs., DOB proof, category certs., experience letters with salary breakup, etc.) in PDF/JPG (clear, chronological).
- Pay fee online (non-refundable; separate per post).
- Submit and take printout for records (no hard copy submission needed).
- Application Fee:
- Group A: ₹1,200 (UR/OBC/EWS)
- Group B & C: ₹600 (UR/OBC/EWS)
- Exempt: SC/ST/PwD/Women
- Important Dates:
- Online Portal Opens: September 27, 2025
- Last Date: October 26, 2025 (5:30 PM IST)
- Notes: Separate applications for multiple posts; no changes post-submission. Incomplete apps rejected without notice. Email: recruit@iitm.ac.in for queries.
Selection Process and Salary
- Selection: Shortlisting by Screening Committee; may include written test/Professional Competence Test/Trade/Skill Test followed by interview (in English/Hindi). Final verification of documents/medical fitness. No TA/DA.
- Salary: As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Levels 3-12); governed by NPS. Includes DA, HRA, etc. Deputation/Contract terms per DoPT guidelines.
- Other Perks: Probation period; permanent on confirmation. Women encouraged for gender balance.
Important Notes
- Experience certs. must detail duties, duration, and salary (to match govt. scales); private sector consolidated pay not accepted.
- Institute may not fill all posts or restrict candidates.
- Legal jurisdiction: Chennai courts.
- Check portal for updates; no interim queries on shortlisting.
For the full details and online application, visit https://recruit.iitm.ac.in/R525. This recruitment supports IIT Madras’s expansion in research and education. Eligible candidates should apply promptly!