The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has issued a notification for the recruitment of a Research Associate-I. This temporary position is for the CAMS IITM Fintech Innovation Lab under the Department of Management Studies. Eligible candidates with a background in management or commerce can submit their applications online on or before August 20, 2026.
Job Details
| Category | Details |
| Department | Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research, IIT Madras |
| Employment Type | Temporary / Contract Basis (Initially for 1 year) |
| Job Title | Research Associate-I |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Application Deadline | 20.08.2026 |
| Location | Chennai |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Site | https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current openings.php |
Advertisement No.
ICSR/PR/Advt.144/2026 Dated: 06/08/2026.
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Research Associate-I | 1 |
Salary Details
- The selected candidate will receive a monthly consolidated pay of Rs 58,000/-.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a Postgraduate degree in Management, Commerce, or related fields.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Banking, Financial Services, Fintech, academic research, or industry environments is required.
- Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in MS Office and documentation.
- Familiarity with the Fintech ecosystem, innovation management, and incubation processes will be considered an added advantage.
Age Limit
- The official notification does not specify an age limit.
Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted for a Test/Interview based entirely on the information provided in their online applications.
- The Institute reserves the right to decide the exact mode of screening and testing for shortlisting and selection.
- A thorough document verification process will be conducted at the time of the test, interview, or appointment.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates must apply online strictly through the official website: https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current openings.php.
- Look for the advertisement number Advt.144/2026 displayed on the page and submit the application for the relevant position.
- Ensure that a correct and active e-mail address is provided, as all correspondence will be done by the Institute via email.
- After successfully submitting the online application, take a printout of the application form.
- The printed copy must be submitted when called for the test/interview. Do NOT send a hard copy to the Institute beforehand.
Instructions
- The position is purely on a contract basis.
- The duration is initially for one year, but it may be extended later based on the candidate’s performance.
- Applications cannot be edited or reverted once they are submitted.
- Multiple applications for the same post will lead to the immediate rejection of the candidature.
- Applicants currently working in any IIT Madras project must apply through the proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification.
- For technical issues during application submission, candidates can email icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in, or contact 044-2257 9796 on working days (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
Important Dates
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 20.08.2026.
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply Online – click here
