01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | ICANDSR |
| Job reference | 01M0CX7NNSVPZ026G7SW2Z1ZHK |
| Vacancies | 1 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | See official notification |
| Employment | Contract |
| Applications close | 6 Sep 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
About this post
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has announced 1 Manager (Events) vacancy in Chennai for 2026. Applicants need an MBA or relevant master’s degree with 6 to 8 years of experience, subject to the official notice. The position carries ₹1,00,000 per month. Eligible candidates should submit the online application by 6 September 2026.
Important dates
- Last date for submission of online application6 Sep 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 1 posts
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 100,000 per month |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Restriction of candidatesThe 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.
- ShortlistingCandidates will be short-listed for Test/Interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online applications.
- Screening and testing modeThe Institute has a right to decide the mode of screening and testing the applicant for short listing and selection.
- Contact of shortlisted applicantsOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Apply online
Candidates should apply online only in the website https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php - (Please check the advertisement number Advt.160/2026 displayed and submit the application for the relevant position).
- 02Position selection before submission
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.
- 03Submitted application cannot be edited
The application cannot be edited, reverted once it is submitted.
- 04Printout and supporting use
After successful online submission of application, a printout 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.
- 05Online application instruction
Eligible applicants would require to register and apply online through https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php and submit the application.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible applicants | https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Duration | Initially for one year, later extendable based on the performance. |
| Detailed experience profile | Experience: 6 to 8 years in Advertising and Event Marketing experience preferably within a publishing house (Print / Television / Digital). |
| Contract basis | All the positions are on purely contract basis. |
| No right to extension or regularization | The completion of the period of contract will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, permanency at the Institute. |
| Citizenship and eligibility certificate | 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. |
| Minimum qualifications | 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. |
| Relevant experience and exceptional relaxation | 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. |
| SC/ST experience relaxation | 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. |
| Proper channel and NOC | 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. |
| Position may remain unfilled | The Institute solely reserves the right not to fill any advertised position without assigning any reason |
| Eligibility cutoff | 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. |
| Gender balance | The Institute strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. |
| Corrigendum and clarifications | Any corrigendum/clarifications on this advertisement, if necessary, shall be uploaded on website and no separate communication will be sent for this purpose. |