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CLOSING SOON 01KZX5YYMXK2TVX1B4201AY1KN Published 7 Aug 2026

Office Assistant

Temporary Office Assistant post in the Department of Engineering Design IIT Madras, initially for one year and later extendable based on performance.

Recruiting body IIT Madras · current status Closing soon

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Official notice icandsr.iitm.ac.in
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12 Aug 2026
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01 At a glance

Recruiting bodyIIT Madras
Job reference01KZX5YYMXK2TVX1B4201AY1KN
Vacancies1 posts
QualificationHigh school or diploma or equivalent Qualification
LocationDepartment of Engineering Design IIT Madras; CHENNAI – 600 036
EmploymentContract
Applications close21 Aug 2026, 11:59 PM IST

About this post

IIT Madras has issued an official recruitment notification for Office Assistant.

Temporary Office Assistant post in the Department of Engineering Design IIT Madras, initially for one year and later extendable based on performance.

Preferred qualification and age wording — check official notification: Preferred Qualification: 10th Pass or 12th Pass/Fail Age Limit and Diploma (Below 25 years)

Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.

Qualification
  • High school or diploma or equivalent Qualification
  • Proven experience as an office assistant or in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload efficiently.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Pay

Rs.15,000/- to Rs. 18,000/- PM (Based on the experience)

Desired skills

Basic communication Skill and computer knowledge

Contract basis

All the positions are on purely contract basis.

Contract consequences

The completion of the period of contract will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, permanency at the Institute.

Citizenship eligibility

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 and relaxation
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…
Applicants working in a Project at IIT Madras

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.

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.

Application mode

online only

Important dates

  • Last date for submission of online application21 Aug 2026

02 Vacancies

Total vacancies: 1 posts

A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.

03 Eligibility requirements

Education

QualificationHigh school or diploma or equivalent Qualification · Equivalence: exact qualification required
QualificationProven experience as an office assistant or in a similar role. · Equivalence: exact qualification required
QualificationProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). · Equivalence: exact qualification required
QualificationStrong communication and organizational skills. · Equivalence: exact qualification required
QualificationAbility to multitask and prioritize workload efficiently. · Equivalence: exact qualification required
QualificationAttention to detail and problem-solving skills. · Equivalence: exact qualification required
QualificationAbility to work independently and as part of a team · Equivalence: exact qualification required

Age and relaxation

Age and cutoffas on 21 Aug 2026

Experience and other rules

StatusNot specified in the current record

Pay and fees

PayINR 15,000 to 18,000 per month
Application feeSee 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 before21 Aug 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Application route 1 official portal

Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.

Follow these steps in order

  1. 01
    Apply online

    Candidates should apply online only in the website https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php- (Please check the advertisement number Advt. 147/2026 displayed and submit the application for the relevant position).

  2. 02
    Registration and submission

    Eligible applicants would require to register and apply online through https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php and submit the application.

  3. 03
    Application form for later stages

    After successful online submission of application, a print out 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.

Official application routes

Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.

Who should use itOfficial URL printed in notificationEstablishment ID
Eligible applicantshttps://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

Preferred qualification and age wording — check official notificationPreferred Qualification: 10th Pass or 12th Pass/Fail Age Limit and Diploma (Below 25 years)
Desired skillsBasic communication Skill and computer knowledge
Contract basisAll the positions are on purely contract basis.
Contract consequencesThe completion of the period of contract will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, permanency at the Institute.
Citizenship eligibilityCandidates 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 and relaxationThe 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 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.
Applicants working in a Project at IIT MadrasApplicants 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.
Eligibility cutoffThe crucial date for determining the eligibility criteria for all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of online application.

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