Recruitment for the Post of System Administrator – ICSR/PR/Advt. 90/2026
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) – Office of IC&SR
Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) – Office of IC&SR |
| Post Name | Recruitment for the Post of System Administrator – ICSR/PR/Advt. 90/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Category | government |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | Not Mentioned |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, Test/Interview |
| Application Start Date | 14 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 19 May 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
About This Notification
IIT Madras – Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) has released a recruitment notification (Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt. 90/2026 dated 14/05/2026) for the temporary post of System Administrator at the Department of Centre for Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuits and Systems. This is an excellent opportunity for IT professionals looking for latest government jobs in Tamil Nadu to work in a prestigious research environment. The position is initially for one year and extendable up to five years based on performance. The role involves managing servers, network infrastructure, data security, website maintenance, internal login systems, system backups, user authentication, access management, and technical support for project computing and networking activities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Computer Applications from a recognized institution with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an R&D lab. Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix administration, HPC systems, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and knowledge of LIMS, VMWare, and cloud services (AWS, Azure) is required. The consolidated salary ranges from Rs. 75,000/- to Rs. 95,000/- per month with a 5% annual increment. Eligible candidates must apply online before 03.06.2026. No application fee is mentioned. Apply online through the official IC&SR careers portal and grab this high-paying research IT job at IIT Madras.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Refer to Post-wise Vacancy Details table above |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Application Fee | Not Mentioned Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances |
How to Apply Online
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Read the Notification Download and read the official notification PDF completely before applying. Check all eligibility criteria carefully.
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Visit Official Website Go to the official website of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) – Office of IC&SR and find the recruitment / career section
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New Registration If you are a new user, register with your mobile number and email ID to get login credentials
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Fill Application Form Login and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details. Double-check before submitting.
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Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your Photo (passport size), Signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format
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Pay Application Fee Pay Not Mentioned via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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Submit & Take Printout Submit your application and download the confirmation page. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.