Junior Executive - Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

📋 Job Description

- Prepare value proposition and technology flyer documents for assigned Invention Disclosure Forms (IDFs).
- Utilize advanced Excel skills for data analysis, formula application, and pivot chart creation.
- Manage financial records including invoices, debit notes, receipt tracking, and account reconciliation.
- Conduct keyword and classification searches in both free and subscription-based patent databases.
- Summarize technical findings into concise memos or PowerPoint presentations for managerial review.
- Maintain and update patent docket milestones, invention metadata, and license records in the Patent Information System (PIS).
- Compile weekly pipeline snapshots tracking new disclosures, docket deadlines, and outreach metrics.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Any graduate degree holder with 0 to 2 years of experience.
- Preference given to candidates with experience in Intellectual Property (IP) or academic project management.
- Basic understanding of patents, copyrights, and trade secrets (formal certification or coursework is advantageous).
- Proficiency in navigating patent databases and synthesizing technical information.
- Strong command of MS Office/Google Workspace, patent search platforms, and CRM or IPMS software.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens; specific eligibility certificates required for migrants from Pakistan or Nepal.

🏆 Selection Process

- Applications will be screened based on eligibility and qualifications.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test or skill assessment.
- Successful candidates from the test/skill assessment will proceed to an interview round.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the interview and document verification.
- The Institute reserves the right to modify or cancel the selection process at any stage.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Location / State	Tamil Nadu
Job Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible as per government norms.
Experience Required	0 to 2 years of experience in IP or academic project management is preferred.
Last Date to Apply	14 August 2026

📊 IC&SR, IIT Madras Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Junior Executive - Technology Transfer Office (TTO)	1
Total	1

📁 Required Documents

- Scanned copy of educational qualification certificates.
- Proof of experience (if applicable) in the form of appointment letters or relieving letters.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) issued by a competent authority.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) issued by a medical authority.
- Government-issued photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Any other documents as specified in the online application form.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 1 for the post of Junior Executive - Technology Transfer Office (TTO).

✍️ How to Apply

Register and create a login ID on the official careers portal: https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
Select the relevant post (Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt. 139/2026) and fill the application form.
Upload all required documents and submit the application online.
After submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference (required during document verification).
No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to the Institute.
For technical issues during application submission, contact: icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in.

⚠️ Important Instructions

Ensure all details in the application form are correct and complete before submission.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages.
The Institute will not entertain any correspondence regarding the selection process or results.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
The crucial date for determining eligibility is the last date of application submission.
Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Any corrigendum or clarification will be uploaded on the official website; no separate communication will be sent.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the key responsibilities of the Junior Executive - Technology Transfer Office (TTO) position?

A. The key responsibilities include preparing value proposition/tech flyer documents, managing account knowledge (invoices, debit notes, receipt tracking), running keyword and classification searches in databases, summarizing findings in technical memos/PPTs, updating patent docket milestones and invention metadata, and compiling weekly pipeline snapshots.

Q. What qualifications and experience are required for this position?

A. Candidates must have any graduate degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, preferably in IP or academic project management. Basic understanding of patents, copyrights, and trade secrets is beneficial.

Q. Is the position permanent or temporary?

A. The position is temporary, initially for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance. It does not confer any right to further extension, regularization, or permanency at the Institute.

Q. How do I apply for this position?

A. Candidates must apply online through the website https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php before the deadline of 14.08.2026. Separate applications are required for each post, and candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.

Q. What is the salary range for this position?

A. The salary ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month, depending on the skill level and experience of the candidate.