- Recruitment drive by IMSc, Chennai, an autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.
- Open for Project Scientific Officer 'D', Project Assistant/Associate, Technical Assistant (Systems), System Trainee, and Library Trainee positions.
- Positions include research, technical support, system administration, library automation, and science communication roles.
- Contractual/temporary appointments with no claim to regularization or absorption.
- Applications accepted online and via email based on post-specific requirements.
IMS
đ Bachelor's Degree
đ Master's Degree
đ M.Lib.I.Sc.
đ Ph.D.
Project Scientific Officer, Project Assistant, Technical Assistant, System Trainee & Library Trainee Posts
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai
Total Vacancies
7
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Apply Start
17 Jul 2026
Apply Deadline
30 Jul 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai (IMSc) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.Lib.I.Sc. (mlibisc), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 7 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš22,000 - âš122,700 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Project Scientific Officer 'D'**: 5 years of relevant experience in research, science communication, or teaching. - **Technical Assistant (Systems)**: No prior experience required (freshers eligible). - **System Trainee/Library Trainee**: No prior experience required (training positions). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any post. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- **Project Scientific Officer 'D'**: Ph.D. in Science/Mathematics/Education + 5 years of relevant experience. Age limit: Under 40 years.
- **Project Assistant/Associate**: Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in relevant fields. No age limit specified.
- **Technical Assistant (Systems)**: Bachelor's/Master's in Science/Computer Science/IT/Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Age limit: Under 40 years.
- **System Trainee**: Bachelor's in Science/Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Must have passed out between 2024-2026. Age limit: 18-25 years.
- **Library Trainee**: MLISc (Master of Library and Information Science) with first-class marks. Must have passed out in 2025/2026. Age limit: Max 27 years.
- **Project Assistant/Associate**: Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in relevant fields. No age limit specified.
- **Technical Assistant (Systems)**: Bachelor's/Master's in Science/Computer Science/IT/Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Age limit: Under 40 years.
- **System Trainee**: Bachelor's in Science/Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Must have passed out between 2024-2026. Age limit: 18-25 years.
- **Library Trainee**: MLISc (Master of Library and Information Science) with first-class marks. Must have passed out in 2025/2026. Age limit: Max 27 years.
âī¸ Selection Process
- **Project Scientific Officer / Project Assistant**: Shortlisting followed by an online interview.
- **Technical Assistant (Systems)**: Written/hands-on test followed by a personal interview.
- **System Trainee**: Written test â hands-on test â interview (conducted on the same day).
- **Library Trainee**: Screening test followed by a personal interview.
- **Technical Assistant (Systems)**: Written/hands-on test followed by a personal interview.
- **System Trainee**: Written test â hands-on test â interview (conducted on the same day).
- **Library Trainee**: Screening test followed by a personal interview.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
đ Required Documents
- CV/Resume (mandatory).
- Covering letter (for Project Scientific Officer and Project Assistant/Associate).
- Writing samples (for Project Assistant/Associate only).
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/DL/Passport/Voter ID) for interview.
- No hard copies/post/courier accepted; late emails not considered.
- Covering letter (for Project Scientific Officer and Project Assistant/Associate).
- Writing samples (for Project Assistant/Associate only).
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/DL/Passport/Voter ID) for interview.
- No hard copies/post/courier accepted; late emails not considered.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any post.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is IMSc Recruitment 2026 Advt No. 02-R/IMSc/2026?
It is an official notification dated 17 July 2026 issued by The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, inviting applications for five posts: Project Scientific Officer 'D', Project Assistant/Associate, Technical Assistant (Systems), System Trainee, and Library Trainee.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for IMSc Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications for all five posts is 30 July 2026, up to 2400 hours. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.
Q.
How many vacancies are there in IMSc Chennai Recruitment 2026?
There are 7 total vacancies: 1 Project Scientific Officer 'D', 1 Project Assistant/Associate, 1 Technical Assistant (Systems), 2 System Trainee, and 2 Library Trainee posts.
Q.
What is the salary for IMSc System Trainee and Library Trainee posts?
System Trainees receive a consolidated stipend of Rs. 22,000 per month, while Library Trainees receive Rs. 24,000 per month, both all-inclusive during the training period.
Q.
Is there an application fee for IMSc Recruitment 2026?
No. The official notification does not mention any application fee for any of the five posts.