IIT Madras · Merit Based Selection · 2026 Notice
IIT Madras MBS 2026: Announcement and Submission Deadline
The Merit Based Selection application window is open. The submission page requires IIT Madras LDAP credentials, so applicants should confirm their eligibility with the Dean (Faculty) office before treating this as an external recruitment opportunity.
Verified announcement details
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
|---|---|
| Process | Merit Based Selection (MBS) – Faculty Recruitment |
| Announcement | IITM/MBS/2/2026 |
| Issued | 23 October 2026 |
| Applications opened | 26 October 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 November 2026, 5 PM IST |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Access restriction and eligibility limitation
The linked 2026 application page instructs users to sign in with LDAP credentials and presents username, password and CAPTCHA fields. No public account-creation route was visible.
Interpretation: this access design suggests an institution-controlled process, but it does not by itself establish the full eligibility rules. The public pages do not identify all eligible applicant categories, ranks, departments, qualification thresholds, salary levels or vacancy counts. Obtain the current announcement and any applicable internal instructions from the Dean (Faculty) office.
Separate external recruitment: IIT Madras’s Assistant Professor Rolling Advertisement 2026, IITM/R/1/2026, is a different call. Its public portal states that online applications are closed. The MBS deadline must not be used as an extension of that advertisement.
Preparation steps for authorised applicants
CareerAidHub editorial guidance: the steps below are an organisation aid, not a verified official document checklist.
- Confirm eligibility. Ask whether your current appointment and proposed category fall within this announcement.
- Obtain the current instructions. Check the assessment period, required evidence, forms and approval route.
- Organise your records. Keep a dated employment history and evidence of teaching, research, supervision and service ready if requested.
- Check consistency. Ensure publication details, project roles and appointment dates agree across the submission.
- Use your own authorised account. Follow the portal’s instructions and keep credentials private.
- Submit before the closing time. Leave time for technical queries and save any acknowledgement or final submitted copy.
Do not assume a publication count, minimum experience period or pay level from another IIT advertisement applies to this MBS round. Use the criteria issued for this announcement.
Official help desk
| deanfacultyoffice@iitm.ac.in | |
| Telephone | 044 2257 8027 |
| Office | Office of the Dean (Faculty), IIT Madras, Chennai – 600036 |
When seeking clarification, quote the announcement number and describe the issue. Avoid including passwords or unnecessary identity documents.
CareerAidHub career support
For broader career planning, CareerAidHub’s Career Accelerator Programme offers profile review, opportunity mapping and mentorship. Any assistance must respect the Institute’s rules and the applicant’s responsibility for accurate evidence.
General enquiries: coaxialedu@gmail.com. CareerAidHub is independent of IIT Madras and cannot provide LDAP access, certify eligibility or guarantee a selection outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MBS window open?
Yes. The public announcement lists a 10 November 2026, 5 PM IST submission deadline.
Can an external candidate register?
No public registration option was visible. The sign-in page requires LDAP credentials; ask the Dean (Faculty) office about eligibility.
Does LDAP access establish eligibility?
No. Authentication and eligibility are separate matters. Read the current announcement and applicable criteria.
Which ranks and departments are covered?
The public landing page does not provide a rank-wise or department-wise list.
Is the 2026 Assistant Professor rolling portal the same call?
No. It is a separate advertisement, and its public page currently states that online applications are closed.
Are salary and vacancy counts published for MBS here?
They were not available on the reviewed public pages.
What should I do if I cannot log in?
Contact the published help desk. Do not share your password or CAPTCHA with CareerAidHub.
Is the preparation checklist an official requirement?
No. It is editorial guidance; the current authorised instructions control the submission.
Official announcement and portal
Last reviewed: 2 November 2026. Sources checked: the public MBS announcement page, its linked 2026 sign-in page, and the separate Assistant Professor rolling recruitment portal. Detailed MBS criteria behind sign-in were not accessed or verified.
