Contractual / Regular

Anna Univ Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Anna University Norms
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 16 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

B.E / B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, E&I, EEE, Robotics & Automation, AI & Data Science, or AI & ML. Alternatively, First Class in M.E / M.Tech in relevant computing or electronics disciplines, or MS (CSE/IT). Desirable: Experience in Image Processing, AI/ML, Deep Learning, IoT, Python, Unity 3D, or Blender.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per Anna University project recruitment guidelines. Selected candidates are eligible to register for MS/Ph.D. programmes at Anna University.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

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Written Test &/ Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applicants will be shortlisted based on academic merit, research publications, and relevant domain expertise in AI/ML, image processing, or IoT. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test and/or interview at the Department of CSE, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. Interview date and time will be communicated exclusively via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 MarksUnderstanding of deep learning, computer vision, real-time pose estimation (MediaPipe/OpenPose), and Python programming.
Evaluation Component30 MarksMarks in B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech, prior research publications, final year projects in AI/IoT, and tools proficiency (Blender/Unity 3D).
Evaluation Component30 MarksProblem-solving skills, motivation for MS/Ph.D. research at Anna University, and technical communication.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The project is housed in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the historic College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Anna University. The work focuses on developing 'Digital Twin and AI-Powered Yoga Assistant System with Real-Time Asana Pose Estimation and Corrective Feedback' funded by the Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG). Project staff work directly under Prof. Dr. S. Chitrakala, gaining rigorous hands-on exposure to cutting-edge computer vision, wearable IoT sensors, 3D modeling, and deep learning algorithms in an academic laboratory environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely contractual for the duration of the research project (total 2 years). Initial appointment is made for 6 months and is renewable based on periodic performance reviews and project milestone deliverables.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a project-funded temporary appointment, there is no direct promotional ladder into permanent university faculty or non-teaching cadres. However, Anna University explicitly permits selected Project Assistants to register for MS (by Research) or Ph.D. degree programmes, offering a high-value launchpad for academic and research careers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Dual Submission Mandatory: Candidates must send both a physical hard copy by post to CEG Guindy AND a soft copy via email to [email protected]; submitting only via email or missing the physical deadline may lead to disqualification.
  • Strict Envelope Superscription: The postal cover must clearly be superscribed with 'Application for the post of Project Assistant – CMRG2400326' to ensure proper routing to the Principal Investigator.
  • Strict Receipt Cutoff: The physical application must reach the Department of CSE on or before 16-10-2026 by 5:30 PM; postal delays will not be condoned.
  • Interview Notification Mode: Interview intimation will be communicated solely through email; candidates must verify that their email address entered on the application form is active and checked regularly.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated emolument of Rs. 25,000/- per month. Initial appointment is for 6 months, extendable based on performance up to the project duration of 2 years.

Rs. 25,000/- Per Month (Consolidated) under Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG) project

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application form prescribed in the recruitment notification.
  2. Fill out personal details, educational qualifications (from Matriculation onward), professional experience, research publications, awards, and qualifying examination details (GATE/CSIR/UGC/NET).
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, mark sheets, date of birth certificate, and experience certificates.
  4. Send the completed hard copy of the application form in a sealed envelope superscribed with “Application for the post of Project Assistant – CMRG2400326” by post to: Dr. S. Chitrakala, Professor & Principal Investigator, Department of CSE, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai – 600025 to reach on or before 16th October 2026 by 5:30 PM.
  5. Additionally, email a scanned copy of the completed application form and enclosures to [email protected] before the deadline.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this project recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The selected Project Assistant receives a consolidated monthly emolument of Rs. 25,000/- per month for a project tenure of 2 years (initially appointed for 6 months and extendable based on performance).

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