Contractual / Regular

Anna University Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 21, 2026
Clerical / Office Assistant
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 15,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Anna University / Project Norms

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

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Starts

Sep 21, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 – 28 Sep 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

Clerical / Office Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, or allied subjects with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
Desirable: Minimum 1+ years' experience in Accounts, Bookkeeping, GST Filing, Auditing, and Tax Filing.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 18 years. Upper age limit is as per Anna University project recruitment guidelines.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Scrutiny of Bachelor's Degree and Accounting/Clerical ExperienceQualifying Only

Personal Interview

In-Person Interview at Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, ChennaiMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through screening and shortlisting of applications based on essential qualifications and experience, followed by a Personal Interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview date and time via email/mobile. Selected candidate must report for duty within 1 week of the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Educational Qualification MeritPrerequisite ScoringEvaluation of Bachelor's degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, or allied disciplines.
Accounting, Bookkeeping & GST Filing SkillsTechnical AssessmentPractical domain expertise in bookkeeping, GST filing, tax auditing, voucher management, and Tally/accounting software.
Office Administration & CommunicationInterview AssessmentFiling, drafting, documentation management, and verbal/written communication in English and Tamil.
Personal Interview PerformanceInterview AssessmentAssessment of problem-solving aptitude, professional ethics, and readiness to join within 1 week before the Selection Committee.

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 E-YUVA Center (EYC) at the Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University (Taramani/Guindy Campus) is supported by BIRAC (Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India) to foster biotech entrepreneurship and student innovation. The Clerical / Office Assistant handles routine project accounting, bookkeeping, vendor bill processing, GST/tax filing documentation, audit files, and administrative correspondence. The work atmosphere is university-based, structured, and fast-paced, supporting student innovators and researchers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary and on contract for a duration of 4.5 months, co-terminus with the BIRAC-funded E-YUVA project. Selected candidates are required to join within 1 week of the interview.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a short-term project contract position. It carries no institutional promotion ladders, regularization rights, or claims for permanent absorption into the regular non-teaching cadre of Anna University.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Postal Submission Only: Applications must be submitted strictly through post. Hand-delivered applications or submissions after 28.09.2026 will not be accepted.
  • Short-Notice Joining: Selected candidates must be prepared to report for duty within 1 week after the interview.
  • Mandatory Experience Proof: Claims of 1+ year experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or GST filing must be backed by authentic employer certificates.
  • Envelope Superscription: The sealed envelope must be clearly superscribed with 'Application for E-YUVA CLERICAL/OFFICE ASSISTANT'.

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

  • Clerical / Office Assistant1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 15,000/- for a duration of 4.5 months.

Consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 15,000/- for a duration of 4.5 months (co-terminus with the BIRAC-funded E-YUVA Center 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 the prescribed application form from the official notification on the Anna University website (www.annauniv.edu) or www.uicbannauniv.com.
  2. Fill out the application form completely and affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates: transfer certificate, degree certificate, semester mark sheets, 1+ year accounting/bookkeeping experience certificates, and address/identity proof.
  4. Enclose the application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with 'Application for E-YUVA CLERICAL/OFFICE ASSISTANT'.
  5. Submit by post only to: The Director, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025. Submissions must reach on or before 28 September 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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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 completed application form along with experience and qualification certificates must reach the Director, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University by post on or before 28 September 2026.

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