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Anna University Project Staff Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 10, 2026
Programme OfficerInformation OfficerIT/GIS OfficerData Entry Operator
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
04 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 16,800 – 52,500/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 30 to 45 Years (Post-wise)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 – 25 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

Post-wise Qualification & Experience:
• Programme Officer: M.E./M.Tech in Coastal Management / Environmental Engineering with 5 years experience. Desirable: Ph.D. in Coastal/Ocean/Water Resources/Environmental Engineering with B.E. (Civil Engg).
• Information Officer: M.E./M.Tech in Coastal Management / Environmental Engineering / Hydrology and Water Resources with 3 years experience. Desirable: Experience with EIACP Programme.
• IT/GIS Officer: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Civil Engineering / Geoinformatics with experience in GIS software and 2 years experience. Desirable: Experience with EIACP Programme.
• Data Entry Operator: B.E./B.Tech or B.S. in any discipline, or M.Sc. or M.S.W. from a recognized University/Institution.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit as on the application deadline (25.09.2026):
• Programme Officer: 45 Years
• Information Officer: 40 Years
• IT/GIS Officer: 35 Years
• Data Entry Operator: 30 Years

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening and Document Scrutiny

Offline / OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before the Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications received on or before 25.09.2026 will be screened by the selection committee based on educational credentials, relevant domain experience, and technical portfolio. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated regarding the interview date and time through their registered Mobile Number and Email ID. Original certificates must be produced at the time of 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
Academic Credentials & Domain Specialization-Requisite degree in Coastal Management, Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics, Computer Science, or allied disciplines with consistent academic record.
Relevant Research & Technical Experience-Demonstrated experience in EIACP/ENVIS projects, GIS thematic mapping, web portal maintenance, coastal data collection, or database management as applicable.
Outreach & Mission LiFE Capability-Demonstrated aptitude for planning and executing Mission LiFE outreach campaigns, organizing capacity building programmes (CBP/GSDP), and preparing quarterly progress reports.
Personal Interview Performance100 MarksAssessment of subject knowledge, problem-solving, communication skills, and project commitment before the Anna University 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.

Positions are based at the Institute for Ocean Management (IOM), College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) campus, Anna University, Chennai. The project operates under the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. The team is responsible for managing the EIACP Resource Partner web portal, curating thematic coastal and marine databases, executing nationwide Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) outreach activities, conducting Certificate and Green Skill Development Programmes (GSDP), and publishing environmental compendiums.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointments are purely temporary and on a contractual consolidated basis, initially sanctioned for 6 months. Tenures are extendable based on candidate performance, project requirement, and funding continuation by MoEF&CC. These posts carry no claim for regular absorption or permanent university service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As project-based contract staff, there is no statutory service promotion ladder. However, serving in a MoEF&CC-sponsored Centre of Excellence at Anna University provides substantial credentials for subsequent research scientist roles, consultancy positions, Ph.D. admissions, or international environmental fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Submission Deadline: Filled applications must reach the Director, Institute for Ocean Management by post/in person, or via email ([email protected] / [email protected]) on or before 25.09.2026 by 5:00 PM; late submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present all original educational certificates, mark sheets, transfer certificates, and experience documents during the in-person interview.
  • Dual Submission Channels: Applicants can submit in person, send via registered post, or email soft copies to the designated email addresses, but must ensure all attachments and photos are clearly legible.
  • No Canvassing: Canvassing in any form will lead to immediate disqualification of candidature.

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

  • UR4
Total Vacancies04 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated Monthly Salary:
• Programme Officer: Rs. 52,500/-
• Information Officer: Rs. 44,100/-
• IT/GIS Officer: Rs. 35,700/-
• Data Entry Operator: Rs. 16,800/-
(Salary of each post may increase whenever the funding agency revises norms.)

Monthly consolidated remuneration under MoEF&CC sponsored EIACP scheme. Salary of each post may increase whenever the funding agency revises norms.

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 website of Anna University at annauniv.edu.
  2. Fill in all mandatory personal details, educational qualifications, and professional experience in the prescribed format.
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the form and self-attest across it.
  4. Enclose self-attested photocopies of certificates supporting educational qualifications (10th, 12th, Transfer Certificate, Degree/Provisional certificates, mark sheets), experience documents, and address/identity proof.
  5. Submit the completed application form on or before 25.09.2026 by 5:00 PM via one of the following modes:
    • By Post / In Person: Send to The Director, Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025.
    • By Email (Soft Copy): Email the scanned application and documents to [email protected] or [email protected].

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for these temporary positions.

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 last date to submit the completed application form (by post, in person, or via email) is 25 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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