Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Anna University is hiring 1 Project Assistant in the Department of Chemical Engineering at A.C. Tech Campus, Chennai. If you have a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or an M.Sc in Chemistry (or allied fields), you can apply by post. The last date to apply is 29 May 2026. The salary is Rs. 25,000 per month and the appointment is initially for 6 months, extendable based on performance.

Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Anna University (Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C. Tech Campus) has released advertisement Proceedings No. 8511/CSRC-2/2026 (CMRG Project No: CMRG251021) for the post of Project Assistant. The position is under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG) project titled "Absorption of oil from marine Water by Enhancing the performance of Sustainable Fibres Wastes Obtained from Municipal Solid Waste", sanctioned by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Government of Tamil Nadu. Preference will be given to M.Tech / M.Sc candidates. The appointment is purely temporary and merit-based.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification (Option 1): B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and allied fields.
• Qualification (Option 2): M.Sc in Chemistry and allied fields.
• Preference: M.Tech / M.Sc candidates will be given preference over B.Tech candidates.

Salary

• You will get a salary of Rs. 25,000 per month.
• This is a fixed amount under the CMRG project budget.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on shortlisting and an interview:

1. Application Screening: All applications will be reviewed against the eligibility criteria.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates must appear with original certificates. The date and time will be informed by email.
4. Document Verification: Originals will be checked at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill in the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) from the official notification.
2. Attach self-attested copies of degree certificates, marksheets, and other relevant documents.
3. Send the application by registered post to the address below.
4. Also email the application copy to vetri49@yahoo.com and vetriselvan@annauniv.edu.
5. Quote "Appln: Proceedings. No. 8511/CSRC-2/2026" on the top left corner of the envelope.
6. Application must reach on or before 29 May 2026.

Postal Address: Vetriselvan.K, Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr.), Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C. Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai - 600025.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 15 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post and email): 29 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (only shortlisted candidates informed by email)

• Assist the Principal Investigator in research on absorption of oil from marine water using sustainable fibre wastes
• Handle laboratory experiments on processing and characterising fibre wastes from municipal solid waste
• Prepare and test sustainable fibre composites for oil-water separation performance
• Operate analytical instruments and record experimental data accurately
• Maintain laboratory records, project files, and research notebooks
• Prepare progress reports, charts, and data summaries for the CMRG project
• Support paper writing and assist with publication-ready figures and tables