Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Anna University is hiring 1 Project Assistant for a Chief Minister's Research Grant project at the MIT Campus, Chromepet, Chennai. If you have a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in a relevant engineering branch, you can apply by post and email. The application must reach the project investigator within 15 days from the 19 June 2026 advertisement, so the working deadline is 04 July 2026. The salary is Rs. 25,000 per month on a consolidated basis.

Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Anna University has issued a notice for 1 Project Assistant under CMRG Project No. CMRG250406. The project title is Advanced Hollow Fiber Membrane-Based Thermal Management System for Hydrogen Fuel Cells, funded by CMRG, DOTE, Government of Tamil Nadu. The work will be carried out at the Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Chennai, and the project duration is 36 months.

Project Details

The project focuses on a hollow fiber membrane-based thermal management system for hydrogen fuel cells. This is a technical research role where your engineering background can support design, analysis, simulation, and documentation work. The selected person may also be permitted to register for a Ph.D. programme at Anna University, Chennai, subject to rules and approval.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Project Assistant
• No. of Posts: 1
• Project ID: CMRG250406
• Work Location: Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Anna University, Chromepet, Chennai
• Duration: 36 months, linked to the project schedule and continuation approval

Who Can Apply?

Engineering Degree Requirement

• UG qualification: You can apply with B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, Automobile, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, or a closely relevant degree.
• PG qualification: You can also apply with M.E./M.Tech in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, CAD, CAD/CAM, Engineering Design, Product Design and Development, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Design of Mechanical Systems, Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power and Energy Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechatronics, Automobile/Automotive, or a closely relevant specialization.
• Closely related branch: The interview committee may consider a closely related specialization if no suitable candidate is found from the listed specializations.

Preferred Skills

• Desirable: Experience in CAD, CFD, COMSOL, and MATLAB will be useful for this project.
• Joining: You must be ready to join immediately after selection.
• Application proof: Any claim about your qualification should have the proper certificate.

Salary

• Project Assistant: Consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000 per month.
• Project duration: The assistantship is linked to a 36-month project and can end when the project ends or earlier if terminated.
• Allowances: The notice does not mention separate DA, HRA, or other allowances.

Selection Process

The selection will be handled by Anna University as per CMRG and University guidelines.

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be checked against qualification, specialization, certificates, and project fit.
2. Written Test and/or Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test and/or interview.
3. Document Verification: You must bring original certificates and relevant documents for checking at the time of interview.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The exact date and time will be shared later by email only with shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

1. Fill in the application form attached with the Anna University notice for Project Assistant CMRG Project No. CMRG250406.
2. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, date of birth proof, mark sheets, experience certificates, and other relevant documents.
3. Send the hard copy by post to Dr. E. Pavithra, Assistant Professor, Department of Production Technology, Madras Institute of Technology Campus, Anna University, Chromepet, Chennai - 600044.
4. Also send a scanned PDF copy of the application to drep@annauniv.edu with CC to arunprakashc@annauniv.edu.
5. Mention Application for Project Assistant CMRG Project No. CMRG250406 on the top of the envelope.
6. Do not send original certificates with the application.

Documents Required

• ID proof: Aadhaar or any other valid identity proof.
• Date of birth proof: Certificate or document showing your date of birth.
• Community certificate: Attach this if it applies to your category.
• Education certificates: SSLC, HSC, UG, PG marksheets and certificates, as applicable.
• Experience proof: Attach experience certificates, achievements, publications, patents, or project interest details if you have them.

Important Notes

• Temporary post: This Project Assistant role is purely temporary and linked to the CMRG project.
• Original certificates: Carry originals for the interview, but do not enclose originals with the postal application.
• Email copy: The scanned PDF copy must be sent along with the postal application process.
• Immediate joining: The selected candidate should be ready to join immediately after selection.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 19 June 2026
• Proceedings Date: 13 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 04 July 2026
• Written Test/Interview Date: To be informed later by email
• Scheduled Project End Date: 12 February 2029

• Assist with research work on hollow fiber membrane-based thermal management systems
• Prepare CAD, simulation, and technical project inputs as assigned
• Support experiments, data collection, analysis, and documentation
• Keep project records, reports, and supporting files properly organized
• Work with the principal investigator and co-principal investigator on project milestones
• Follow Anna University and CMRG project guidelines during the assistantship