Anna University Project Staff Recruitment 2026

Anna University's Centre for Aerospace Research (CASR) is hiring 4 Project Staff for a new drone research project at Chettinad Airport, Chennai. Open posts include Project Scientist, Project Associate II, and Project Technician, with qualifications ranging from a diploma to a Ph.D. in aerospace, avionics, or electronics. You can apply offline by post or email. The last date to apply is 20 July 2026, and salaries range from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month depending on the post.

Anna University Centre for Aerospace Research (CASR) Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Anna University, through its Centre for Aerospace Research (CASR) at the MIT Campus, Chennai, has released a notification for 4 Project Staff positions. These posts are created under a Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) Scheme 2025-26 project to design and build a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone training, testing, and operations ecosystem at Chettinad Airport, running for three years. As India's drone industry grows under the government's Drone Rules 2021, CASR is building a dedicated facility to train pilots, test UAVs beyond visual range, and support real-world drone operations. Selection is through an interview only, with no written exam. This is a strong opportunity for candidates with drone, UAV, or avionics experience who want to work on a cutting-edge aerospace research project at one of Tamil Nadu's leading technical universities.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Project Scientist (Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,00,000/month):

• You need a Ph.D. in Avionics/Aerospace/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation/Communication Engineering with 5+ years of drone industry experience.
• Or an M.E./M.S. in the same fields with 10+ years of drone industry experience.
• Or any degree with 20+ years of experience in the Indian Air Force.
• You must hold a Private Pilot License and be a DGCA Remote Pilot Instructor (Small & Medium).
• You should have excellent knowledge of aviation safety, RF equipment, and coordination with Air Traffic Control (ATC).
• You need experience in Airspace Management, Flight Safety, and BVLOS/SWARM UAV operations.
• Strong technical management, networking capability, and leadership knowledge of DGCA UAS Rules and Regulations are expected.
• Familiarity with Drone Rules 2021 and UAS classifications is required.

Project Associate II - BVLOS Flight Operations & Field Testing Engineer (Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 60,000/month):

• You need an M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Avionics/Electronics & Communication/Computer Science/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation with 5+ years of UAV experience.
• Or a B.E. in the same fields with 8+ years of UAV experience.
• You should have hands-on experience in field testing, flight trials, and test data collection, and be a DGCA Remote Pilot Instructor.
• You need a strong understanding of UAV systems, sensors, flight controllers, and communication links.
• You should be able to assist in BVLOS trial planning, range setup, safety procedures, and field coordination.
• Good documentation skills (logs, checklists, test reporting) and comfort working in outdoor, time-sensitive, multi-agency environments are needed.
• Experience with GCS handling, telemetry, RF systems, and exposure to risk assessment or regulatory compliance is an advantage.

Project Technician (Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 25,000/month):

• You need any Diploma or Degree with a minimum of 2 years of drone experience.
• You should know drone components, wiring, and assembly procedures.
• Knowledge of composite fabrication processes — hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and curing techniques — is required.
• You need experience in UAV payload integration and testing, and in handling ground test equipment.

Salary

• Project Scientist: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month.
• Project Associate II: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month.
• Project Technician: Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month.
• These are consolidated project salaries as per Anna University/TANII scheme norms.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for all three posts is based on:

1. Shortlisting of applications based on qualification and experience.
2. Interview at Anna University's Centre for Aerospace Research, MIT Campus, Chennai.

Candidates attending the interview must bear their own travel expenses. The selection criteria follow Anna University, Chennai guidelines.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official notification on the Anna University website.
2. Fill in your details, educational qualifications, and experience in the prescribed format.
3. Attach attested photocopies of your certificates and a passport-size photo.
4. Send the hard copy application by post to The Director, Centre for Aerospace Research, MIT Campus, Anna University, Chennai - 600 044.
5. Also email a scanned copy to dircasr@annauniv.edu or casr1516@gmail.com.

Additional Notes

• All three posts are purely temporary and tied to the three-year BVLOS project duration.
• You should be ready to work without time constraints — outdoor and field testing work is involved.
• Selected candidates are encouraged to pursue an M.S. (by Research) or Ph.D. (by Research) while working on the project.
• Candidates attending the interview will do so at their own expense.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Submit Application: 20 July 2026

• Support BVLOS drone training, testing, and operations activities at Chettinad Airport
• Handle UAV flight trials, field testing, and test data collection
• Maintain aviation safety standards and coordinate with air traffic control
• Assist in drone assembly, wiring, and payload integration tasks
• Prepare technical documentation, logs, checklists, and test reports
• Monitor ground test equipment and telemetry systems
• Follow DGCA Drone Rules 2021 and UAS classification guidelines
• Coordinate with multi-agency teams during outdoor field operations