AU Project Assistant CMRG251408 Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Anna University is hiring 1 Project Assistant for CMRG project CMRG251408 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, CEG Campus, Chennai. If you have a First Class B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical / Materials Science and Engineering, or an allied mechanical engineering discipline, you can apply offline by post. The last date has been extended to 22 June 2026. The salary is a consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month.

Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Anna University, Chennai has issued a revised notice dated 01 June 2026 for the Project Assistant post under the CMRG 2025-26 research scheme. The project title is Mitigating Hydrogen Permeation in Aluminium Alloys through Hybrid Laser Shock Peening and TiAlN Coating. The application deadline was extended because the department wanted to give more candidates time to apply for this research position.

The post is linked to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy Campus. The appointment is purely temporary and will run for 3 years or until the project is completed, whichever is earlier. This is a good fit if your background is in mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgical engineering, surface modification, coatings, or aluminium alloy research.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Degree: You need a First Class B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognised university or institution.
• Allowed branches: Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical / Materials Science and Engineering, or allied engineering disciplines under Mechanical Engineering.
• Academic standard: The notice specifically asks for First Class, so your degree marks or grade should match that condition.

Desirable Qualification and Skills

• Higher degree: First Class M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or allied specialisation is preferred.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of Materials and Metallurgical Science, MATLAB, FEA, and modern AI tools will help.
• Communication: Good writing and communication skills are desirable because the work includes research documentation and reporting.
• Research path: The selected candidate can register for M.S. by Research or full-time Ph.D. at Anna University in the same research area, subject to university rules.

Salary

• Project Assistant salary: Rs. 25,000 per month on a consolidated basis.
• The notice does not mention separate DA, HRA, TA or other allowances.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The position is temporary and will end after the project is completed.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official Anna University notice.
• You only need to send the prescribed application form with self-attested supporting documents.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

Anna University has not announced a written exam for this Project Assistant post. Selection will be based on screening, shortlisting, interview and document checking.

1. Application Screening: The department will check your application form, degree certificates, mark sheets, experience proof if any, and academic credentials.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
3. Interview: The interview details will be shared by the department with shortlisted candidates.
4. Document Verification: You should carry original certificates when called, because the department can verify every claim before final selection.
5. Final Decision: The department will select the candidate based on suitability for the CMRG251408 research work.

How to Apply

1. Use the Annexure I application form attached to the official PDF.
2. Fill in personal details, education details from matriculation onward, qualifying exam details, professional experience, publications, awards and other relevant information.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, mark sheets, experience certificates if applicable, and other academic credential proof.
4. Write DME/CWS/Project Assistant Recruitment/Project No. CMRG251408 Dr. K. Thirumavalavan on the postal cover.
5. Send the hard-copy application to The Head of the Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy Campus, Anna University, Chennai - 600025.
6. Also send a soft copy of the filled application with scanned proofs as one single document to valavan_sk@annauniv.edu.
7. Make sure your application reaches on or before 22 June 2026.

Important Dates

• CMRG Proceedings Date: 13 February 2026
• Revised Notification Date: 01 June 2026
• Application Start: 01 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced for shortlisted candidates
• Project Duration: 3 years or up to project completion, whichever is earlier

• Assist the Principal Investigator with CMRG251408 project experiments and research work
• Prepare and organise aluminium alloy surface treatment samples for study
• Work with Laser Shock Peening, TiAlN coating and related material characterisation tasks
• Use MATLAB, FEA tools or AI-assisted methods where assigned for analysis support
• Keep lab observations, data sheets, certificates and project records ready for review
• Follow Anna University and Department of Mechanical Engineering project guidelines
• Prepare research notes, progress inputs and documentation for the project team