Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Anna University is hiring 1 Project Assistant for the CMRG project Smart Flood Forecasting using Real-Time Data Integration for Thoothukudi City. You need B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering or M.E./M.Tech in Hydrology, Water Resources, Irrigation Water Management, Remote Sensing, or Environmental Engineering. The salary is Rs. 25,000 per month on a consolidated basis, and the project duration is 36 months. You must email the filled application form and documents before 15 June 2026.

Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Centre for Water Resources, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai has issued Advertisement No. CMRG/3005/H4/2026/Pr.A/CWR/01 dated 22 May 2026. The post is for Project ID CMRG250997, under Principal Investigator Dr. M.S. Karthikeyan. The project focuses on smart flood forecasting for Thoothukudi City using real-time data integration, spatial data, climate variables, modelling, and analysis.

This is a temporary project position at the Centre for Water Resources, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-25. The official notice says the position will be renewed every year subject to satisfactory performance. Selected applicants may also be permitted to register for the Ph.D. programme as per Anna University rules.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Engineering route: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate route: M.E. / M.Tech in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Water Management, Remote Sensing, or Environmental Engineering.
• Preferred exam qualification: GATE / NET qualified applicants will be given preference. If suitable GATE / NET applicants are not available, Non-GATE / Non-NET applicants may also be considered.
• Work location: The project will be carried out at the Centre for Water Resources, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-25.

Desirable Skills

• Programming: Programming skills are desirable for project work.
• AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning exposure will help in model-related tasks.
• Spatial analysis: Spatial analysis and sensor application skills are useful for this project.
• Flood modelling: Flood forecasting, hydrological modelling, and simulation skills are relevant to the work.

Salary

• Monthly salary: Rs. 25,000 per month
• Pay type: Consolidated project salary
• Project duration: 36 months
• Renewal: The position is temporary and can be renewed every year based on satisfactory performance.

Application Fee

• Fee: The Anna University notification does not mention any application fee.
• Payment mode: No fee payment step is given in the notice.

Selection Process

Anna University selection is through shortlisting and interview. The interview date will be sent to shortlisted applicants by email only, so you should use an active email ID in the application form.

1. Application Screening: The Centre for Water Resources checks your filled application and documents.
2. Preference Check: GATE / NET qualified applicants get preference, but Non-GATE / Non-NET applicants can be considered if suitable applicants are not found.
3. Interview: Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview through email.
4. Document Verification: Qualification, experience, date of birth, mark sheets, and academic credentials should be supported by certificates.

No TA/DA is allowed for attending the interview, and the selection committee's decision will be final.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the Annexure-I application form attached with the official notification.
2. Fill in your personal details, project title, project ID CMRG250997, and Principal Investigator name Dr. M.S. Karthikeyan.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, date of birth proof, mark sheets, experience certificates, and academic credentials.
4. Email the filled application form and documents to directorcwr@annauniv.edu.
5. Send everything on or before 15 June 2026.
6. If you apply for more than one CMRG project, submit a separate application form for each project.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 May 2026
• Application Start: 22 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 15 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be communicated by email to shortlisted applicants

• Assist research work for the CMRG flood forecasting project
• Collect spatial and temporal data related to climate variables and flood modelling
• Prepare preliminary documentation, analysis notes, and project records
• Support spatial analysis, sensor application work, and model development tasks
• Compile research results and prepare reports for project review
• Present project findings and updates to the Principal Investigator and research team
• Follow Anna University project rules during the temporary engagement period