CSR Project Recruitment

Advertisement/Notification No.: Ref. No. 01/CARCA/CSR/2026-27, Dated 21 October 2026

Institution Profile

Anna University was established on 4th September, 1978 as a unitary type of University. This University was named after Late Dr.C.N.Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Applied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society. Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities.

Employment Type

Project basis, in a CSR funded project, for a duration of 6 months. Based on the performance of the candidates, the tenure may be extended for the next 6 months.

Project Details

• Project: Development of Effective and Trustworthy AI-based tools for diagnosis and prognosis using patient data
• Centre: CAInDRA, CEG Campus, Anna University, Chennai
• Duration of the project: 6 months

Post Name/Designation

Total Vacancies

7

Required Educational Qualifications for Student Intern

• UG students pursuing B.E. CSE, B.Tech IT or B.Tech AI & DS
• OR PG students pursuing M.E. CSE, M.Tech IT or M.Tech AI & DS

Required Educational Qualifications for Professional Assistant

• MCA/B.E./B.Tech/MBA/M.Com
• Desirable: computer knowledge and work experience

Required Educational Qualifications for Project Associate

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/AIDS
• Desirable: work experience

Candidate Profile

• Student candidates applying as Student Intern must be forwarded by the HOD/Dean of their respective Departments or Campuses
• Candidates with a skill set relevant to AI-based diagnosis and prognosis tools using patient data

Required Experience

• Professional Assistant: work experience is desirable
• Project Associate: work experience is desirable

Pay Scale/Pay Level

Monthly remuneration, as given below.

Application Fee

As per notification. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of the resume and the two-page project proposal received by email
• Interview of shortlisted candidates, with the date and time informed only through email

Job Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Important Dates

Apply Mode

Email

How to Apply for this Position?

Eligible and interested candidates need to send their detailed resume highlighting their skill set, along with a two-page proposal relevant to the project, by email. Student candidates must send the application forwarded by their HOD or Dean.

Application Procedure

1. Prepare a detailed resume that highlights your skill set
2. Write a two-page proposal relevant to the project on AI-based tools for diagnosis and prognosis using patient data
3. For Student Intern posts, get the application forwarded by the HOD/Dean of your Department or Campus
4. Email the documents to caindra@annauniv.edu on or before 29 October 2026
5. Wait for the interview intimation, which is sent only through email

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)

• Detailed resume highlighting the skill set
• Two-page proposal relevant to the project
• Forwarding of the application by the HOD/Dean of the Department or Campus, for Student Intern candidates

Important Links

Institution address

The Director,

Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Research & Applications (CAInDRA),

Room No. 317 & 318, 2nd Floor, Excellence Building, CEG Campus, Anna University,

Chennai – 600025,

Tamil Nadu, India.

Benefits of Joining the CAInDRA CSR Project

• Opportunity to work on AI-based tools for diagnosis and prognosis using patient data
• Monthly remuneration from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000, depending on the post
• Possible extension of the tenure for another 6 months, based on performance
• Exposure to research at a well-known university centre in Chennai
• Useful project experience for a career in artificial intelligence and data science

Frequently Asked Questions for CSR Project Recruitment

1. What is the last date to apply?
2. The last date to send the application by email is 29 October 2026.
3. How many vacancies are available?
4. There are 7 positions: 5 Student Interns, 1 Professional Assistant and 1 Project Associate.
5. How can candidates apply?
6. By emailing a detailed resume and a two-page proposal relevant to the project to caindra@annauniv.edu.
7. What is the duration of the project?
8. 6 months. The tenure may be extended for the next 6 months, based on performance.
9. What qualification is required for Student Intern?
10. UG students pursuing B.E. CSE, B.Tech IT or B.Tech AI & DS, or PG students pursuing M.E. CSE, M.Tech IT or M.Tech AI & DS.
11. What qualification is required for Project Associate and Professional Assistant?
12. B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/AIDS for Project Associate, and MCA/B.E./B.Tech/MBA/M.Com for Professional Assistant. Work experience is desirable for both.
13. What remuneration will be paid?
14. Rs. 10,000 for Student Intern, Rs. 35,000 for Professional Assistant and Rs. 50,000 for Project Associate, per month.
15. Is there any age limit or age relaxation?
16. No age limit or age relaxation is mentioned in the notification.
17. What is the selection process?
18. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview, and the date and time are informed only through email.
19. Is there an application fee, and is it refundable?
20. No application fee is mentioned, and no refund policy is specified.

This notification is a good opportunity for engineering students and graduates in computer science, IT and AI to work on a CSR funded healthcare AI project at Anna University. Eligible candidates should prepare their resume and a two-page proposal, and email them before 29 October 2026.