Project Technical Staff-III Recruitment 2026 at VIT Chennai – ICMR Funded Research Project
VIT Chennai Project Technical Staff-III Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1 ICMR-funded research position with ₹33,300 monthly salary. Candidates with M.E./M.Tech. in ECE, CSE, Biomedical or related fields can apply by 30 August 2026.
Post Date: 25 August 2026
Organization: VIT Chennai
Position: Project Technical Staff-III
Department/Area: Engineering & Technology / Research
Number of Vacancies: 01 (Unreserved)
Project: Smartphone-based Volumetric Food Analysis and Glycemic Prediction in Diabetes
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Salary: ₹33,300 per month (including 30% HRA)
Last Date: 30 August 2026, 5:30 PM
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
About the Position
VIT Chennai invites applications for one Project Technical Staff-III position under an ICMR-funded research project titled “Smartphone-based volumetric food analysis and glycemic prediction in diabetes.”
The position is suitable for candidates with strong technical skills in mobile and web application development, Python programming, Large Language Models (LLMs), deep learning and model deployment. The selected candidate is also expected to register for a PhD at VIT Chennai.
Position Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | VIT Chennai |
| Position | Project Technical Staff-III |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Category | Unreserved |
| Funding Agency | ICMR |
| Project | Smartphone-based volumetric food analysis and glycemic prediction in diabetes |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹33,300 including 30% HRA |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years |
| Tenure | Initially 1 year |
| Extension | Up to another 1 year, subject to performance |
| Work Location | VIT Chennai |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 30 August 2026, 5:30 PM |
Essential Qualification
Candidates should possess:
- M.E./M.Tech. in:
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Related disciplines
Preferred Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- Mobile application development
- Web application development
- Python programming
- Deep Learning (DL) model development
- DL model deployment
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
Candidates are expected to register for PhD at VIT Chennai.
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be involved in:
- Developing mobile applications.
- Developing web-based applications.
- Developing and deploying deep learning models.
- Working with Python-based programming and AI technologies.
- Contributing to research activities related to smartphone-based food analysis and glycemic prediction.
- Supporting other technical requirements of the ICMR-funded project.
Tenure
The appointment will initially be for one year.
The tenure may be extended for another year, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
VIT Chennai reserves the right to discontinue the position with one month’s notice if performance is found unsatisfactory.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should send their detailed CV, limited to a maximum of 2 pages, by email.
The application should include:
- Updated CV
- Educational qualifications
- Details of relevant experience
- Scanned copies of experience certificates
- Marksheets from Class X onwards
- Other relevant supporting documents
Last Date: 30 August 2026 up to 5:30 PM
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email only.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Educational qualifications
- Relevant experience
- Shortlisting
- In-person interview at VIT Chennai
The interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by email.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Post Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 August 2026 |
| Closing Time | 5:30 PM |
| Interview | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
Address
VIT Chennai
Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road
Chennai – 600127
Tamil Nadu, India