TNAU Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Walk-in 16 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for 2 contractual posts — Research Associate and Food Analyst. TNAU Recruitment 2026 supports the university's ongoing agricultural research work, with the walk-in scheduled for 16 September 2026 at the designated TNAU venue in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Candidates holding a Ph.D. in Agriculture, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Environmental Science can attend for Research Associate, while candidates with a Post Graduate degree in a relevant science course and demonstrated analytical skills can attend for Food Analyst. Selected candidates will support agricultural and food-science research at TNAU, with the Research Associate contributing to project-level research design and analysis and the Food Analyst handling laboratory testing and quality assessment work. Selection is through a direct Walk-in Interview — there is no separate written test for either post. Salary for TNAU Recruitment 2026 is a NET-linked scale for Research Associate, rising from ₹58,000 per month in year one to ₹67,000 per month in year three, while Food Analyst carries a consolidated ₹27,000 per month, both on a contractual basis with no application fee for any category. Candidates for TNAU Recruitment 2026 must report directly to the walk-in venue on 16 September 2026, carrying all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates where applicable. Candidates must read the complete official notification at tnau.ac.in before attending, and should reach the venue well before the scheduled reporting time to complete registration formalities. TNAU is one of India's leading state agricultural universities, and both positions are tied to active sponsored research projects rather than permanent university posts, so candidates should confirm the specific project, funding agency and tenure directly at the interview.

Research Associate: Ph.D. in Agriculture/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Environmental Science. Food Analyst: Post Graduate degree in a relevant science course with analytical skills.

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Research Associate (1 post) — Ph.D. in Agriculture, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Environmental Science from a recognised university Food Analyst (1 post) — Post Graduate degree in a relevant science course with demonstrated analytical skills Engagement basis — Contractual, project-linked positions at TNAU No application fee for any category Selection is through a direct Walk-in Interview — no written test stage Research Associate salary follows a NET-linked, year-wise scale (₹58,000 to ₹67,000 per month over 3 years); Food Analyst carries a flat consolidated stipend Candidates should carry all original documents plus one set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates and experience certificates (where applicable) — to the walk-in interview TNAU is one of India's leading state agricultural universities, and both posts support active sponsored research projects at its Coimbatore campus rather than teaching or administrative roles Candidates should confirm the specific sponsored project, funding agency and exact tenure directly from the official notification or at the interview, since project-linked posts vary by funding cycle

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Research Associate: ₹58,000 (Year 1) – ₹61,000 (Year 2) – ₹67,000 (Year 3) per month, NET-qualified Food Analyst: ₹27,000 per month

1. Read the official TNAU notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview.
2. Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen post — Research Associate or Food Analyst.
3. Report to the designated TNAU walk-in venue in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 16 September 2026, as per the reporting time in the notification.
4. Carry all original documents along with one full set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates where applicable.
5. Bring the duly filled application form if required, as specified in the notification.
6. Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission during registration.
7. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities before the interview.
8. Attend the direct Walk-in Interview; there is no separate written examination stage for either post.