Verified from official source on 26 Aug 2026
TNAU Young Professional/SRF/JRF/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 12 Posts, Walk-in (Tamil Nadu)

- Total Posts
- 12
- Minimum Qualification
- Graduate
Overview
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has released TNAU Young Professional I/SRF/JRF/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 12 project-based vacancies. TNAU is Tamil Nadu's premier state agricultural university, and this walk-in drive spans four post types — Young Professional I, Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, and Technical Assistant (Field) — across its various agricultural research projects. Candidates with a four-year Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture, an M.Sc. in Plant Pathology, Horticulture, or Biotechnology, or a Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture are eligible to attend the walk-in interviews for these TNAU government job vacancies in Tamil Nadu. Selected Young Professional I, Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, and Technical Assistant candidates will support TNAU's ongoing agricultural research projects in their respective specialisations. The selection process for TNAU Recruitment 2026 is entirely through walk-in interviews — there is no written examination for any of the four post types. The salary for TNAU Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹20,000 per month for Technical Assistant (Field) up to ₹42,000 per month for Senior Research Fellow candidates in their third year, on a contractual basis tied to the specific research project. TNAU's walk-in interviews for this recruitment are scheduled across three dates: 28 August 2026, 01 September 2026, and 03 September 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official TNAU notification before attending, and are strongly advised to independently confirm the exact venue, timing, and post-wise advertisement reference directly with TNAU, since the source notification for this listing did not carry a specific advertisement number or a direct notification PDF link — only a link to TNAU's general job-opportunities listing page.
Qualification
- Young Professional I: Four-year Bachelor's Degree, B.Sc. (Agriculture)
- Senior Research Fellow (first listing): M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology
- Senior Research Fellow (second listing): M.Sc. (Horticulture), or M.Sc. (Agri) in Biotechnology, or M.Sc. (Agri) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Junior Research Fellow: Four-year Bachelor's Degree, B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture)
- Technical Assistant (Field): Diploma in the required field (Agriculture/Horticulture)
Age Limit
- Not specified in the source notification — candidates should confirm directly with TNAU or the official notification
Eligibility
- Young Professional I: Four-year Bachelor's Degree, B.Sc. (Agriculture)
- Senior Research Fellow: M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Biotechnology, or Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (specific requirement varies by listing)
- Junior Research Fellow: Four-year Bachelor's Degree, B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture)
- Technical Assistant (Field): Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture
- Age limit not specified in the source notification — confirm directly with TNAU
- No application fee applicable for this recruitment
Important Dates
Walk-in Interview
28 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview
01 Sept 2026
Walk-in Interview
03 Sept 2026
Last Date to Apply
03 Sept 2026
Application Fee
No application fee applicable for this recruitment.
Salary
- Young Professional I: ₹30,000/month
- Senior Research Fellow: ₹37,000/month (first two years), ₹42,000/month (third year); or ₹31,000/month depending on the specific listing
- Junior Research Fellow: ₹30,000/month
- Technical Assistant (Field): ₹20,000/month or ₹23,000/month
How to Apply
- Read the official TNAU notification carefully before attending any of the three walk-in interview dates
- Confirm which specific post and walk-in date applies to your qualification, since TNAU has not published a single consolidated notification PDF for this listing
- Prepare original documents for age proof, educational qualification, and experience certificates, along with self-attested photocopies
- Keep extra passport-size photographs ready for submission at the venue
- Verify the exact walk-in venue address directly with TNAU before travelling, since the specific address was not detailed in the available source
- Report to the walk-in interview venue well before the reporting time on your applicable date
- Complete on-site registration formalities before the interview begins
- Attend the walk-in interview and produce all original documents for verification
- Carry a duly filled application form if one is specified in the official notification
- Retain photocopies of all submitted documents for future reference
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Young Professional I | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 3 |
| Junior Research Fellow | 6 |
| Technical Assistant (Field) | 2 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil |
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