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TNAU Young Professional/SRF/JRF/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 12 Posts, Walk-in (Tamil Nadu)

📍 Tamil NaduTamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) — State Agricultural University, Govt. of Tamil NaduState Govt Jobs
Updated 26 Aug 2026by GovtJobs.io TeamOfficially Verified
Application Mode -Walk-in Interview
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

  1. Walk-in Interview

    28 Aug 2026

  2. Walk-in Interview

    01 Sept 2026

  3. Walk-in Interview

    03 Sept 2026

  4. 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

  1. Read the official TNAU notification carefully before attending any of the three walk-in interview dates
  2. 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
  3. Prepare original documents for age proof, educational qualification, and experience certificates, along with self-attested photocopies
  4. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready for submission at the venue
  5. Verify the exact walk-in venue address directly with TNAU before travelling, since the specific address was not detailed in the available source
  6. Report to the walk-in interview venue well before the reporting time on your applicable date
  7. Complete on-site registration formalities before the interview begins
  8. Attend the walk-in interview and produce all original documents for verification
  9. Carry a duly filled application form if one is specified in the official notification
  10. Retain photocopies of all submitted documents for future reference

Selection Process

  • Walk-in Interview

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Young Professional I1
Senior Research Fellow3
Junior Research Fellow6
Technical Assistant (Field)2

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNil
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is TNAU Young Professional I/SRF/JRF/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?+
TNAU Young Professional I/SRF/JRF/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a walk-in recruitment drive by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to fill 12 project-based vacancies across four post types, with walk-in interviews spread over three dates in August and September 2026.
2. How many vacancies are available in TNAU Recruitment 2026?+
A total of 12 vacancies are available: 1 Young Professional I, 3 Senior Research Fellow, 6 Junior Research Fellow, and 2 Technical Assistant (Field) posts.
3. When are the TNAU walk-in interviews scheduled?+
The walk-in interviews for TNAU Recruitment 2026 are scheduled on 28 August 2026, 01 September 2026, and 03 September 2026, with the specific date depending on the post applied for.
4. What is the qualification required for TNAU Recruitment 2026?+
Qualifications vary by post: a four-year B.Sc. (Agriculture) for Young Professional I, M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology or allied subjects for Senior Research Fellow, a four-year B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture) for Junior Research Fellow, and a Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture for Technical Assistant (Field).
5. What is the salary for TNAU Recruitment 2026 posts?+
Salary ranges from ₹20,000 per month for Technical Assistant (Field) to ₹42,000 per month for Senior Research Fellow in the third year, with Young Professional I and Junior Research Fellow at ₹30,000 per month.
6. Is there an application fee for TNAU Recruitment 2026?+
No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category of candidates for TNAU Recruitment 2026.
7. What is the selection process for TNAU Recruitment 2026?+
Selection for TNAU Recruitment 2026 is entirely through walk-in interviews, with no written examination for any of the four post types.
8. What is the job type for TNAU Recruitment 2026 posts?+
All posts under TNAU Recruitment 2026 — Young Professional I, Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, and Technical Assistant (Field) — are contractual, tied to specific ongoing research projects.
9. Where can I find the exact venue and advertisement details for TNAU Recruitment 2026?+
Candidates should confirm the exact walk-in venue, timing, and advertisement reference directly with TNAU, since a single consolidated notification PDF with these specifics was not available at the time this listing was compiled.
10. Is there an age limit for TNAU Recruitment 2026?+
The age limit is not specified in the available source information for this recruitment; candidates should confirm directly with TNAU before attending the walk-in interview.

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