TNFWCCB Recruitment 2026 — 12 Posts, Apply Online by 19 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (TNFWCCB), under the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, has released TNFWCCB Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 01/2026 for 12 government job vacancies spanning nine categories — Cyber Forensics Analyst, Data Analyst, Legal Officer, GIS Expert, Training Coordinator, Community Outreach Officer, Toll Free Operator, Data Entry Operator, and Green Fellow. TNFWCCB is Tamil Nadu's dedicated agency for combating wildlife crime, and this drive is a distinctive opportunity for specialists in cyber forensics, data science, law, and conservation to support the Bureau's headquarters in Chennai. Selected candidates will work out of the Office of the Conservator of Forests and Director in Chennai, supporting wildlife crime investigation, legal casework, data analysis, GIS mapping, and public outreach functions across Tamil Nadu. The selection process for TNFWCCB Recruitment 2026 involves shortlisting based on qualification, experience and suitability for the post, followed by a Practical Skill Assessment where applicable and a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates. Monthly consolidated pay ranges from ₹22,020 for Toll Free Operator and Data Entry Operator posts up to ₹75,000 for the GIS Expert position, with all 12 posts purely temporary and contractual for one year, subject to assessment and extension at the Bureau's discretion. The TNFWCCB 2026 online application is available at tnfwccb.com/recruitment/login/, with applications accepted online only through the official TNFWCCB portal. The last date to apply for TNFWCCB Recruitment 2026 is 19 September 2026 at 05:00 PM. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official TNFWCCB notification carefully before applying, since only one application per position is permitted and a separate application must be submitted for each position a candidate wishes to be considered for.

• Cyber Forensics Analyst — CFA-01, CFA-02 (2 posts): M.Tech/M.E. or M.Sc. in Cyber Forensics/Digital Forensics/Cyber Security from a recognised University. CFA-01 requires minimum 2 years relevant professional experience; CFA-02 requires minimum 3 years. Both require proficiency in Cellebrite Inseyets/UFED and C5 CDR Analyzer, with knowledge of mobile, computer, network and cloud forensics
• Data Analyst — DA-01, DA-02 (2 posts): Graduation in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Mathematics with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognised university, plus specialised course completion in Data Analysis
• Legal Officer, Young Professional-II (1 post): Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B./B.L.) from a University recognised by the Bar Council of India, enrolment as an Advocate with a State Bar Council, and minimum 2 years professional experience in legal practice or research
• GIS Expert (1 post): Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography, Geo-informatics, Remote Sensing & Forestry, or a related discipline, plus minimum 2 years relevant experience in GIS, spatial analysis, or mapping
• Training Coordinator (1 post): Master's Degree in Wildlife Science, Forestry, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science, Life Science, Social Science, Management or related disciplines, with training coordination or capacity-building experience
• Community Outreach Officer (1 post): Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Rural Development, Mass Communication, Journalism, Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, or Forestry, with community outreach experience
• Toll Free Operator (1 post) & Data Entry Operator (2 posts): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline plus a Diploma/Certificate in Computer Applications, with helpline/call centre or data entry experience
• Green Fellow (1 post): Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Climate Change, Agriculture, or related disciplines, OR an Undergraduate degree with minimum 2 years active field experience

• Cyber Forensics Analyst (CFA-01/CFA-02) & Legal Officer (Young Professional-II): 40 years
• Data Analyst, GIS Expert, Training Coordinator, Community Outreach Officer, Toll Free Operator, Data Entry Operator, Green Fellow: 35 years
• No age relaxation for reserved categories mentioned in the official notification

• Post-specific qualification ranging from Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Data Entry Operator, Toll Free Operator) to specialised postgraduate/professional degrees in Cyber Forensics, Data Science, Law, GIS, Wildlife Science, or Environmental Science — see Qualification field for full post-wise breakdown
• Age limit 35 to 40 years depending on post — see Age Limit field
• Nature of engagement: Purely temporary and contractual for one year, subject to assessment and extension
• No application fee and no reservation details specified in the official notification
• Only one application per position permitted; a separate application must be filed for each position a candidate wishes to be considered for
• Interview date, time and venue communicated individually by email to shortlisted candidates only; the Bureau's toll-free number 1800 599 7699 is available to report any fraudulent recruitment practices

No application fee — the official notification states the selection process is transparent and completely free of cost for all categories

• Cyber Forensics Analyst: ₹60,000/- per month
• Data Analyst: ₹50,000/- per month
• Legal Officer (Young Professional-II): ₹45,000/- per month
• GIS Expert: ₹75,000/- per month
• Training Coordinator: ₹60,000/- per month
• Community Outreach Officer: ₹50,000/- per month
• Toll Free Operator & Data Entry Operator: ₹22,020/- per month
• Green Fellow: ₹65,000/- per month

1. Keep ready a valid email ID, mobile number, and Aadhaar number before starting the application
2. Prepare a scanned recent passport-size photograph and signature
3. Keep self-attested scanned copies (PDF preferred, DigiLocker or e-issued where available) of all certificates and mark sheets for every qualification and experience claimed
4. Visit the TNFWCCB recruitment portal at tnfwccb.com/recruitment/login/ and sign in with your email address to receive a one-time password (OTP)
5. Complete the application form with all required details and upload supporting documents against each entry
6. Accept the terms and conditions before final submission
7. Submit the application — once submitted, the application is final and cannot be edited
8. Note the application number generated and retain a printout for your records
9. Check application status periodically by signing in with the same email address on the portal
10. If shortlisted, download the interview call letter from the same portal once notified by email