TNUAVC Recruitment 2026 — 36 Posts (Drone Pilot & More), Apply Offline by 18 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation (TNUAVC), Government of Tamil Nadu, has released TNUAVC Recruitment 2026 for 36 posts across 10 job profiles, all based in Chennai. This state government job invites candidates with post-specific qualifications ranging from 10th pass/relevant experience for support roles up to a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Management combined with DGCA-recognised drone certifications for technical and supervisory roles. Selected candidates under TNUAVC Recruitment 2026 will work across drone operations and support functions, covering roles such as Drone Pilot, Drone Co-Pilot, RPTO Instructor, RPTO Supervisor, Supervisor, Tender Executive, Car Driver, Cook, Cook Helper, and House Keeping. Drone Pilot requires a valid DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC); RPTO Instructor requires DGCA certification with 1+ years' training experience; RPTO Supervisor requires a Bachelor's Degree with a DGCA-recognised Remote Pilot Instructor course and 2-3 years' aviation/drone industry experience; Tender Executive requires a Bachelor's Degree with 2-5 years' tender management/procurement experience. The selection process for TNUAVC Recruitment 2026 consists of short listing of applications followed by an interview, with no written examination. The TNUAVC Recruitment 2026 offline application process is open from 19 August 2026 to 18 September 2026 (5:00 PM), submitted by post/in person or by emailing scanned copies to the Corporation. No application fee is mentioned in the available sources. Candidates must read the complete official TNUAVC notification PDF before applying, since fee, age limit, salary, and reservation details are not fully specified in this notice and educational/experience requirements differ meaningfully across all 10 posts.

• Drone Pilot: Valid DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC). Experience operating multirotor and fixed-wing drones preferred. Knowledge of drone mapping software, flight planning applications, maintenance and troubleshooting is an added advantage.
• Drone Co-Pilot: Certification in drone operations or a relevant technical qualification preferred. Basic knowledge of drone systems and field operations required. Freshers with a strong interest in drone technology may also apply.
• Car Driver: Valid LMV Driving License with a good driving record. Knowledge of routes, highways, traffic regulations, and basic vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Cook Helper: Prior experience in kitchen/catering assistance preferred. Basic hygiene and cleanliness knowledge required; must be physically fit for kitchen-related work.
• Tender Executive: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Administration, Commerce, or any recognized discipline. Preferably 2-5 years' experience in tender management, procurement, Government/PSU/e-Procurement tenders, and bid documentation.
• RPTO Instructor: DGCA-certified Drone Pilot with 1+ years' experience in drone piloting or training. Strong technical knowledge of UAV operations required.
• Supervisor: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in a relevant field. Experience in control room operations, monitoring, or supervision preferred, with good communication and coordination skills.
• Cook: Experience cooking for offices, hostels, institutions, or catering services preferred. Knowledge of South Indian and North Indian cooking, hygiene, and kitchen management desirable.
• House Keeping: Prior experience in housekeeping or office maintenance preferred. Knowledge of cleaning methods and hygiene practices required.
• RPTO Supervisor: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or any recognized discipline (Aerospace/Aviation/Electronics/Mechanical background preferred). Should have completed a DGCA-recognised Remote Pilot Instructor course or be familiar with RPTO procedures, with knowledge of DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR). Around 2-3 years' experience in the aviation/drone industry or a similar supervisory role is preferred.

Not specified in this short notification — age limit details are not fully provided in the available sources; candidates should refer to the full official notification for exact age criteria.

• Drone Pilot/Co-Pilot: Valid DGCA RPC or relevant certification/technical qualification
• Car Driver: Valid LMV Driving License
• Cook/Cook Helper/House Keeping: Relevant prior experience preferred; physically fit
• Tender Executive: Bachelor's Degree + 2-5 years' tender/procurement experience
• RPTO Instructor: DGCA-certified Drone Pilot + 1+ years' training experience
• Supervisor: Bachelor's/Diploma + control room/supervision experience
• RPTO Supervisor: Bachelor's Degree + DGCA RPI course + 2-3 years' aviation/drone experience
• Age limit, fee, salary, and reservation details not fully specified in this short notice — refer to full official notification
• All 36 posts are based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

No application fee is mentioned in the available sources for any category.

Not specified in this short notification — salary/pay scale details are not fully provided in the available sources; candidates should refer to the full official notification for exact remuneration by post.

1. Visit the official website www.tnuavcorp.com
2. Go to the Careers page and download the official recruitment notification and prescribed application form
3. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details
4. Attach all required documents and enclosures along with the completed application
5. Submit the application either by Post/In Person, or by emailing scanned copies of the completed application to the Corporation
6. For offline (postal/in-person) submission, send the application to: The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation, Employment Exchange Office, 42, Alandur Rd, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600032
7. Ensure the application reaches the concerned authority on or before 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM
8. Keep a copy of the submitted application and all enclosed documents for future reference