TNAU Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Walk-in Dates
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has announced a recruitment drive for the year 2026, inviting applications for 06 vacancies in various temporary/contractual roles. This recruitment is specifically for the positions of Technical Assistant, Contractual Worker, and Teaching Assistant.
This is a Direct Recruitment process based on a Walk-in Interview. There is no written examination for these posts. Candidates with educational qualifications ranging from Diploma to Ph.D. are eligible to attend the interview on the specified dates at the university campus in Coimbatore or Thanjavur.
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) |
| Post Name(s) | Technical Assistant, Contractual Worker, Teaching Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 06 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Job Type | Contractual / Temporary |
| Official Website | https://tnau.ac.in/ |
The vacancies are distributed across specific projects and locations. Candidates are advised to check the project details carefully before attending the interview.
| Post Name / Project | No of Posts | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Bio-Efficacy of Priv Bio-Stimulants on productivity of Tomato and Chilli | 01 | Thanjavur |
| Contractual Worker – FMC Funds | 01 | Coimbatore |
| Teaching Assistant – Food Processing and Food Engineering / Farm Machinery / Power and Soil / Water Conservation | 02 | Coimbatore |
| Teaching Assistant – Food Process Engineering / Renewable Energy | 02 | Coimbatore |
| Post Name | Salary / Stipend |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Tomato & Chilli) | Rs. 20,000/- Per Month |
| Contractual Worker (FMC Funds) | Rs. 16,000/- Per Month (with EPF+ESIC) |
| Teaching Assistant (Food Processing / Farm Machinery etc.) | Rs. 55,000/- p.m. (with NET) Rs. 45,000/- p.m. (without NET) |
| Teaching Assistant (Food Process Engineering / Renewable Energy) | Rs. 42,000/- p.m. (with NET) Rs. 40,000/- p.m. (without NET) |
Post-wise educational requirements are listed below:
Age limit is determined as per project norms. Generally, the upper age limit is restricted to 40 years. However, candidates should verify specific age requirements for their respective projects during the interview.
The selection for TNAU Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through the following stages:
There is no mention of an application fee in the provided text. Candidates are advised to check the official notification PDF for any fee requirements.
Candidates wishing to apply must attend the Walk-in Interview with the required documents. Follow these steps:
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Interview for Technical Assistant | 24.02.2026, 09:00 AM |
| Interview for Contractual Worker | 26.02.2026, 09:30 AM |
| Interview for Teaching Assistant | 02.03.2026, 09:30 AM |
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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TNAU Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Walk-in Dates
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Coimbatore | 2nd March, 2026 | View Details |
| Job Details | Closing Date |
|---|---|
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Young Professional and Various Posts
( 09 Posts) Posts • -, Coimbatore
|
11th December 2025 |
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Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Technical Assistant
( 03 Posts) Posts • -, Thanjavur
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20th November 2025 |
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Technical Assistant (TA)
( 03 Posts) Posts • -, Tiruvarur
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2nd May 2025 |
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) was established as an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Tamil Nadu, in the year 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore. In 1920 it was affiliated to Madras University. TNAU assumed full responsibilities of Agricultural Education and Research and supported the State Agricultural Department by delivering research products. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore and Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai formed the nucleus of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University while it was established in 1971.
TNAU offers courses in B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.E.(Agriculture), B.Sc.(Home Science), B.Sc.(Forestry), B.Sc.(Horticulture), B.Sc.(Forestry), B.E.(Agriculture), B.Sc.(Agriculture), B.Tech.(Food Process Engineering), B.Tech.(Agricultural Biotechnology), B.Tech.(Horticulture), B.Tech.(Energy and Environmental Engineering), B.Tech.(Bioinformatics), B.Tech.(Agricultural Information Technology) and B.S.(Agribusiness Management).
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University recruitment offers great career opportunities for several posts such as Technical Assistant, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Teaching Assistant, Computer Assistant.
Interested candidates can pursue courses in Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture, M.Sc. (Agricultural Microbiology) with NET Qualification, B.Tech. (Agricultural Information Technology) for a great career at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.