One Senior Research Fellow post on a contractual basis, purely temporary, at a consolidated pay of Rs.35,000 per month, is open under Project Nilgiri Tahr of the Tamilnadu Forest Department, Coimbatore (Notification No.02/2026). The post needs an M.Sc. (or M.V.Sc./B.V.Sc. with the listed diploma) in wildlife or a related subject plus at least one year of research experience, and is open to Indian nationals only. Applications must be sent in hard copy only by post and must be received by 20 November 2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tamilnadu Forest Department – Project Nilgiri Tahr, Coimbatore |
| Advertisement No. | Notification No.02/2026 (C. No. 107/2023/PNT dt: 11.11.2026) |
| Project | Project Nilgiri Tahr |
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow (Code SRF-I) |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Consolidated pay of Rs.35,000/- per month |
| Age Limit | 30 years as on 20.11.2026 (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/BC and Women) |
| Job Location | Entire Nilgiri Tahr habitat across Tamil Nadu state |
| Application Mode | Offline – hard copy only by post |
| Last Date to Apply | 20.11.2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
Project Nilgiri Tahr is a project of the Tamilnadu Forest Department with its office at Forest campus, Coimbatore. According to the notice, the Project Nilgiri Tahr office in Coimbatore serves as the nodal office for implementing the activities of the project. The Senior Research Fellow will carry out Nilgiri Tahr project work in the entire Nilgiri Tahr habitat across Tamil Nadu state.
Minimum one year of research experience in wildlife management, translocation of wild life, spatial data analysis, GIS experience, research in wildlife, field works, publication of research and management plan preparation.
The maximum age limit for Senior Research Fellow is 30 years as on 20 November 2026. The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/BC and Women category, as per Government of Tamil Nadu norms. Candidates seeking relaxation must enclose a community certificate.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC | Up to 5 years |
| Women | Up to 5 years |
The post is open to Indian nationals only.
Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility of the post.
The Senior Research Fellow gets a consolidated pay of Rs.35,000/- per month. The engagement is on a contractual basis and the position is purely on a temporary basis. The length of the contract is not specified in the notice. Selected candidates are expected to join immediately, as the project has very strict timelines.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The date and time of the interview will be intimated individually by email to the shortlisted candidates, and the interview will be in either online or physical mode. The Forest Department will not provide accommodation, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. When candidates score equivalent marks, the senior person in terms of date of birth will be given priority.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date (C. No. 107/2023/PNT) | 11.11.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 20.11.2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM |
| Personal interview | To be intimated by email to shortlisted candidates |
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Nilgiri Tahr SRF Application Form | Prescribed application form |
| Official Notification PDF (No.02/2026) | Full notice with Annexure I |
| Project Nilgiri Tahr Official Website | www.tnprojectnilgiritahr.com |
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