Overview
Tamilnadu Forest Department – Project Nilgiri Tahr, Coimbatore has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Research Fellow (Code SRF-I) (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline – hard copy only by post before 20.11.2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Tamilnadu Forest Department – Project Nilgiri Tahr, Coimbatore
- Vacancies
- 1
- Advertisement No
- Notification No.02/2026 (C. No. 107/2023/PNT dt: 11.11.2026)
- Last date to apply
- 20.11.2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 20.11.2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM |
| 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 |
Important Links
Age Limit
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
How to Apply
• Get the prescribed application form: it is printed with the notification and can be downloaded from http://forests.tn.nic.in, https://tnprojectnilgiritahr.com/notification/ or https://www.aiwc.res.in/. • Fill in the form: post code, post, project name, notification number, category, addresses, date of birth and age as on 20.11.2026, academic record, fellowships received, employment held, publications, seminars, extracurricular activities and three referees with full postal address and phone number. • Affix a recent passport size photograph and sign the form. • Attach separate sheets for your biodata as a research worker (creative achievement) and for the national parks, sanctuaries and forest areas visited with a paragraph on your interest in wildlife conservation and research. • Enclose the self-attested copies listed below. • Send the hard copy only by post to: Project Director, Project Nilgiri Tahr, Bharathi Park Road, Coimbatore - 641 043. • Make sure the application is received by 20 November 2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM.
Important Instructions
• The application must be in the prescribed format and duly signed. • If wilful concealment, misrepresentation of facts or canvassing is found during verification of original documents or even after selection, the application will be rejected and due action will be taken. • The Project Director, Project Nilgiri Tahr, Coimbatore reserves the right to reject any candidate for incomplete information or for any other reason. • Applicants should be cautious of touts and agents who may cheat by making false promises of jobs; the Forest Department is not responsible for any loss from such dealings. • Contact email printed on the notice: [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Project Nilgiri Tahr Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date to Apply: 20.11.2026 (Friday) up to 5.00 PM; 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
What is the age limit?
30 years as on 20.11.2026 (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/BC and Women)