TANUVAS Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 110 Assistant Professor, Driver & KVK Posts

TANUVAS Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University has released two major notifications filling a total of 110 vacancies. These posts range from Assistant Professors for the university to various roles like Subject Matter Specialists (SMS), Drivers, Assistants, and Skilled Support Staff for ICAR-funded Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Interested candidates must apply offline by sending their application forms via post. The selection process varies by post, including written tests, skill tests, and interviews. Read the full article below to check your eligibility and download the application form.

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TANUVAS Recruitment 2026
Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	December 2025
Application Start Date	Started
Last Date to Receipt Application (KVK Posts)	12th January 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)
Last Date to Receipt Application (Asst. Professor)	19th January 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified later
Exam / Interview Date	To be notified later

Application Fee

(Fees must be paid via Demand Draft)

Category	Fee Amount
For Assistant Professor Posts:
General / OBC / Other State Candidates	₹ 1000/-
SC / ST Candidates	₹ 500/-
For KVK Posts (SMS, Driver, Assistant, etc.):
General / OBC	₹ 500/-
SC / ST Candidates	₹ 250/-
Payment Mode	Offline (Demand Draft drawn in favour of “The Finance Officer, TANUVAS, Chennai-51” payable at Chennai)

Age Limit Details

Criteria	Age Limit
Cut-off Date for Age Calculation	30.11.2025 (For KVK Posts)
Minimum Age (KVK Posts)	18 Years
Maximum Age (KVK Posts)	32 Years
Age for Assistant Professor	As per University/State Govt rules (Retirement age is 60 years)
Age Relaxation	Applicable as per Tamil Nadu Govt. rules for reserved categories.

TANUVAS Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Advertisement No.
Assistant Professor	50	02/2025
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)	24	01/2025
Programme Assistant (Computer/Lab)	08	01/2025
Farm Manager	04	01/2025
Assistant	04	01/2025
Stenographer Grade-III	04	01/2025
Driver	08	01/2025
Skilled Support Staff – I	08	01/2025
Total Vacancies	110 Posts

TANUVAS Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Details

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Assistant Professor	MVSc / Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with 55% Marks AND NET Qualified (or Ph.D.). Registration with Veterinary Council is mandatory for Vet subjects.
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)	Master’s Degree in the relevant subject (Animal Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Home Science, Fisheries) from a recognized University.
Programme Assistant (Computer)	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Application.
Programme Assistant (Lab Tech)	Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied subjects.
Farm Manager	Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied subjects.
Assistant	A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
Stenographer Grade-III	12th Class Pass. Must pass Dictation test (80 wpm for 10 min) and Transcription test on computer.
Driver	Matriculation (10th) Pass + Valid Driving License + Experience desirable.
Skilled Support Staff – I	Matriculation (10th) Pass OR ITI Pass.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Post	Category Breakdown (Brief)
Assistant Professor	GT, BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC (Includes Women & Backlog vacancies). See notification for subject-wise break up.
KVK Posts	Distributed among GT, SC(A), MBC/DC, and BC. Priority given to Destitute Widows, Tamil Medium, etc., in specific turns.

State-Wise Vacancy Details

Location	Details
Job Location	Tamil Nadu (KVKs in Kancheepuram, Sivaganga, Namakkal, Kallakurichi & University Campus).
Who Can Apply?	Candidates from All India can apply. (Other State candidates will be treated under General Turn/GT).

Important Documents Required

Document Name	Remarks
Educational Certificates	SSLC, HSC, UG, PG, NET, Ph.D. (Self-attested copies).
Community Certificate	Required for claiming reservation (SC/ST/BC/MBC).
Driving License	Only for Driver posts.
Experience Certificate	If applicable (For driver, SMS, or teaching exp).
Registration Certificate	Veterinary Council Registration (For Vet teaching posts).
Photo	Recent passport-size color photo affixed on the form.
Demand Draft	Original DD for the fee.

TANUVAS Recruitment 2026
Syllabus Overview

Post Type	Syllabus / Test Content
Technical Posts (Asst/Farm Manager)	Written test based on Degree standard MCQs.
Stenographer	Written test (HSC standard MCQs) + Proficiency Test (Dictation & Transcription).
Driver	Proficiency / Practical Skill Test (Driving).
Skilled Support Staff	Proficiency / Skill Test.
Assistant Professor	Selection based on Academic Score, Research Publications, and Interview performance.

Exam Pattern

Component	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline / Physical Test.
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for written tests.
Skill Test	Practical driving for Drivers; Typing/Shorthand for Stenographers.
Language	English / Tamil (Local vernacular knowledge is essential for KVK posts).

Selection Process

Post	Stages
Assistant Professor	Shortlisting based on qualifications -> Personal Interview.
KVK Staff (Assistant, SMS, etc.)	Written Test -> Interview.
Driver / Support Staff	Skill Test / Proficiency Test -> Interview.

TANUVAS Recruitment 2026
Salary Details

Post Name	Pay Matrix Level	Salary Scale
Assistant Professor	Level 10	₹ 57,700/- + Allowances
Subject Matter Specialist	Level 10	₹ 56,100 – 1,77,500/-
Prog. Asst / Farm Manager / Assistant	Level 6	₹ 35,400 – 1,12,400/-
Stenographer Grade-III	Level 4	₹ 25,500 – 81,100/-
Driver	Level 3	₹ 21,700 – 69,100/-
Skilled Support Staff	Level 1	₹ 18,000 – 56,900/-

How to Apply

Step	Action
1. Download Application	Download the specific Application Form (Separate for Asst. Prof and KVK posts) from the links below.
2. Fill the Form	Fill in the details manually in Block Letters. Paste your passport-size photo.
3. Prepare Demand Draft	Go to the bank and make a DD in favour of “The Finance Officer, TANUVAS, Chennai-51” payable at Chennai.
4. Attach Documents	Staple self-attested copies of all your mark sheets, certificates, and ID proof.
5. Envelope Superscription	Write on the envelope: “Application for the post of [Name of Post]”.
6. Send via Post (KVK Posts)	Send to: The Director of Extension Education, TANUVAS, Skill Development Centre Building, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai-600 051.
7. Send via Post (Asst. Prof)	Send to: The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai-600 051.

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