TANUVAS Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

TANUVAS is hiring 1 Project Assistant at the Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem under a Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG) funded project. If you are a graduate in Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related fields, you can apply by post. The last date to send your application is 9 June 2026. Upper age limit is 40 years and the salary is a consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month.

TANUVAS Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) has invited applications for 1 Project Assistant post at the Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem - 636 112. The position is part of the CMRG-funded project on Development of Latex agglutination test kit using recombinant protein for the detection of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae antibodies in Small ruminants. Shortlisted candidates will face a written exam followed by an interview at the Salem campus.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: You must be a graduate in Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related disciplines from a recognised university or equivalent.
• Desirable: Knowledge of basic bacteriological culture techniques, molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 40 years
• Age relaxation as per ASRR, TANUVAS norms

Salary

• Consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000 per month
• No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid
• The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project

Selection Process

Selection will happen in two stages:

1. Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test
2. Interview: Held on 10 June 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem

No TA/DA will be paid for the written exam or interview. Mere attendance does not guarantee selection — final selection is on merit.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from tanuvas.ac.in (Vacancies section).
2. Fill in the prescribed application form with all your details.
3. Attach supporting documents — proofs of age, qualifications, photo ID, publications and experience certificates.
4. Send the completed application by post to: The Principal Investigator, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem - 636 112.
5. Make sure your application reaches by the cutoff date.
6. If you are already employed, attach a No Objection Letter from your current employer.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Receive Application: 9 June 2026
• Written Exam and Interview: 10 June 2026 at 10:00 AM

• Assist in the development of a latex agglutination test kit using recombinant protein
• Handle basic bacteriological culture techniques in the project laboratory
• Perform molecular biology techniques relevant to Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae research
• Work with bioinformatics tools to analyse research data
• Maintain laboratory records, reagents and sample inventories
• Support detection of antibodies in small ruminants through serological tests
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to research publications under the Principal Investigator