TANUVAS Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

TANUVAS Chennai is hiring 1 Project Assistant on a contract basis for a research project on lumpy skin disease and hemorrhagic septicaemia vaccine in cattle. If you have a graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Virology or Molecular Biology, you can attend the walk-in interview. The walk-in is on 2 June 2026 at 11:00 AM at Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai. Salary is Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated).

TANUVAS Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) has opened 1 Project Assistant position under the Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG) project titled "Development of dendritic cell-targeted combined vaccine against lumpy skin disease and hemorrhagic septicaemia in cattle". There is no written exam — selection is through walk-in interview. Freshers and post-graduates in veterinary or life sciences can apply.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must be a graduate in Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology or related disciplines from a recognised University

Desirable Qualification

• Post-graduate degree in any of the above subjects
• Knowledge of animal cell culture techniques, basic virology techniques, molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics

Original degree/provisional degree certificates must be produced at the time of interview. Candidates with only photocopies will not be allowed to attend.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• Age relaxation will be given as per rules

Salary

• You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 25,000 per month
• No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Screening and Shortlisting: All candidates will be screened before the interview
2. Written Test (if conducted): A written test may also be conducted before the interview
3. Walk-in Interview: Conducted on 2 June 2026 at 11:00 AM at Central University Laboratory, TANUVAS, Madhavaram
4. Document Verification: Original certificates will be verified on the spot

Decision of the Director, Centre for Animal Health Studies, TANUVAS will be final and binding.

How to Apply

1. This is a walk-in interview — no online application is required
2. Download the application format from tanuvas.ac.in
3. Fill in the typed application as per the prescribed format
4. Reach the venue at least 30 minutes before 11:00 AM on 2 June 2026
5. Carry your bio-data, original certificates and one set of self-attested copies of all educational/experience certificates
6. Bring a recent passport size photograph
7. Photo ID issued by State/Central Government is essential
8. Candidates in current employment must bring NOC from their employer

Venue: Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, TANUVAS, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai - 600051. No entry/registration after 10:30 AM.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 2 June 2026
• Reporting Time: 11:00 AM (no entry after 10:30 AM)
• Engagement Duration: 12 months, extendable for 2 more years (max 3 years)

• Assist the Principal Investigator in research work for the CMRG vaccine project
• Handle animal cell culture and routine virology lab work
• Carry out molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics analysis
• Maintain proper lab records and project documentation
• Help in preparing samples, reagents and experimental setups
• Support data collection, compilation and reporting for the project
• Follow lab safety protocols and biosafety guidelines