TANUVAS Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) is hiring 1 Project Assistant at the Department of Livestock Products Technology (Meat Science), Madras Veterinary College, Chennai. TANUVAS has issued a corrigendum changing the walk-in interview date from 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Graduates in Veterinary Sciences, Food Technology, Poultry Technology, Biotechnology, Food and Nutrition or related disciplines can attend. Salary is Rs. 25,000 per month on a consolidated basis.

TANUVAS Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

TANUVAS, through Madras Veterinary College, is recruiting a Project Assistant for the CMRG-funded project on budget-friendly balanced pet food from slaughterhouse waste for community dogs. This is a temporary and contractual project post, linked to the duration and requirements of the project. The official corrigendum keeps the vacancy count unchanged at one post, but updates the interview date and expands the eligible qualification list.

Corrigendum Changes

• Interview date changed: The walk-in interview has been revised from 12 June 2026 to 22 June 2026.
• Essential qualification expanded: Biotechnology and Food and Nutrition related qualifications are now included along with Veterinary Sciences, Food Technology and Poultry Technology.
• Desirable qualification expanded: Postgraduate qualifications in Biotechnology and Food Science and Nutrition are now included.
• Vacancy unchanged: The post remains 1 Project Assistant.
• Salary and age unchanged: Salary remains Rs. 25,000 per month, and the age limit remains 21 to 45 years with relaxation as per rules.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You can apply if you are a graduate in Veterinary Sciences, Food Technology, Poultry Technology, B.Sc. Food and Nutrition (4-year course), B.Sc. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics (4-year course), B.Tech. Biotechnology, or a related discipline from a recognised university or equivalent institution.

Desirable Qualification

• A postgraduate degree in Veterinary Sciences, Food Technology, Poultry Technology, Biotechnology, Food Science and Nutrition, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Knowledge of waste disposal, slaughterhouse by-products utilisation, product development, nutritional quality evaluation and sensory quality evaluation is desirable.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Salary

• Selected candidate will get Rs. 25,000 per month as consolidated remuneration.
• No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid.

Duration of Engagement

• The initial engagement is for 12 months.
• It can be extended for one more year based on requirement and performance.
• The maximum duration will not go beyond two years.

Selection Process

Selection will be through a walk-in process at Madras Veterinary College. Candidates must bring original documents for verification.

1. Screening and Shortlisting: Candidates attending the walk-in may be screened and shortlisted before interview.
2. Written Test, if conducted: TANUVAS may conduct a written test before interview.
3. Walk-in Interview: The revised interview date is 22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM.
4. Document Verification: Original degree/provisional degree certificate, mark sheets and experience certificate, if any, must be produced.

How to Apply

1. Prepare the prescribed bio-data/application form for the Project Assistant post.
2. Attach one set of self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, degree/provisional degree certificate, experience certificate if any, and one recent passport-size photograph.
3. Bring all original certificates for verification.
4. Report to the Department of Livestock Products Technology (Meat Science), Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007 on 22 June 2026.
5. Be present at least 30 minutes before the scheduled interview time. No entry or registration will be allowed after 10:30 AM.
6. If you are already employed, bring a No Objection Certificate from your employer.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates

• Corrigendum Date: 09 June 2026
• Old Walk-in Interview Date: 12 June 2026
• Revised Walk-in Interview Date: 22 June 2026
• Interview Time: 11:00 AM
• Entry/Registration Closes: 10:30 AM
• Venue: Department of Livestock Products Technology (Meat Science), Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007

• Work on the CMRG-funded project on balanced pet food from slaughterhouse waste under the Principal Investigator
• Handle slaughterhouse by-product collection, processing, and waste utilisation experiments
• Develop and evaluate budget-friendly pet food formulations for community dogs
• Conduct nutritional analysis and sensory quality evaluation of developed products
• Maintain lab records, sample logs, and inventory of raw materials and reagents
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and data sheets for project review meetings
• Assist in drafting research papers and supporting the PI in routine project activities