Project Nilgiri Tahr Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Project Nilgiri Tahr is a project of the Tamilnadu Forest Department with its office at Forest campus, Coimbatore. According to the notice, the Project Nilgiri Tahr office in Coimbatore serves as the nodal office for implementing the activities of the project. The Senior Research Fellow will carry out Nilgiri Tahr project work in the entire Nilgiri Tahr habitat across Tamil Nadu state.

M.Sc. Degree in Wildlife biology/Wildlife science/Wildlife studies/Wildlife ecology/Zoology/Forestry/Wildlife biology and conservation/Wildlife conservation action/M.V.Sc. in Wildlife science, or M.Sc. degree in Botany/Life science/Environmental science/Ornithology with Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management, or B.V.Sc. degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management or a Postgraduate Diploma in Wild Animal Disease Management. Minimum one year of research experience in wildlife management, translocation of wild life, spatial data analysis, GIS experience, research in wildlife, field works, publication of research and management plan preparation. A proven record of 01 published research article in a peer-reviewed journal. Knowledge of R and other related statistical software. Good oral presentation and writing skills. Very good physical endurance and the

The Senior Research Fellow gets a consolidated pay of Rs.35,000/- per month. The engagement is on a contractual basis and the position is purely on a temporary basis. The length of the contract is not specified in the notice. Selected candidates are expected to join immediately, as the project has very strict timelines.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The date and time of the interview will be intimated individually by email to the shortlisted candidates, and the interview will be in either online or physical mode. The Forest Department will not provide accommodation, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. When candidates score equivalent marks, the senior person in terms of date of birth will be given priority.

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] .