TNJFU Farm Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), Nagapattinam, has invited applications for 2 sanctioned Farm Manager posts at Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, in the Women / Destitute Widow turn of the communal rotation. Applications go by post to the Registrar with a Rs.1000 demand draft. They must reach by 5.00 P.M. on 9 December 2026, so this is a deadline for receipt and not for dispatch.

TNJFU Farm Manager at a Glance

About the University

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University is based at Nagapattinam, with its Vettar River View Campus at Nagapattinam – 611002. The Farm Manager post is at Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri. The notice is signed by the Registrar and dated 10 November 2026.

Where and How to Send

Send the duly filled application, strictly typed in the prescribed proforma, to the address below. The notice does not say where the proforma can be obtained, and it does not name a postal mode.

Address: The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam – 611002, Tamil Nadu, India

• Write "Application for the post of Farm Manager" on the envelope.
• The application, application fee and all necessary enclosures must reach the Registrar on or before 09.12.2026, 5.00 P.M.
• The University will not be responsible for any postal delay. Applications received after the last date will not be considered, and no correspondence will be made about them.
• Candidates are advised to send applications well in advance to avoid delay in postal transit.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Communal reservation

The notice lists two communal reservation entries for the 2 posts: MBC & DNC – NP (W/DW) and BC (other than BCM) – NP (W/DW). The notice does not print a separate count for each entry. Appointments follow the communal rotation ordered by the Government of Tamil Nadu, and the University will adopt the 200 point communal roster prescribed by the State Government. If suitable and sufficient women candidates are not available in the turn allotted, men candidates can be considered.

Qualification

• B.F.Sc. degree (Bachelor of Fisheries Sciences) with Overall Grade Point Average of 3.00/4.00 or 7.00/10.00 or its equivalent is essential.
• The cut-off date for all qualifications is 31.10.2026.

Age limit (as on 31.10.2026)

Term 2 of the instructions says the maximum age limit is as per norms of the Tamil Nadu State Government. Relaxation of rules is applicable as per Tamil Nadu Govt. rules. The cut-off date for determining the age limit and all qualifications is 31.10.2026.

Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail of the post.

Application Fee

The fee is Rs.1000/-, paid by a crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of THE FINANCE OFFICER, TAMIL NADU Dr. J. JAYALALITHAA FISHERIES UNIVERSITY, payable at Nagapattinam.

• An application without the Demand Draft will be totally rejected.
• The date of the Demand Draft should not be prior to the date of issue of the advertisement, and it should be valid for three months.
• The candidate must write his/her name on the back of the Demand Draft.

Enclosures

• Duly filled-in application form in the prescribed proforma, strictly typed.
• A copy of the qualification certificate and other supporting certificates, self-attested.
• Crossed Demand Draft for Rs.1000/-.
• Relevant proof from the concerned Government officials, for Destitute Widow, Ex-Serviceman and Differently abled candidates.

Candidates called for the interview who are already working in State or Central Government or any other organization must produce a No Objection Certificate or the original application duly forwarded by the competent authority. Without it they will not be allowed to attend the interview.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be informed by post about the date, time and place of the written examination, certificate verification and personal interview. The notice does not give the pattern or syllabus of the written examination.

• Degree / Diploma certificates and any other proof must be brought in original at the time of interview.
• No TA will be paid for appearing for the interview.
• No correspondence will be entertained about selection, interview or appointment.
• The decision of the University is final in the selection process.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• No request to modify the application will be entertained after submission, under any circumstances.
• Candidates must satisfy themselves that they meet the criteria before applying. If any information is found false at any stage, the application or appointment will be cancelled.
• Employed candidates should send applications through proper channel/Employer. Advance copies reaching the Registrar within the time limit will also be entertained.
• The Registrar is not responsible for any delay in receiving an application through the employer.
• Any attempt, direct or indirect, to influence the Selection Committee or other University authorities will disqualify the candidate.
• The University may cancel the advertised post(s) at any time for administrative reasons. It may fill more or fewer posts, or not fill the posts.
• The recruitment process is subject to the jurisdiction of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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