Project Assistant position under the project Sustainable Nutritional Management of Community Dogs Through Budget-Friendly Balanced Pet Food Derived From Slaughterhouse Waste

Position Summary

The Department of Livestock Products Technology (Meat Science), Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai, has announced a Walk-in Interview for one temporary position of Project Assistant under the Chief Minister’s Research Grant (CMRG) funded project “Sustainable Nutritional Management of Community Dogs Through Budget-Friendly Balanced Pet Food Derived From Slaughterhouse Waste.”

Vacancy: 1 post, purely time-bound/non-regular/temporary/contractual, co-terminus with the project.

Duration: Initial engagement of 12 months, extendable for one more year based on organizational need and performance, with a maximum duration not exceeding two years.

Essential Qualifications: 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 related disciplines from a recognized university or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Veterinary Sciences, Food Technology, Poultry Technology, Biotechnology, Food Science and Nutrition (M.Sc. following a 3-year B.Sc. programme), or related discipline; knowledge of waste disposal, slaughterhouse by-product utilization, product development, and nutritional/sensory quality evaluation.

Remuneration: Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated), with no HRA.

Age Limit: Minimum 21 years, maximum 45 years (young professional category), with relaxation as per rules.

Interview Date: 22.06.2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the Department of Livestock Products Technology (Meat Science), Madras Veterinary College, Chennai (revised from the originally notified 12.06.2026 via corrigendum). Candidates must arrive at least 30 minutes early; no entry after 10:30 A.M.

Application Process: Candidates must bring a typed application (prescribed format) with original certificates, self-attested copies of qualifications/experience, and a passport-size photo on the interview date.

Key Terms and Conditions: Purely temporary with no claim to regular TANUVAS appointment. Candidates must serve at least one year; employed candidates must submit NOC. All candidates will be screened/shortlisted, with a written test possibly conducted before the interview. The Dean’s decision is final. No TA/DA paid. Canvassing leads to disqualification.