The Tamil Nadu Board of Rural Development (TNBRD) has announced direct recruitment for three key positions under Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) located in Thiruvannamalai and Krishnagiri districts. This recruitment is being carried out under Notification No. 01/2025-TNBRD, and invites offline applications from eligible Indian citizens.
Vacancies are open for the posts of Senior Scientist and Head, Stenographer Grade-III, and Supporting Staff Grade-I. These roles are aimed at strengthening agriculture extension, research, and rural development initiatives. The last date to submit the application is 27th October 2025.
Overview – TNBRD KVK Recruitment 2025
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Tamil Nadu Board of Rural Development (TNBRD)
Post Names
Senior Scientist and Head, Stenographer Grade-III, Supporting Staff
Total Vacancies
03
Mode of Application
Offline (via post/courier)
Job Location
Thiruvannamalai & Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Last Date to Apply
27th October 2025
Official Website
kvktnkvk.org
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Vacancies
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Senior Scientist and Head
01
Pay Level 13A
Stenographer (Grade-III)
01
Pay Level 4
Supporting Staff (Grade-I)
01
Pay Level 1
Age Limit (As on 27.10.2025)
Post Name
Maximum Age Limit
Senior Scientist and Head
Not exceeding 47 years
Stenographer Grade-III
Not exceeding 27 years
Supporting Staff Grade-I
Not exceeding 25 years
Relaxation as per Govt. Rules:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 10 years
Govt Employees: 5 years
ICAR Employees: No age limit
Educational Qualification & Experience
Post Name
Eligibility
Senior Scientist and Head
PhD in Agriculture or related sciences + 8 years experience (or equivalent); OR PhD in Engg. with 6 yrs / Master’s with 10 yrs experience
Stenographer Grade-III
12th Pass; Dictation (80 wpm for 10 mins); Transcription (50 mins in English / 65 mins in Tamil); shorthand desirable
Supporting Staff Grade-I
Matriculation / ITI pass; Should know field/agriculture-related operations
Selection Process
Written Test / Skill Test
Interview
Document Verification
Application Fee
Post Name
Fee
Senior Scientist and Head
₹1,000/-
Stenographer Grade-III
₹300/-
Supporting Staff Grade-I
₹300/-
SC/ST/PwD Categories
Exempted
Payment Mode: Demand Draft in favour of “TAMIL NADU BOARD OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT”, payable at Vembakkam.
How to Apply – Offline Mode Only
Download the application form from the TNBRD notification link.
Fill the form (typed or handwritten) and attach:
Self-attested copies of all certificates
Recent passport-size photo
Demand Draft
₹30/- stamped self-addressed envelope
Envelope Super-scribing: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] – [Your Name]”
Send To: The President, Tamil Nadu Board of Rural Development, Kilnelli Village, Chithathur Post, Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District – 604 410, Tamil Nadu
Ensure delivery before 27th October 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).
