KVK Tirunelveli Recruitment 2026 - Senior Scientist, SMS & Programme Assistant, 4 Posts
KVK तिरुनेलवेली भर्ती 2026 - सीनियर साइंटिस्ट, SMS व प्रोग्राम असिस्टेंट, 4 पद
Organization
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tirunelveli (Host Organization - Rathinavel Subramaniam Educational Trust)
Vacancies
4
Level
OFFICER
Salary
Pay Level 6 to 13A (7th CPC) — Rs.9,300-34,800 (GP Rs.4,200) to Rs.37,400-67,000 (GP Rs.9,000)
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About the Job / नौकरी के बारे में
Official Notification / आधिकारिक विज्ञापन

Key Details / मुख्य जानकारी
| Organization (संस्था) | Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tirunelveli (Host Organization - Rathinavel Subramaniam Educational Trust) |
| Post Name (पद का नाम) | Senior Scientist/Head KVK, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), Programme Assistant (Lab Technician) |
| Advt. No. (विज्ञापन सं.) | EN 11/39 |
| Total Vacancies (कुल पद) | 4 |
| Level (स्तर) | OFFICER |
| Salary (वेतन) | Pay Level 6 to 13A (7th CPC) — Rs.9,300-34,800 (GP Rs.4,200) to Rs.37,400-67,000 (GP Rs.9,000) |
| Location (स्थान) | All India / अखिल भारतीय |
| Qualification (योग्यता) | Senior Scientist/Head KVK: Doctoral degree in relevant subject including relevant basic sciences with 8 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or equivalent in pay band-3 (Rs.15600-39100, GP Rs.5400/6000/7000/8000) with research/teaching/extension contributions. SMS (Horticulture): Master's degree in Horticulture or equivalent. SMS (Animal Science): Master's degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent. Programme Assistant (Lab Technician): Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or equivalent from a recognized university. |
Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 30 days from the date of advertisement |
Post-wise Vacancy Details / पद-वार रिक्ति विवरण
| Post Name | Pay Level | Remuneration | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist / Head KVK | Level 13A | PB-4, Rs.37,400-67,000 (GP Rs.9,000) | 1 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) | Level 10 | PB-3, Rs.15,600-39,100 (GP Rs.5,400) | 1 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) | Level 10 | PB-3, Rs.15,600-39,100 (GP Rs.5,400) | 1 |
| Programme Assistant (Lab Technician) | Level 6 | PB-2, Rs.9,300-34,800 (GP Rs.4,200) | 1 |
| Total / कुल | 4 | ||
Additional Details / अतिरिक्त विवरण
Post-wise Details: Vacancy, Pay Scale and Educational Qualification / पदवार विवरण: रिक्ति, वेतनमान और शैक्षिक योग्यता
| S.No. | Vacant Post / Pay Scale | No. of Position | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Scientists / Head KVK — Pay Scale PB-4, Rs.37,400-67,000 (GP Rs.9,000), Level 13A as per 7th CPC | 01 | Doctoral degree in relevant subject including relevant basic sciences with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist / Lecturer / Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of Rs.15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay of Rs.5,400 / Rs.6,000 / Rs.7,000 / Rs.8,000 having made contribution to research / teaching / extension education as evidenced by published work / innovations and impact. |
| 2 | Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) — Pay Scale PB-3, Rs.15,600-39,100 (GP Rs.5,400), Level 10 as per 7th CPC | 01 | Master's Degree in the Horticulture or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
| 3 | Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) — Pay Scale PB-3, Rs.15,600-39,100 (GP Rs.5,400), Level 10 as per 7th CPC | 01 | Master's Degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
| 4 | Programme Assistant (Lab Technician) — Pay Scale PB-2, Rs.9,300-34,800 (GP Rs.4,200), Level 6 as per 7th CPC | 01 | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
All positions are under the Plan Scheme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tirunelveli (NGO) and are co-terminus with the scheme.
Eligibility / योग्यता
| Post Name / पद | Qualification / योग्यता |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientist / Head KVK | Doctoral degree in relevant subject including relevant basic sciences with 8 years experience in the relevant subject as Scientist / Lecturer / Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the pay band-3 of Rs.15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay of Rs.5,400/Rs.6,000/Rs.7,000/Rs.8,000, having made contribution to research / teaching / extension education as evidenced by published work / innovations and impact. |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) | Master's Degree in Horticulture or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) | Master's Degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
| Programme Assistant (Lab Technician) | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें
Test Your Skills / अपनी तैयारी परखें
Take a free mock test to check your preparation level before the exam.
Preparation Guide / तैयारी गाइड
Step 1: Know the Syllabus / पाठ्यक्रम जानें
Study the complete syllabus from the official notification. Focus on high-weightage topics first.
Step 2: Previous Year Papers / पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
Solve at least 10 previous year papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Step 3: Mock Tests / मॉक टेस्ट
Take 2-3 full-length mock tests every week. Analyze mistakes after each test.
Step 4: Revision / रिवीज़न
Revise formulas, current affairs, and weak topics daily in the last month before the exam.
Training Provider / कोचिंग संस्थान
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FAQs / सामान्य प्रश्न
Q: How many vacancies are there at KVK Tirunelveli?
There are four vacancies in total: one Senior Scientist/Head KVK, one SMS (Horticulture), one SMS (Animal Science), and one Programme Assistant (Lab Technician).
कुल चार रिक्तियां हैं: एक सीनियर साइंटिस्ट/हेड KVK, एक SMS (हॉर्टिकल्चर), एक SMS (एनिमल साइंस), और एक प्रोग्राम असिस्टेंट (लैब टेक्नीशियन)।
Q: What qualification is needed for Senior Scientist/Head KVK?
A doctoral degree in a relevant subject including relevant basic sciences, with eight years of experience as a Scientist, Lecturer or Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position.
संबंधित विषय में डॉक्टरेट डिग्री (संबंधित बेसिक साइंसेज सहित) तथा साइंटिस्ट, लेक्चरर या एक्सटेंशन स्पेशलिस्ट के रूप में 8 वर्ष का अनुभव।
Q: What is the qualification for the SMS posts?
SMS (Horticulture) needs a Master's degree in Horticulture, and SMS (Animal Science) needs a Master's degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent from a recognized university.
SMS (हॉर्टिकल्चर) के लिए हॉर्टिकल्चर में मास्टर डिग्री और SMS (एनिमल साइंस) के लिए वेटरनरी साइंस में मास्टर डिग्री या समकक्ष आवश्यक है।
Q: What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be received within 30 days from the date of the advertisement.
आवेदन विज्ञापन की तारीख से 30 दिनों के भीतर प्राप्त हो जाने चाहिए।
Q: Where can I find full details and apply?
Complete details are available on the official website www.rvskvk.org.
पूरी जानकारी आधिकारिक वेबसाइट www.rvskvk.org पर उपलब्ध है।
Important Links / महत्वपूर्ण लिंक
Source: Official Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tirunelveli (Host Organization - Rathinavel Subramaniam Educational Trust) website. All links are verified government sources.
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