Tamil Nadu District Climate Change Mission (DCCM) Recruitment 2026

The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu, operating through the District Climate Change Mission (DCCM) across various districts, has issued recruitment notifications for the post of Technical Assistant on a contract basis (typically for 19 months).

Eligible graduates in Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife Sciences, or Public Policy are invited to apply via email or offline/post to the respective District Forest Office / District Collectorate.

Recruitment Overview

Educational Qualification, Experience & Age Limit

• Educational Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc / B.A / B.E / B.Tech) in Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife Sciences, Public Policy, or related/parallel fields.
  • Must possess basic typewriting skills in both Tamil and English.
• Work Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year of relevant work experience in environmental projects, data entry, report writing, or administrative coordination.
• Age Limit: Upper age limit is 40 Years as on the date of application.
• Residency Condition: Applicants must generally be native residents of the respective applying district.

Selection Process

1. Eligibility Review & Scrutiny: Initial screening of submitted applications, CVs, academic qualifications, and district nativity certificates.
2. Tamil & English Typing Test: Assessment of basic typing capabilities in both Tamil and English.
3. Personal Interview: Candidates demonstrating domain knowledge, report writing skills, and communication capabilities will be evaluated.
4. Waiting List Preparation: Maintenance of a panel/waiting list of 2–3 candidates for future engagement as required.

District-Wise Last Dates to Apply

Important Note: Applications must reach the respective District Forest Officer (DFO) / District Climate Officer before the specified deadline for each district.

How to Apply

1.Download Official Notification & Application:District NIC Portals.

Visit the official district portal of your respective district (e.g., perambalur.nic.in, virudhunagar.nic.in) under the “Notices -> Recruitment” section to download the prescribed application format.

2.Fill Details & Prepare Resume:CV & Form.

Fill out the application form carefully. Prepare an updated CV/Resume highlighting your degree specializations, typing knowledge, and 1-year relevant work experience.

3.Assemble Supporting Documents:Self-Attestation Required.

Attach self-attested photocopies of the following credentials:

• Updated CV / Resume

• Educational Degree Marksheets & Provisional / Degree Certificate (B.Sc / B.E / B.A)

• Proof of Birth Date / 10th Marksheet

• District Nativity / Residence Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Nativity Certificate)

• Tamil and English Typewriting Certificates (if applicable)

• Work Experience Certificate(s)

4.Submit Application Packet:Before District Deadline.

Send the completed application packet along with document attachments via Email ID specified for the district OR submit via Registered Post / Speed Post / Hand Delivery to the District Forest Office / District Collectorate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any application fee for the Technical Assistant post?

No, applying for District Climate Change Mission recruitment is 100% free of cost across all districts.

Q2. Can candidates from other districts apply for a specific DCCM post?

In most cases, preference or strict eligibility is given to native residents of that specific district. Candidates should verify the residency condition mentioned in their district’s official PDF notice.

Official Notification & Application Form: