DCCM Salem Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

The District Climate Change Mission (DCCM), Salem has invited applications to fill 1 Technical Assistant post on a contract basis. The consolidated pay is ₹22,000 per month and the engagement period is 19 months, as per Government sanction. The last date to submit applications is 08 November 2026. Candidates must be residents of Salem District, and the post is for official work at the Salem District Collectorate and District Forest Office.

The Technical Assistant will help the Mission coordinate climate change and environmental activities with Government departments and stakeholders. The engagement is on contract, so the selected candidate will work for the period stated in the sanction. Official travel connected with Department of Environment and Climate Change activities is allowed as per applicable Government norms.

Important Dates

• Last date for submission: 08 November 2026
• Notification date: 26-10-2026

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

• Educational qualification: An Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, Public Policy or similar / allied fields.
• Basic typing skills in both Tamil and English are required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience will be given priority. Candidates with experience, preferably in a Government Department or Government Office, are preferred.
• Experience in data entry, data management, official file maintenance and record keeping is expected.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is expected, along with the ability to prepare official reports, letters and presentations.
• The candidate must be a resident of Salem District.
• The candidate should not have exceeded 40 years of age while applying for the post.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate DCCM activities with Government departments and stakeholders.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring climate change and environmental activities.
• Collect, compile and maintain climate and environmental data.
• Prepare reports, official correspondence, statements, presentations and documentation.
• Maintain official files, records and Mission-related documents.
• Assist in conducting DCCM meetings, workshops, training and awareness programmes.
• Undertake field visits related to District Climate Change Mission activities.

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of applications
• Written test
• In-person interview

As per DCCM guidelines, a waiting list of 2–3 candidates may be maintained.

How to Apply

• Fill in the application form and send your updated Resume/CV, along with details of your educational qualifications and work experience, to the email cmgfp.slm@gmail.com.
• The application form can be downloaded from the official Salem District website.
• Applications may also be submitted to Room No. 118, P Section, District Collector Office, Salem.
• Last date for submission: 08 November 2026.