DCCM Salem Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

The District Climate Change Mission (DCCM), Salem is filling 1 Technical Assistant post on contract for 19 months (as per Government sanction), with a consolidated pay of ₹22,000/- per month. The post is open only to residents of Salem District who have not exceeded 40 years of age and hold an Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, Public Policy or a similar or allied field. Candidates can apply by email or submit the application at the District Collector Office, Salem. The last date is 8 November 2026.

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

The District Climate Change Mission, Salem is a district-level mission in Salem. The District Collector, Salem issued this recruitment notification. The Technical Assistant will report to the Mission Director / District Climate Officer and work at the Salem District Collectorate and the District Forest Office, Salem, following the DCCM guidelines.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess an Undergraduate Degree in:

• Life Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Ecology
• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Public Policy
• Similar / allied fields

Candidates should also have basic typing skills in both Tamil and English.

Experience and Skills

The notice gives priority to candidates with at least 1 year of relevant work experience. It does not list experience as a requirement to apply. The notice prints these points:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience will be given priority.
• Candidates having 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in a Government Department / Government Office, are preferred.
• Experience in Data Entry and Data Management.
• Experience in official file maintenance, record keeping and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare official reports, letters, statements and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience in data compilation, tabulation and office documentation.
• Good communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate with Government Departments and stakeholders.

The notice also says that the DCCM guidelines specifically give priority to candidates with at least one year of work experience.

Residence and Age

• The candidate must be a resident of Salem District.
• The candidate should not have exceeded 40 years of age while applying for the post.

For the full eligibility conditions of the Technical Assistant post, see the official notification.

The Technical Assistant will be engaged on contract and paid a consolidated remuneration of ₹22,000/- per month. The engagement lasts 19 months, as per Government sanction. The post includes official travel connected with the activities of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, as per applicable Government norms.

The notice lists these key responsibilities, which it says follow the Technical Assistant role in the DCCM guidelines:

1. Coordinate DCCM activities with Government Departments and stakeholders.
2. Assist in implementation and monitoring of climate change and environmental activities.
3. Organise and support capacity-building programmes.
4. Collect, compile and maintain climate and environmental data.
5. Prepare reports, official correspondence, statements, presentations and documentation.
6. Maintain official files, records and Mission-related documents.
7. Assist in conducting DCCM meetings, workshops, training and awareness programmes.
8. Document successful climate initiatives and district-level best practices.
9. Undertake field visits related to District Climate Change Mission activities.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by the Mission Director / District Climate Officer.

Applications must be sent by 8 November 2026. The notice gives two ways to apply:

1. Download the application form from the official Salem District website, salem.nic.in.
2. Fill in the application form.
3. Send the form with your updated Resume/CV and details of your educational qualifications and work experience to the email address [email protected] ↗.
4. Or submit the application at the office: Room No: 118, P Section, District Collector Office, Salem.

Documents named in the notice

• Filled application form
• Updated Resume/CV
• Details of educational qualifications
• Details of work experience

The DCCM Salem Technical Assistant selection process has three stages:

1. Scrutiny of Applications
2. Written Test
3. In-person Interview

A waiting list of 2–3 candidates may be kept, as per the DCCM guidelines.